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
The QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025 are now live! The first series of regional rankings to be released this year, we’ve assessed 685 institutions in the Europe region, using 12 performance indicators, some of which differ to those used for the overall QS World University Rankings 2025. This approach enables direct comparisons within the
Offers are down across UK universities (by some accounts -30% YoY). In Australia, domestic enrolments have stalled since 2017. Across key markets, international enrollments will become increasingly important to institutions’ financial viability. Introducing QS 360: Student Recruitment, our new analytics and advisory solution for student recruitment. Combining 30 years of analytics with decades of advisory
Destination: UK is a report based on the QS International Student Survey 2024. We analysed the preferences and motivations of 68,353 students looking to study at university in the UK. Below is an extract of our key findings and recommendations for UK universities. Key findings from 68,353 students interested in studying in the UK High-quality
World Music Day was on 21 June – people united to celebrate music’s profound ability to bridge cultures and communities through its powerful influence. Despite this celebratory spirit, recent government funding cuts to the Creative Arts field in the UK poses challenges to both domestic and international students seeking a supportive environment for their career
Generative AI is already influencing student decision-making. Over a third of students said that Generative AI had an influence on their choice of course, university and career. That’s according to a new QS report: “Universities, students and the Generative AI imperative”. Here, we’ve pulled together the executive summary and key findings of the report. For
Institutions worldwide recognise that securing good careers post-graduation is a top priority for students. The QS International Student Survey 2024 underscores this – when choosing a university, 52% of prospective international students said that proven graduate outcomes was an important factor in their decision-making. To ensure students are ready for employment, university curricula must align
Is virtual reality a gimmick, a headache or a unique tool for accessibility and inspiration? For research communicators, VR is finally coming of age and it’s likely going to stay. Written by by Rohan Mehra for QS Insights Magazine. Science fiction likes to present scenarios where technology blurs the line between the real world and