Ahead of the QS India Summit 2025 in January, QS gathered some 45 higher education stakeholders from across the UK and India in the heart of Westminster this week to discuss equitable partnerships. The wide-ranging discussion, convened by Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS Executive Director for Africa Middle East and South Asia, drew on what prospective
In today’s increasingly globalised education market, the factors motivating students to pursue their studies abroad are diverse. For universities to effectively shape their recruitment strategies, understanding what drives prospective international students to consider a country to study in is essential. Using QS International Student Survey 2024 data, we have collated the top factors prospective students
In a world flooded with data, the challenge lies in understanding which metrics truly matter and how to cut through the noise. At The PIE LIVE North America 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, we explored exactly what US universities can do to build a data-led international student recruitment strategy. Domestic student numbers in the United States
COP29 brings leaders, experts, researchers and the eyes of the world to focus on one of the world’s most pressing goals: Action on climate change. Crucial talks explored the gamut of sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but one prevalent theme was the role education plays in driving change. During Education Day on
QS is excited to announce that we have acquired HolonIQ, one of the world’s leading providers of education intelligence and market insights. This strategic union reinforces our role as a primary enabler of data-driven decision-making across the global education ecosystem. QS and HolonIQ share a vision to enhance the accessibility and impact of high-quality, data-driven
The upcoming elections on November 5 are a pivotal moment – not only for the American population but also for international higher education. While candidates from both major parties (Republican and Democrats) make their political stance, the sector will have to prepare for the new perceptions and decisions of prospective international students. Currently, 52% of
Universities encouraged to be creative in their ambitions for branch campuses in India The Indian Government’s National Education Plan (NEP) 2020 set out ambitious plans to revolutionise education in India, widening access to quality programmes and a global experience in-country. Speaking with higher education experts on a QS webinar titled ‘Unlocking Global Opportunities: NEP 2020’s
This article by QS Executive Director for Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, Dr Ashwin Fernandes, was originally published in Outlook India. Read their version here. For years, India has witnessed an expansionary movement of students pursuing higher education abroad, with over 1.3 million students leaving the country to study overseas in 2022 alone