We live in data-rich times. At QS, we capture over one billion data points – universities, governments, third-party providers provide more besides. Without proper guidance and expertise, it can be a challenge to know what metrics matter, and how to cut through the noise. At the BUILA Conference 2024 on the 9th July and during
In the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025, we’ve assessed 685 institutions across Europe using 12 performance indicators. Let’s take a closer look at how Spanish universities have performed in these rankings. This year, Spanish universities have improved their reputation among employers, and their graduate outcomes. 44 Spanish institutions are featured in the rankings,
Written by Laura Lightfinch for QS Insights Magazine. Higher education plays a huge role in the understanding and advancement of AI through vital research and in shaping discussions through higher education conferences and in the media. Though, when it comes to incorporating AI into the university experience, regulation and legislature can make it difficult for higher
By Jeroen Prinsen, QS Executive Director, Asia Pacific In some ways, Australian universities have mitigated student recruitment risks already. Compared to the other ‘big four’ international student destination markets, Australia is less reliant on China and India for enrolments. Using Government of Australia data, we can see that this diversification has been driven by increases
The findings from the QS International Student Survey 2024 show that those interested in studying in the US and Canada are looking for high-quality teaching, a welcoming environment for international students and affordable programs with scholarship opportunities. What else do students looking to study in the US and Canada want? In our brand-new report,
Written by Leigh Kamolins, QS Director of Analytics and Evaluation. Originally published by the Higher Education Policy Institute. What matters to students continues to evolve as the world around them changes. Through QS data and analytics – including the International Student Survey which collates the perspectives and motivations of over 115,000 international students annually –
The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024 are now live! This year, 194 institutions from 45 countries were assessed across nine indicators. These include a Global category highlighting top programmes worldwide, and separate regional ranking tables that allow students to easily compare programmes in their preferred study locations. Additionally, we feature a ranking of Joint programmes,
With Barcelona playing host to the QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe recently, we have taken a deep dive into Spain’s higher education sector. The background The latest data from Spain’s Ministerio de Universidades shows a significant post-pandemic recovery, with international student enrolments growing nearly 30% between the 2019/20 academic year, and 2021/22 – the most