UK Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index

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The UK is one of the big four higher education destinations, with international students, and academic and research partners all seeking out universities there. With a large density of high-performing universities, the UK could be well positioned to teach the next generation the skills they need to succeed in the ever-changing workforce.

In our Spotlight, we explore the UK’s performance in the QS World Future Skills Index.

What is the QS World Future Skills Index?

The QS World Future Skills Index evaluates how well countries are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the international job market. It aims to empower governments to align education and skills with future demand, fostering innovation, sustainable global competition and talent development. You can access the full report here.

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