Future-proofing Australia: How Australia’s universities are faring in building the skills of tomorrow

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Fostering innovation within a nation’s higher education system and securing the sector’s long-term sustainability is crucial for economic growth. By 2030, an estimated 375 million workers will need to switch occupational categories, requiring tailored reskilling initiatives and modular, lifelong learning opportunities (McKinsey).   Governments and educational institutions must acknowledge the significant workforce disruption that’s on the

What’s trending in global business education 2025? 

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The AACSB Deans Conference brought together global leaders in business education to explore the pivotal role business schools play in preparing future leaders for an increasingly unpredictable world. As the Graduate Management Education Proposition Director at QS and a former business school Dean, I was honored and excited to attend this influential event in Las

Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings: Moderate gains, greater potential 

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With another invigorating QS India Summit in the rear-view mirror, it’s a good time to reflect on Indian university performance. Where are we seeing Indian institutions improve? What opportunities are available to Indian institutions? Setting the scene  46 Indian universities are ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2025, with an average rank of 782.

India UK Education conference highlights opportunity for close education ties 

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Alex Berka on stage at Nisau's India UK conference

The India UK Education Conference, held on February 13 in central London, brought together stakeholders from across the two countries with one aim – to continue to build connections between the UK and India.  “There is huge potential in education [for the UK in India],” said UK Minister of Services, Small Business and Exports, Gareth

Will hosting foreign universities in India improve the country’s higher education?

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The question on many people’s lips – will the introduction of foreign universities to India help improve the country’s higher education system? At the QS India Summit 2025, Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director, AMESA chaired a lively debate on this very topic. Watch the debate on YouTube or listen to the audio. Thank you

Aspiring US institutions being outshone in QS rankings

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A student working in a library

The data paints a concerning picture. When looking at universities ranked between 100-500 overall in the QS World University Rankings, US university performance is dropping while competitors are improving.  Pronounced drop in performance  In 2021, aspiring US institutions (those ranked between 100-500) started with the best average rank compared to aspiring peers in the UK,

QS International Trade Rankings 2025 | Now live! 

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The Hinrich Foundation and QS logo

The QS International Trade Rankings 2025 are now live!   Developed in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, the QS International Trade Rankings are designed to help students identify the programmes that best fit their academic and skills development goals, and guide employers to recruit graduates that meet their requirements.  We use six indicators

Three reasons a US institution should engage with QS rankings

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QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter discussing rankings at QS EduData Summit

US institutions are in need of a point of differentiation. Over the past 5 years, growth in international student numbers has slowed, and competition from the UK, Australia and Canada is increasing. In the US, universities face a challenging policy environment as they look to recruit international students. Creative thinking and new approaches are necessary