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Who leads the new QS Global MBA Rankings and QS Business Master's Rankings?
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US and Canada face similar student recruitment pressures, but need different responses
The US and Canada are both set for a 1% decline. How can universities reverse their fortunes?
US higher ed is changing. These three numbers show how
This week, we're looking at the state of US higher education.
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.
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.
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.
The fastest growing jobs are also the most AI augmentable
In the US, AI augmentation propensity correlates to higher wages and higher growth.
Chinese students are rethinking study abroad. Are institutions keeping up?
QS International Student Survey data highlights new insights into Chinese student perspectives.
QS World University Rankings by Subject: South Asia on the rise
The recently released QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 highlights the top universities for each subject from all over the world. New entrants from East Asia and performance improvements from South Asian universities are challenging the higher education status quo.
Generative AI is now mainstream in higher education – but governance is lagging
Two-thirds of academics and students now use Generative AI weekly. As adoption accelerates, universities face growing pressure to provide clearer guidance, stronger governance and AI literacy training.
How does the US still lead higher education? What challenges are on the horizon?
The US still leads global higher education, but QS data shows maintaining that position will require continued innovation.