How can Arab universities boost global research impact and collaboration?

Data from the QS Global Academic Survey 2024 shows that, among academics, Engineering and Technology is the most highly regarded subject in the Middle East. Computer Science and Information Systems, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering are the top two most nominated sub-fields. But when we consider the broader impact of research, citations and international collaborations

How to enter the QS World University Rankings: Your questions answered 

The QS World University Rankings, the most comprehensive of its kind, shines a light on the best institutions from across the world, supporting our mission of enabling motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development. The very first edition was released in October 2004 and

How business schools foster innovation and business acumen among students

For QS Insights Magazine, Julia Gilmore explores the rise of entrepreneurial spirit among students and how universities are fostering innovation and business acumen. Universities are melting pots for innovation, producing cutting edge research that changes the way we think about the world, and bringing the best and brightest minds together in the pursuit of knowledge.

Building global partnerships for sustainability: An interview with CANIE

International higher education can be a tremendous force for good – fostering cross-cultural understanding, promoting global citizenship, supporting economic innovation and contributing to solving global challenges. However, it comes with a carbon footprint.   CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) is a grassroots non-profit initiative formed by international education practitioners around the world who see

‘The golden age is over for UK higher education’, says OfS chair. Is that the full story?

Recently, Office for Students interim Chair, Sir David Behan, said that the “golden age of higher education” in the UK is over as significant funding crisis faces the sector. Just days prior, UK higher education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was asked if she is willing to see a university go bust, with institutions already facing

What is a skills gap?

At QS, we often discuss skills gaps. We did an in-depth dive on the skills gaps reported by employers of business school graduates. Skill development is incredibly important to universities and their students, with skills gaps presenting significant problems for employers, as well as universities and students.  But what is a skills gap, at QS

The positive impact of university sustainability on academic prestige

It was originally published in HEPI – read their version here. Increasingly driven by environmental and social consciousness, students are aligning their values for a greener, fairer future with their educational decision-making. Data collated for the QS World University Rankings 2025 reveals that there is a positive connection between a university’s sustainability outputs and their