QS Performance Datasets

The definitive global benchmark for higher education performance, combining QS rankings methodology, academic and employer reputation, and over 30 years of longitudinal insight in a single platform.

Only QS brings together global rankings, reputation and outcomes-linked insight at this scale.

Understanding reputation is crucial

Rankings influence reputation, funding, and student choice, but position alone is not enough. QS Performance Datasets reveal the drivers behind every result. Benchmark against peers, track trends, and connect performance to strategy with clarity and speed.

The HolonIQ by QS platform

It brings together QS Performance Datasets into one place, helping institutions move from raw data to clear, evidence-based decisions.
2
k
institutions ranked, over 8,000 analysed
300
m
data points across rankings, reputation and sustainability
25
+
years of global expertise in pushing higher education forward
Deep insight
Drill into every dimension from across the data underpinning the QS World University Rankings.
Track movement
See whether change stems from internal action or competitor activity.
Integrate
Use data from Skills, Innovation and Student Recruitment Datasets for end-to-end intelligence.
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Benchmark
Compare your performance against custom groups to analyse the metrics that matter to you.