New research carried out by QS with students worldwide explains the growing importance of international study. Although students in different regions have different motivations for studying abroad, they all agree on one aspect – developing global communication skills is key. It’s perhaps unsurprising that students from developing parts of the world are keen to learn
Does Higher Education Reinforce Inequality?
Higher education has always been promoted as the answer to social inequality. Getting an education was a means of pulling yourself out of poverty, landing a good job and making a comfortable living. Between the end of WW2 and the late 1990s, university tuition fees in the UK were paid for by the government, enabling
Pokémon Go: 5 Tips for Augmented Reality Marketing Success
Unless you’ve been holidaying on Mars recently, you’ll have noticed the Pokémon Go phenomenon currently enveloping the planet. Whether you couldn’t wait to take part yourself, or you don’t see the appeal of chasing virtual, imaginary creatures, it’s undeniable that the success of this game has huge implications on the marketing world. Everyone, from multi-national
Overview – QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016
Today marks the launch of the QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016, providing an overview of leading universities across the five BRICS countries. This year’s ranking is bigger than ever, with 250 institutions featured. Which country has the most institutions in the top 250? Which university is the highest ranked? And where’s the best place in
Meet David Reggio, the new face of QS Consulting
Dr. David Reggio has returned to the QS Intelligence Unit, as the new Global Head of Consulting. With a real focus on innovation and relevance to the market, he explains how this service can help your institution: D.R.: In a nutshell, QS Consulting offers concrete solutions and insight for HE institutions and related organisations. Each project
How Can Universities Use Big Data to Tackle Inequality?
Could Trump Harm International Student Recruitment in the US?
A huge 60% of students would be less likely to choose to travel to the US for higher education if Donald Trump became president, according to a survey carried out by FPP EDU Media and Intead, which was completed by more than 40,000 students in over 100 countries. In stark comparison, only around 4% of
Syrian Refugees and Higher Education: Schemes Aiming To Assist
The Syrian refugee crisis has left hundreds of thousands of people stranded across Europe. Of those, many are highly-educated and qualified, and many more would have been, had they had the opportunity to study. Understandably, a vast number do not have the requisite documents with them in order to prove any credentials they hold, making