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Is it time to rethink university rankings?

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When MBA student Nitin Bishnoi decided he wanted to go to business school, there was no doubt where he would start his search: the rankings. They have become so embedded within higher education that the idea of not checking the rankings before choosing a degree seems outlandish. Because well, who wouldnt?

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QS World University Rankings: Imperial scores surprise second place

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Despite their featuring in the top ten, both UK and US universities are beginning to slip in terms of their overall dominance on the ranking, QS noted. We hope that a thoughtful approach will be taken to avoid unintended negative impacts on students, universities, and Australia’s global competitiveness,” she said.

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Visa delays emerge as hurdle for UK and US bound students

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A survey of over 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries has highlighted the impact of visa processing delays on students’ experience of studying in the UK and US. This issue was particularly acute in South Asia, where 28% of students cited visa delays as a primary obstacle.

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First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt

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The two institutions will also launch dual degree offerings and interdisciplinary courses to prepare students for industry employment, alongside collaborative research initiatives and faculty and student exchange programs. It is one of Egypt’s top public universities, ranked 592 in QS’s World University Rankings 2025.

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QS rankings: US and UK unis lead but Asian countries excel

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Of these, 20% (384 entries) have risen, 33% (627 entries) have remained stable, and 39% (731 entries) have dropped, while 141 new UK entries featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject this year. Singapore has experienced even more dramatic gains, with top 10 entries soaring from eight to 34 a remarkable 325% increase.

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Cambridge Education Group collaborates on new pathway program with Dutch uni

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The collaboration will allow the university to widen its range of programmes, and aims to help the Netherlands keep its reputation as a prime university destination for international students, Cambridge Education Group said.

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UNSW introduces int’l admissions waitlist as caps bill looms

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.” The spokesperson continued: “UNSW Sydney has seen unprecedented demand over the last couple of years due to the strength of our offerings and our exceptional and growing reputation, including rising to 19th in the 2024 and 2025 QS World University Rankings.