How rankings and ratings complement each other

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At QS, we rank and rate institutions, but what is the difference between the two and how will they help deliver your internationalisation goals?  Rankings show who has performed the best  A university ranking’s primary function is to show which university has performed the best. Using a well-established methodology, institutions are ranked in comparison to

Dates for your diary: Key QS moments in 2024

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2024 promises to be another big year for higher education, and we’re ready for it. With a busy schedule of exciting conferences, insightful webinars and student recruitment fairs, our events are popping up all over the world to host you and your prospective students. Alongside that, we’re planning the publication of more agenda-setting reports, white

QS acquires 1Mentor to help bridge the skills gap in higher education

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QS is delighted to announce that we have acquired 1Mentor, a pioneering career navigation platform, in a strategic move to equip today’s learners for tomorrow’s jobs.  This acquisition marks a significant step towards bridging the gap between industry needs and academic institutions, fostering the development of career-ready, self-motivated students. 1Mentor identifies high-growth jobs and the

Who attends student recruitment events?

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University study fairs are a crucial part of the student journey. They offer an opportunity for prospective students to shop around and get a sense of a university without having to travel to the campus, which for many students will be in a different country. 38% of students polled in the QS International Student Survey

Navigating the future of business education in the digital age  

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According to experts, the current era of advanced connectivity and automation will fundamentally transform business education – employers are increasingly looking for graduates who are able to leverage AI and other technologies to create innovative solutions to business problems.  Growing demands for graduates to have critical and ethical thinking skills present a challenge for business

Which international student concerns should universities address?

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Written by Laura Lightfinch, PR and Communication Manager, for QS Insights Magazine The QS International Student Survey (ISS) 2023 captured the perceptions, motivations and expectations of over 116,000 students from 194 countries and territories to gain a holistic view of the demographics and trends of the next student cohort. This year’s ISS reports illustrate clear

COP28: What does a more sustainable higher education look like in 2024?

“The United Nation’s goals for sustainable development spread much further than just green goals.” COP28 — the world’s annual climate summit — saw nations agree, for the first time, to transition away from fossil fuels to avert the worst effects of climate change. It’s being received as a major step forward in the fight against

Reimagining higher education for Generation Alpha

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While Generation Z has grown up with technology at their fingertips and a demand on universities to digitalise their offer, Generation Alpha – those born between 2010 and 2024 – are fully immersed into a world of automation, algorithms and AI.   As the higher education sector prepares to welcome Gen Alpha in the coming years,