By QS Quacquarelli Symonds CEO, Jessica Turner. This speech was delivered at The PIE Live Europe, where QS was the Official Insights Partner. As a global enablement partner to higher education institutions in over 60 countries and with a team of 800 colleagues who are passionate about the impact of higher education, we see the
The future of admissions is a hot topic. Universities in the big destination markets – the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, and Canada – are all seeing upticks in applications, putting increased burden on admissions teams as they look to find high-quality, suitable international students. An increased number of applicants doesn’t always mean
“For a technical university, I’m happy that we can also do those green things engineers don’t normally think of.” The oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands, Delft University of Technology, has a simple mission: “Impact for a better society.” Being more sustainable is one big way universities can have a positive impact, and
Many UK universities are finding themselves in a tough spot. According to HESA, revenue from tuition fees is rising, but rapidly growing expenditure means nearly 60% of UK universities reported a loss in 2021/22 – and that’s with finances bolstered by international student volumes to the UK outperforming overall growth in international student numbers worldwide.
Despite a decline in MBA interest, business schools are quickly trying to adapt to the evolving demands of a new generation of students. Article written for QS Insights Magazine by Seb Murray. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, MBA programmes worldwide experienced a surge in applications as individuals sought shelter from economic uncertainty. However,
Social sustainability — encompassing social impact and community engagement — continues to gain prominence within organisations worldwide, including higher education. Universities are increasingly integrating social efforts into their operations. Students, faculty, staff and local communities experience numerous benefits when institutions implement robust social sustainability strategies. According to the QS International Student Survey 2023, 46% of
Establishing a global presence is becoming increasingly important for American universities as domestic enrolments fall. How can in-country representation help you realize your internationalization strategy? Global competition for international students is increasing, with American universities realizing they now need to proactively recruit them in the wake of dwindling domestic enrollments. Beyond using the correct communication
Over the past decade, the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2024 have offered a distinctive perspective on the advancement and evolution of higher education in the region. With a specific focus on the Arab Region, this ranking provides a context-driven examination of the intricacies of Middle Eastern higher education. It has served as a valuable