QS Higher Education Briefing: Is COVID-19 still impacting student decision making?

Welcome to this month’s QS Higher Education Briefing: An opportunity for higher education institutions to discover the latest insights from QS.

In this briefing, you’ll find the results of a survey conducted by QS in which we asked prospective international students from across the globe about the impact COVID-19 was having on where and how they wanted to study.

The questions covered in the report include:

What students consider to be the biggest concern about COVID right now
In what way the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their study plans
Whether COVID-19 is still considered an important factor to prospective students when deciding which country to study in

More QS Insights

2025 Global Skills Week Report

Share this page:In March 2025, we convened a global network of leaders from industry, higher education, technology and policy development in Washington D.C. for Global Skills Week to explore the...

Reports and white papers

QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 Results Table (excel)

Share this page:The QS World University Rankings® have been in existence for over 20 years. Since then, we have become the global market leader for student insights and guidance. Access the...

Reports and white papers

QS World University Rankings 2025 Yearbook

The 2025 QS Yearbook brings together QS’ Rankings tables from throughout the 2025 cycle. From the World University Rankings in June 2024 to the Subject Rankings in March 2025 and...

Reports and white papers

New Zealand Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index

New Zealand is building a strong future talent foundation, shaped by high-quality education, a values-driven workforce, and growing capability in sustainability-aligned sectors. Economic Transformation may hold back New Zealand from...

Reports and white papers

Sign up for industry insights

Receive the latest insights, expertise and commentary on the topics which matter most in higher education, straight to your inbox.