QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Higher EducationEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
QS Quacquarelli Symonds is a London-based organization in the higher education sector that was founded in 1990. It delivers specialist higher education and careers information and solutions to help students access data and tools for informed decisions. Its client base spans more than 2,000 universities and over 12,000 employers across 50 countries. The company serves students at multiple academic stages, from first degree through master’s programs and MBAs, including executive education, as well as early career needs. In 2026, QS expanded its analytical scope with the launch of Sub-Saharan Africa rankings, reflecting its ongoing emphasis on global higher education insights.