What will define the Middle East’s next generation of universities?
Across the Middle East, the role of higher education is expanding.
Governments
The UK is set to become the top study destination for Indian students by 2030
The traditional ‘Big Four’ will remain key destinations for Indian students, but new QS forecasts point to a changing balance between destinations and growing competition from Europe.
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How is the Global South changing the direction of transnational education?
QS Midweek Brief - September 9, 2026. Is the Global South bringing a new model of TNE to the world? And how is geopolitics, economics and technology changing internationalisation?
The most automatable US jobs likely to see low growth through 2030
AI exposure does not necessarily mean fewer jobs. New QS analysis suggests the bigger divide is between work that AI can augment and work it can automate.
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Why are Latin American students so drawn to entrepreneurship despite the risks?
QS Midweek Brief - September 2, 2026. Is it nature or nurture for Latin American entrepreneurial spirit? And what does the gen AI watermark actually mean for academic integrity?
🚀 Innovation designed with intent: 3 Weeks to go for Back to School. Announcing the 2026 Southeast Asia Edtech 50
US DoE issues guidance for instructional technology, 3 NYC Back to School sessions on what it means in practice, and the 2026 Southeast Asia EdTech 50.
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Higher education across the Middle East is entering a defining period.
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What does it take to move displaced learners beyond access and into success?
QS Midweek Brief - August 26, 2026. How can universities support displaced students? And where is Mexico headed with its latest higher ed strategy?
Chinese students are prioritising outcomes when making study decisions
Graduate employment, post-study work opportunities and affordability are becoming more important to Chinese students considering study abroad.
What’s next for international student recruitment in the UK?
Explore the latest Global Student Flows forecasts and student insights shaping UK recruitment.