GIFT City collaborates with QS to strengthen global higher education ecosystem

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd (GIFTCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analytics firm, to strengthen GIFT City's role as an international hub for education, research, and innovation.

The partnership is aimed at promoting cooperation in areas such as internationalization of education, knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and ecosystem development, GIFTCL said in a statement.

"The partnership will enhance GIFT City's visibility at global academic and policy platforms, while attracting leading universities, and foster collaborative research and innovation," it added.

"Partnering with QS will help us bring global institutions to India, strengthen knowledge exchange, and create an environment where talent can thrive. This will reinforce GIFT City's position as both a financial & tech hub and a center for world-class education and research,” said Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director and Group CEO of GIFTCL.

Jessica Turner, CEO of QS Quacquarelli Symonds, said, "Our partnership with GIFT City represents a bold step towards building a more connected and inclusive global education ecosystem."

According to QS’ recent Global Student Flows report, India is projected to remain one of the world's leading sources of outbound students, with sustained long-term growth of more than 3% annually.