Index of future skills puts Ireland's higher education system in the world's top 20

Out of an overall score of 100, Ireland received 82.8, ranking highly when it came to skills, academic readiness and readiness to recruit for the skills needed in the jobs of tomorrow. File photo

Ireland's higher education system has been rated amongst the top 20 in the world in a new index examining how well countries are equipped to meet the changing demands of international job markets.

The first QS World Future Skills Index examined how higher education systems in 80 countries around the world are aligning students and lifelong learners with the needs of employers, and how well countries are positioned to deliver skills for future industries.