Data from the QS Global Academic Survey 2024 shows that, among academics, Engineering and Technology is the most highly regarded subject in the Middle East. Computer Science and Information Systems, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering are the top two most nominated sub-fields. But when we consider the broader impact of research, citations and international collaborations
The recent riots in the UK have cast a spotlight on deeper societal issues, prompting universities to swiftly ensure student safety and respond to the concerns of international communities. UK institutions attract a diverse population of students. However, travel warnings have been issued in countries such as Nigeria, Australia, the UAE and India – nations
The QS World University Rankings, the most comprehensive of its kind, shines a light on the best institutions from across the world, supporting our mission of enabling motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development. The very first edition was released in October 2004 and
For QS Insights Magazine, Julia Gilmore explores the rise of entrepreneurial spirit among students and how universities are fostering innovation and business acumen. Universities are melting pots for innovation, producing cutting edge research that changes the way we think about the world, and bringing the best and brightest minds together in the pursuit of knowledge.
The Australian government has officially announced new caps on international student numbers, which will come into effect in 2025 if legislation is passed. International students enrolling in the country’s higher education institutions will be capped at 270,000 and favour publicly funded universities, while those with already high ratios of international students will receive a smaller
International higher education can be a tremendous force for good – fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting global citizenship, supporting economic innovation and contributing to solving global challenges. However, it comes with a carbon footprint. CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) is a grassroots non-profit initiative formed by international education practitioners around the world who see
Recently, Office for Students interim Chair, Sir David Behan, said that the “golden age of higher education” in the UK is over as significant funding crisis faces the sector. Just days prior, UK higher education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was asked if she is willing to see a university go bust, with institutions already facing
At QS, we often discuss skills gaps. We did an in-depth dive on the skills gaps reported by employers of business school graduates. Skill development is incredibly important to universities and their students, with skills gaps presenting significant problems for employers, as well as universities and students. But what is a skills gap, at QS