“For a technical university, I’m happy that we can also do those green things engineers don’t normally think of.” The oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology, has a simple mission: “Impact for a better society.” Being more sustainable is one big way universities can have a positive impact, and
Many UK universities are finding themselves in a tough spot. According to HESA, revenue from tuition fees is rising, but rapidly growing expenditure means nearly 60% of UK universities reported a loss in 2021/22 – and that’s with finances bolstered by international student volumes to the UK outperforming overall growth in international student numbers worldwide.
Despite a decline in MBA interest, business schools are quickly trying to adapt to the evolving demands of a new generation of students. Article written for QS Insights Magazine by Seb Murray. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, MBA programmes worldwide experienced a surge in applications as individuals sought shelter from economic uncertainty. However,
Social sustainability — encompassing social impact and community engagement — continues to gain prominence within organisations worldwide, including higher education. Universities are increasingly integrating social efforts into their operations. Students, faculty, staff and local communities experience numerous benefits when institutions implement robust social sustainability strategies. According to the QS International Student Survey 2023, 46% of
Establishing a global presence is becoming increasingly important for American universities as domestic enrolments fall. How can in-country representation help you realize your internationalization strategy? Global competition for international students is increasing, with American universities realizing they now need to proactively recruit them in the wake of dwindling domestic enrollments. Beyond using the correct communication
Over the past decade, the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2024 have offered a distinctive perspective on the advancement and evolution of higher education in the region. With a specific focus on the Arab Region, this ranking provides a context-driven examination of the intricacies of Middle Eastern higher education. It has served as a valuable
Collaboration and sustainable impact were the two key strands of the APAIE 2024 Conference. Jeroen Prinsen, QS Executive Director for APAC, headed to Perth on 4-8 March to join higher education leaders from the APAC region and delegations from across the globe. We spoke to him for his perspective on how innovative approaches to partnership
Universities must take action to prepare the incoming generation of students for today’s workplace. There are multiple driving forces changing the shape of work and the required skills for the future – rapid technological advancements, social demographic shifts, personal purpose and responsibility, changes in business and economy, and sustainability. That’s according to Samit Lotlikar, Institutional