Higher Education World – June 2016: Foreword

This edition of Higher Education World is by far the largest we have produced – an indication of the enhanced level of QS publications and events over the last month. The four regional rankings – for universities in the Arab region, Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America – always excite interest. They

Edu Data Summit – The Highlights

Big Data

The first event of its kind, QS’s Edu Data Summit was a masterclass in the use of big data in the higher education sector. Bringing in delegates and experts from across the globe, the three-day seminar offered an in-depth exploration of this increasingly important subject. With such a wealth of talented speakers at the event,

Which Are The Top Universities In Asia?

University in Asia

Today marks the launch of the QS University Rankings by Region. We’ve rounded up the top institutions from across four major areas, including Asia, the Arab states, Latin America and EECA. Watch the video below to discover the top 10 universities in Asia: And the highest ranked 10 are: For the full Asia rankings and a

Could Facebook and Google Offer Degrees in the UK?

Union Jack

A major higher education reform has been announced in the UK government’s latest whitepaper. In simple terms the new amendment means that private companies, such as Facebook and Google, could theoretically set up their own academic institutions and these privately owned centres would have the same degree-awarding powers as traditional universities. The whitepaper, called “Success