QS Apply

Student counselling & application support

From discovery to decision to first day on campus, QS Apply connects your university with qualified, best-fit students – guided by expert counsellors and powered by QS insight.

How can we help?

Reach further, travel less
Access long-tail and growth markets through our local counsellors and partners, without the cost of sending teams overseas.
Only quality applications
We only submit candidates who align with your requirements – saving you admissions time, improving conversion and protecting yield.
Global insight + local expertise
Refine your strategy. Combine QS market intelligence with counsellor knowledge in over 20 countries to decide where you focus, how you position your offer and when to act.
Recruitment without the risk
Pay only when students enrol. Standard sector commissions with no upfront costs mean you can scale confidently and predictably.

Why students choose QS Apply

For over 30 years, we’ve helped institutions, governments, and employers drive meaningful change in higher education. Explore how we can help.
Dedicated guidance
Our counsellors take time to get to know each student in depth – so their choices are confident, and their support is personal.
Just one application
No more juggling forms. A single, simple application opens doors to a curated selection of leading universities worldwide.
Supportive counsellors
Simplifying paperwork, checking on deadlines, securing visas and preparing for study: At no cost, QS Apply counsellors reduce uncertainty with tailored, ongoing guidance.
A trusted name
Backed by QS insights and the QS World University Rankings, students and parents know they’re supported by a brand they can rely on.
"With a QS Apply counsellor by my side, I felt much more confident about finding the right path for me."
Bibil Jose
Engineering student, Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Where could QS Apply take your student recruitment?
A quick chat could be the start to new markets, better-qualified applicants and smarter enrolment strategies.
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FAQs about our application support

What is QS Apply and who is it for?

QS Apply is a global, end-to-end admissions service that connects international students with best-fit universities. We support all types of institutions - from globally ranked to niche and specialist schools - by showcasing programme strengths, affordability, and location to the right-fit students. Universities gain a partner to streamline recruitment and diversify their student pipeline.

Which destinations and levels do you cover?

We support foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate enrolments into institutions across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, UAE, Australia, and New Zealand.

How does QS Apply diversify my student recruitment?

We activate a mix of long-tail and high-volume markets through local advisors and vetted partners, bringing you applicants from regions that are often under-represented on campus.

How does QS Apply ensure quality applications?

All applications are checked by our central admissions team for eligibility and compliance. We clarify financial expectations early, verify documentation, and route every case through rigorous quality control. Only qualified, well-prepared candidates are submitted to universities.

How is QS Apply different from agents or other providers?

Unlike traditional education agents, QS Apply combines independent counselling, rigorous QA, and a global partner network. Integrated with QS Rankings, events, and digital platforms, it offers a predictable path from enquiry to enrolment. Universities benefit from a single partnership that reduces complexity and improves application quality.

Maximise your results with QS

QS Apply supports the full student journey and is even more powerful when combined with our wider student recruitment services.
Student recruitment events
Meet high-intent students face-to-face at QS-hosted events worldwide.
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Digital campaigns
Reach prospective students online through trusted QS platforms and channels.
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