Backed by extensive employer insights. Discover the world’s top 250 universities for employability.
We partner with universities and governments worldwide to align education with the real needs of the job market.
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At Emerging, we turn insight into action. What sets us apart is our deep sensitivity to the field, detecting early shifts in skills, employability drivers, and industry dynamics worldwide. This real-time connection to what employers value feeds into our evolving frameworks, enabling institutions to benchmark programs and graduates, refine curricula to meet market needs, and accelerate graduate success, institutional impact, and global visibility.
Every university faces unique employability challenges. That’s why our approach is personal, not prescriptive. Built on employer data , especially from our two annual worldwide surveys powering the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) by Emerging, our solutions help universities act with confidence.
The Employability Quality Label validates performance, strengthens reputation, and creates a clear pathway from local achievement to global recognition, the ultimate employer-validated gold standard mark for graduate impact. Celebrating ambition, commitment, and measurable results, it defines the benchmark for employability recognition worldwide.
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Leverage over 1 million employer voices annually to drive real-time improvements. Refine programs, close skill gaps, and adapt strategies for your specific markets.
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"Deep dive into your unique markets and turn employerinsights into decisive action."
We rank universities with purpose, decoding what employers value to recognize and inspire excellence in employability worldwide. Grounded in employer evidence, each ranking reveals who best prepares graduates to thrive, telling a story of relevance, impact, and alignment with tomorrow’s world of work.
Trusted by employers worldwide, GEURS is a leading authority on employer insights, uncovering the key drivers behind employers' choices of the best universities. As the only ranking based exclusively on international employers’ perspectives, it provides clear benchmarks to evaluate performance, compare with peers, and strengthen your institution’s position globally, regionally, and locally.
The GEURS 2026 Ranking showcases the world’s top 250 universities for graduate employability, celebrating institutions shaping the future of work and delivering career-ready graduates.
Highlights rising universities shaping employability. The GEURS Radar shows which institutions are on employers’ shortlists and helps employers find the best graduates, showing strong performance in key fields.
The definitive global benchmark for digital, tech, and AI talent. Discover universities equipping students with cross-disciplinary skills, a transformative mindset, and measurable impact in the digital economy. A trusted, reality-based tool for benchmarking performance and spotting top talent.
We’ve supported universities and employers in aligning talent, skills, and opportunity in over 47+ countries.
“We wanted to enhance recognition of our educational quality, particularly in terms of employability, and establish Tecmilenio as a globally recognized institution of educational excellence. By working with Emerging, we developed strategies to communicate our full value proposition, reinforcing our reputation in the education market both nationally and internationally.”
“I had the opportunity to work with the Emerging team on a programme promoting professional integration of university students. I appreciated their professionalism, deep knowledge of university courses, mastery of integration challenges, and ability to propose pragmatic, innovative actions. Their listening, adaptability, self-reflection, and creative thinking in a cheerful atmosphere made it an enriching experience for all involved.”
“We need more surveys like the GEURS, helping strengthen economies and improve employability worldwide.”
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Let’s start a conversation about how we can help you achieve measurable improvement in employability and institutional outcomes.
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