Congratulatory remarks from Ban Ki-moon for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2024 

Ban Ki-moon

This week, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific with an incredible line-up of keynote speakers and panels in Macau.   Among the many highlights was an inspirational video message from former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.  In his message to the 1,200+ delegates at the QS Higher Ed

Rankings released! QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025  

QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025

The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 are now live!   This ranking assesses 984 institutions covering 25 countries in Eastern, Southern, South-Eastern and Central Asia. The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 allows institutions and students to make direct comparisons on institutional performance within their region, with a more granular approach to metrics.  The top four

Decarbonising mobility in the international education sector

“International education is a tremendous force for good. But it has a carbon footprint.” Ainslie Moore, President of CANIE, the Climate Action Network for International Educators. The mutual economic, cultural and social benefits of international students are well known and championed in the higher education sector. But as universities improve their sustainability strategies and better

The rise of Chinese students in Malaysian higher education 

Chinese students in Malaysian higher education

With Malaysia’s increasing appeal among international students from China, Malaysian higher education institutions have a strategic opportunity to expand their programmes, develop partnerships and strengthen their competitive positioning in the global education market.   But what are the main priorities for Chinese students when choosing a study destination, and how can this information help us

Fostering mental and emotional wellness in the Americas region 

Mental and emotional health

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant discussions and studies on the mental health challenges faced by university students in Latin America and the Caribbean. with many experiencing anxiety and stress, among other symptoms.   During the ‘Championing Mental and Emotional Health Among the Youth‘ panel at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Americas 2024,

What can we learn from prospective international students this cycle?

Learn from prospective international students

This article is written by Alex Berka, Insights Manager at QS. It was originally published in HEPI – read their version here. Over 68,000 prospective international students gave their perspectives, motivations and expectations on UK study in the QS International Student Survey 2024. What can UK institutions learn from their future cohorts? The QS International Student Survey

What do we know about international students looking to study in Ireland?

International students looking to study in Ireland

In recent years, Ireland’s higher education sector has witnessed remarkable growth, particularly in its appeal to international students. Since 2016, HEA found that international enrolments in Ireland have risen by 42%, reflecting the country’s increasing desirability as a destination for global education.  Now, international students make up 13.7% of the student population – up from

Strategies universities can leverage to embed sustainability into university curricula  

sustainability in university curricula

In the QS International Student Survey 2024, prospective international students were asked which factors were most important when assessing a university’s environmental sustainability. 45% of students said how sustainability is integrated into a university’s course content. 62% of respondents also cited environmental sustainability as ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ important to them.  How can higher education institutions