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The front cover of the India Spotlight, detailing data from the QS World Future Skills Index
India Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index
India is a country with incredible prospects. With a burgeoning economy and higher education at the centre of policy decisions through the National Education Policy 2020, India could be at...
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The cover of the UK spotlight of the QS World Future Skills Index
UK Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index
The UK is one of the big four higher education destinations, with international students, and academic and research partners all seeking out universities there. With a large density of high-performing...
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The QS World Future Skills Index report front page
QS World Future Skills Index briefing paper
The world of work is changing. Governments and higher education systems must work together to build the capacity necessary to reskill and upskill workers. The QS World Future Skills Index...
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The cover of From West Africa to the World
From West Africa to the World
According to HESA data, over 53,000 students from Nigeria enrolled in UK institutions in the 2022/23 academic year – more than all European Union countries combined. West Africa is a...
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From Indonesia to the World
Understand what Indonesian students want from universities with From Indonesia to the World. In the report, get the perspectives and motivations of over 2,000 Indonesian students and explore: Where Indonesian students...
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QS Asia Rankings 2025 Results Table (excel)
The QS World University Rankings® have been in existence for over 20 years. Since then, we have become the global market leader for student insights and guidance. Access the QS Asia...
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How higher education can drive economic growth in France cover
How higher education can drive economic growth in France
The French higher education sector has a crucial role to play in driving economic growth France has a significant opportunity to enhance its economic landscape through focused efforts in four...
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From China to the World cover
From China to the World
Chinese students are the top source market for universities all over the world – they are critical to the sustainability of international higher education. But what do they want from...
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