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
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,
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
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
“If we get this right, we have the opportunity not only to address the skills challenge but to lay a strong foundation for an economy that can be more inclusive and responsive.” Yalin Zhao, PwC UK Today’s workforce requires skillsets that didn’t exist 20 years ago; artificial intelligence (AI), digital and green skills have all
A snapshot of the QS India Summit 2025 Over 500 delegates and guests from 30 countries joined us in Goa for the QS India Summit 2025. Across panels, masterclasses, breakfast meetings, roundtables and seminars, we hosted invigorating and purposeful discussions centred around equitable partnerships between Indian higher education and the global sector. QS CEO Jessica
The launch of our first ranking of 2025 is fast approaching – the QS International Trade Rankings 2025 will be released on 12 February. Following the Ranking’s first iteration in 2023, and subsequent revised methodology in 2024, the 2025 methodology remains the same. What is the QS International Trade Rankings? Developed in partnership with the
Good governance is important in society’s efforts to make a more sustainable world, but it’s certainly not spoken about at the same frequency as its compatriots – environmental and social impact. Effective, transparent governance is an integral part of an institution’s commitment to, and strategy around, sustainability. In the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability