QS Stars
Our globally recognised university rating system, QS Stars, uses a comprehensive framework to rate and showcase university performance across a range of criteria.
Understand and promote your institution’s strengths
The QS Stars university rating system uses a comprehensive and in-depth framework to rate and compare university performance across a broad range of key criteria.
Our rating system is an internationally-recognised mark of quality, and is designed to provide valuable insights into areas of strength and weakness, driving best-in-class standards in higher education.
Key features of QS University Ratings
Bespoke assessments
Gain in-depth insights into your institution’s performance
Your institution will receive a detailed report on your strengths and weaknesses.
Marketing tool
Showcase your institution’s strengths to key stakeholders
Promote your scores as a badge, displaying the quality of your institution to potential partners, staff members, parents and students.
Internationally recognised
Institutions in more than 70 countries have received QS Stars badges
Around 700 universities have taken part in a QS Stars audit so far – continuing to promote their strengths via this reputable rating system.
Designed by experts
Leverage 33 years of experience in higher education analytics
The QS Stars rating system is built on years of experience conducting analysis and evolving the QS World University Rankings portfolio.
Accelerate your recruitment and performance ambitions
Utilise the performance audit to refine your performance strategy and promote your profile globally using QS Stars badges.
Drive institutional development
A QS Stars assessment identifies strengths and weaknesses across a variety of areas, and encourages institutions to improve its data collection culture and long-term strategic direction.
Enhance brand reputation
With the results and methodology available to the public, QS Stars help students make an informed decision about where to study.
Attract students
The QS Stars assessment is based on qualitative and quantitative evidence and sheds light on the areas that make an institution stand out among peers.
What our partners think
Tafila Technical University (TTU)
“QS Stars rating enhances the institution’s brand reputation by providing quantifiable proof of its quality, which can influence perceptions, attract talent, and lead to better institutional growth.”
Europe International University (EIU Paris)
“Partnering with QS Stars not only enhances our credibility but also connects us with a global network of quality-driven institutions.”
National Taiwan Ocean University
“QS Stars helps students choose institutions with strengths and high ratings in areas that align with their aspirations”
SRH Distance Learning University
“The QS Stars rating is important because it provides an internationally recognised assessment of the quality and reputation of our institution.”
Want to explore further?
Talk to us today to find out more about the QS Stars audit and unlock the full potential of your institution’s performance.
