North America remains a highly attractive region for international students. However, recent data from HESA, OpenDoors, Erudura and Office for Immigration suggests that the global competition for international students has slowed enrolments in the US – with nearly five percent fewer international students enrolling following the pandemic. Studies have also shown that university
According to a report from McKinsey, 87% of companies expect to experience or already have a skills gap, meaning there is a disparity between the skills they need and the capabilities they find in those they hire. Business schools are uniquely placed to help bridge the skills gap – using their close ties with industry
As we enter 2024, the student recruitment challenge continues to be at the forefront of ensuring a sustainable future for universities. Sitting at the core of this challenge is admissions, which plays a significant role in the journey of taking a student through to enrolment. At the heart of our approach to admissions management is
Individuals trying to get ahead in their careers need to continuously develop their skills and embark on lifelong learning. The QS Global Employer Survey 2023 revealed that one of the biggest soft skills gaps between employers’ perception of a skillset and their satisfaction with it is in ‘Problem solving’ – ranked 97.3% important but only
Ranked first in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024: Latin America, EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey has built a globally recognised reputation as the leading Latin American institution in business education. A member of an elite group of business schools with the coveted “triple crown” of global accreditation according to the American Association of
As a sector, are we meeting a critical moment in the evolution of our student recruitment conversion practice? QS Executive Director of Operations Isobel Rossiter discusses how universities can make the most out of their recruitment drives. Collectively we have willed there to be this moment for so long, where we would see high volumes
Today, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues in higher education and transcends all university missions – including teaching and research. According to the QS International Student Survey 2023, which collected over 68,135 responses, 41% of prospective students said that they actively researched the institutions’ environmental sustainability efforts during their search. Whether it be
Having access to technology is essential for today’s learners. However, educators must know what expectations students have to make informed decisions. While academics spend the majority of their time trying to meet the diverse needs of their students, institutions need to work on motivating faculty to use the technology that can make STEM teaching more