When did Nunzio Quacquarelli found the company that became Quacquarelli Symonds?
Nunzio Quacquarelli founded the company in 1990. The firm began by providing information and advice to students looking to study abroad.
Questions about QS World University Rankings
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What percentage of the QS World University Rankings score comes from academic reputation?
Academic reputation accounts for 40% of the overall score. This indicator collates more than 150,000 responses from academics in more than 140 countries and locations.
Which university held the top spot in the QS Arab Region University Rankings?
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals held the top spot in several recent editions. The QS Arab Region University Rankings were first published in 2014 to highlight leading institutions in that region.
Who criticized the QS World University Rankings as complete rubbish in September 2011?
David Blanchflower labeled the rankings complete rubbish in a New Statesman article published on the 1st of September 2011. Critics argue that the reputation surveys have received severe criticism for low response rates between 2% and 8%.
How many events did QS host in 2019 across how many cities and countries?
In 2019, over 360 events were hosted attended by 265,000 candidates across 100 cities in 50 countries. The World MBA Tour stands as the world's largest series of international business school fairs.