Student recruitment events

Connect and engage with motivated students from around the world to strengthen your student pipeline.

Why choose QS events?

Flexible schedule
Choose events that meet your recruitment goals. Tour cities in target regions and attend QS Discover fairs and QS Connect events on the same day.
Lead generation
Download event registration and attendee data to build your recruitment pipeline.
Expert support
Access the QS events community. We deliver briefings and insights before our fairs, have QS representatives at events, and offer networking opportunities.
Beyond the event
Reach applicants through a comprehensive promotional strategy, with regional QS marketing and exposure on TopUniversities.com.
62
%
of event attendees intend to apply to a university six months after meeting at a QS event
72
%
of students say that a QS event put them in contact with a school they’d never heard of before
69
%
of students say that QS events have helped them make a study decision

The QS events offer

QS Discover
Our QS Discover fairs attract vast numbers of high-intent students and are ideal for generating applications, building your pipeline and increasing brand visibility. Network with motivated master’s and MBA prospects from around the world and generate quality leads.
QS Connect
Match your institution with high-quality prospective students who have been specifically selected to meet your institution’s requirements. Develop meaningful connections with prime master’s and MBA candidates in small, pre-scheduled meetings.
QS Matched Connections
Extend your reach with QS Matched Connections, introducing you to pre-qualified master’s and MBA talent from events you can’t attend. They’ve shown interest, fit your criteria and they’re ready to share their profiles. Purchase leads in bundles of 100 from your preferred cities to follow up and convert.
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“In just one year, we yielded more than 10 students from a single tour in India, resulting in over $700,000 gross revenue.”
Emily Dayton
Director of Specialized Masters Admissions and Recruitment

Not sure which event is right for your institution?

QS Student Recruitment Event FAQs

What is the difference between QS Connect and QS Discover?

QS Discover events are recruitment fairs where candidates speak to representatives from institutions, ask questions and gather information about your courses and campuses. At QS Discover, there are opportunities to take part in panel discussions or presentations to promote your brand to students.

QS Connect events consist of 5x 25 minute sessions with prospective candidates pre-matched to your institution by AI.

How does QS attract so many prospective students to their events?

QS has a large, multinational marketing team that uses a mix of digital, physical and social media marketing, and has relationships with hundreds of media partners to ensure the best quality candidates attend our events.

How do I know where the event will be held in the cities?

Logistics such as location, transport options and hotel recommendations are available on QS Outreach.

What is included when I attend an event?

Join a QS event and you’ll benefit from:

  • Expert support from our experienced customer success team plus on-the-day event support
  • Media assets to promote your event presence on your social and marketing channels
  • Opportunities to take part in a panel or share your institution’s unique perspective and USPs
  • Access to the registration list before the start of the event
  • Access to the full registration list post-event
  • Access to an app to scan, rate and export your hot leads from the event
  • Social events, tours and group activities (varies by region)

I don't represent a business school, is QS right for me?

QS events attract a broad audience of candidates looking for courses in a range of subjects. Your QS Account Manager can tell you which locations will help you to meet your recruitment goals.

I represent a business school, which QS events are right for me?

Business and management represent the most popular choices among our prospective students. View our schedule for where we are holding specialist QS Discover and QS Connect events for MBA candidates specifically.