Take part in the QS World University Rankings for 2027
Global reputation is shaped by the achievements of graduates, the confidence of employers and the respect of academics around the world.
Improved positions in the rankings helps universities to:
- attract talented students from around the world
- build new partnerships with employers and researchers
- continue investing in outstanding teaching and research.
How you can help and why it matters
Quacquerelli Symonds (QS) is company that was founded in 1990 to provide information and advice to students wanting to study abroad. They began ranking universities in 2004, initially in partnership with Times Higher Education (THE) magazine and later independently. Today, the QS rankings assess universities worldwide and are highly influential in shaping perceptions of academic institutions.
Each year, QS gathers views from academics and employers across the world to help inform its rankings.
Depending on your role, there are three ways you can take part in the QS rankings.
If you work in recruitment or are involved in hiring decisions at your organisation: Take part in the QS Employer Reputation Survey, which asks employers about the universities that produce graduates with the skills and qualities they value most. You can register to take part by completing this form.
If you work in higher education or research: You may be eligible for the QS Academic Reputation Survey, which gathers views from academics around the world. The academic reputation score is based on feedback from scholars worldwide. If you work in academia, you can register to take part by completing this form.
If neither applies: You can still make a difference by introducing the Employer Reputation Survey to your organisation and encouraging an appropriate colleague involved in recruitment or talent acquisition to participate.
What happens next?
QS will email you the Reputation Survey in February or March 2027 from rankings@qs.com. QS will not contact you for any other reason, or for more than two editions of their annual survey, without supplementary or separate consent.