International student recruitment is over for 2024. What are the trends and opportunities? 

When Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS, wrote for HEPI in May 2024, he presented student enrolment data from our university partners to identify a few trends in the 2024 recruitment cycle. As of 21 May:  At that time, Matteo’s summary was that the profile of growth within UK higher education

How universities can work with students to achieve sustainability goals 

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Engaging today’s values-driven students can be the key to achieving university sustainability goals  Universities have a significant stake in advancing social good by educating future leaders, fostering research that addresses societal challenges, and serving as hubs for community engagement and cultural development. Today’s generation of students place more emphasis on aligning their study and career

Key motivators for prospective students looking to study in the “big four” study destinations

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In today’s increasingly globalised education market, the factors motivating students to pursue their studies abroad are diverse. For universities to effectively shape their recruitment strategies, understanding what drives prospective international students to consider a country to study in is essential.  Using QS International Student Survey 2024 data, we have collated the top factors prospective students

Leveraging insights to boost international engagement and enrollment in the US 

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In a world flooded with data, the challenge lies in understanding which metrics truly matter and how to cut through the noise. At The PIE LIVE North America 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, we explored exactly what US universities can do to build a data-led international student recruitment strategy.    Domestic student numbers in the United States

QS at COP29: What makes a university sustainable? 

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COP29 brings leaders, experts, researchers and the eyes of the world to focus on one of the world’s most pressing goals: Action on climate change.  Crucial talks explored the gamut of sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but one prevalent theme was the role education plays in driving change. During Education Day on

“Partnering with QS has increased our opportunities” – Johns Hopkins University

QS student recruitment events offer an exceptional opportunity to connect and engage with motivated students from across the globe, enhancing your student pipeline.  In this interview, James McCarty, Associate Director of Admissions at Johns Hopkins School of Education, discusses how partnering with QS has significantly expanded their recruitment efforts. From leveraging QS’ products and services,