QS Stars
Online Community

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Key areas to explore

Explore the areas that matter most to your institution. Each area is designed to support your QS Stars journey with insights, practical resources, and peer-led discussions to help you achieve your goals.
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QS Stars University Ratings: Methodology

Familiarize yourself with the criteria, categories, and indicators and solidify your understanding scoring and pre-requisites.

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Guidance on QS Stars Audit

Explore this page to access the required platforms, materials and recommendations to support your QS Stars evaluation process.

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Strategic Development with QS Stars Subscriptions

We’ve introduced new QS Stars subscription models with exclusive benefits, tailored to meet your institution’s evolving needs. Take an advantage of these benefits for your next renewal.

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Marketing & Communication

Enhance your communication strategy to increase awareness, engage your audience, and position your institution as a globally recognized leader in higher education.

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Live Chat with the QS Stars Community

Join open discussions with other QS Stars rated institutions — share challenges, ask questions, and celebrate success stories together.

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Explore QS Stars for Business Schools

Uncover unique challenges and opportunities by exploring the new tailored version of the existing QS Stars methodology dedicated for Business Schools.

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Best practices & testimonials from your peers

Gain practical insights into enhancing teaching quality, research output, and improving learning outcomes to achieve academic excellence.

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Upcoming QS Stars awards ceremonies

Mark your calendars for these exclusive QS Stars member in-person events around the world. Look out for special codes and discounts – we’ll send them prior to each event.

About the QS Stars Online Community — The strategic hub for navigating your

QS Stars journey

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Welcome to the QS Stars Online Community — your dedicated space to connect with other accredited institutions, exchange proven strategies, and explore solutions to shared challenges during your entire subscription period. Explore the platform to access curated resources, expert insights, and ongoing support tailored to your QS Stars journey, all in one place. 

A great community starts with how we treat each other. Read our QS Stars Community guidelines to see how we keep this space safe, friendly, and focused on learning together. 

A collaborative space for sharing challenges, strategies, and success stories.

Dive into key topics like student recruitment, branding, and academic performance. Join discussions, explore practical resources, and share your own experiences. The more you engage, the more value you’ll gain — for your institution and your students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the QS Stars Online Community?

The QS Stars Online Community is a dedicated digital space for accredited institutions to connect, share strategies, access curated resources, and receive continuous guidance across key areas such as recruitment, partnerships, and academic performance.

Who is the QS Stars Online Community for?

This platform is intended for institutional representatives involved in strategic planning, marketing, internationalization, recruitment, academic quality, and other QS Stars-related areas. If you would like to invite also other relevant colleagues from your institution, please send us an email at qsstars@qs.com

Is participating in the community mandatory?

No, this is an added-value service provided to support your QS Stars journey. However, institutions that actively engage tend to get more out of their subscription, both strategically and reputationally.

Are there any additional costs for joining the QS Stars Online Community?

There are no costs to access this platform, all areas, including toolkits, news and the Live Chat are open to all QS Stars participating institutions free of charge. Some links leading to external platforms related to the QS Stars audit process will still be private and will require to login to access the content.

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