In which cities the best conditions to study, student life bubbles and employers hunt for the graduates? The QS company has published a new rating. Overseas education in Dubai provides the rating of the best student cities in the world.
The first line of the rating of the best student cities in the world is Paris, where 250 thousand students study. By estimations of authors of the rating, the Paris students have the opportunity to communicate with leading scientists, undergo intensive training, in spite of the relatively low cost of education.
Melbourne climbed three places in comparison with the last year and now has the second place. The city has won the first place in the category of “Attractiveness” due to a large number of students from different countries and a high level of tolerance, as well as a rich cultural program and a high quality of life.
London has won the bronze with the best universities in the world, according to QS. The capital of the UK offers students a lot of opportunities for cultural activities, luxurious libraries, as well as good career prospects in finance, media, and art.
The fourth place has been given to the financial and economic center of Australia –Sydney. The city has received very high scores due to the popularity among young people, the quality of student life and activity of employers, but it could not become a leader of rating because of the high cost of education and life in general.
Hong Kong has become a leader among Asian cities and ranked the fifth place in the list of the best student cities. The cost of education here is higher than in Western Europe but lower than in the USA. Admirers of big cities will like a dynamic and busy life of this city.
In the sixth place is Boston. Due to such universities as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston is the intellectual center of the United States and has the name “Athens of America”. The high cost of the education pays off quickly: the graduates of Boston universities are in great demand among employers.
Tokyo has improved its position by 10 points and has become in the seventh place. Although the city is one of the three largest financial centers in the world and offers good opportunities for training and employment, many students avoid it because of the high level of air pollution and expensiveness.
Montreal with one of the largest part of students among the population (27 percent of them are foreigners) has ranked the eighth place. A great stream of immigration has a positive impact on cultural diversity: the city became the venue of major international festivals and won the title of cultural capital of Canada. The one disadvantage is the high cost of education and accommodation.
Another Canadian city, Toronto, has received the ninth place in the list. The competitor of Montreal for the title of cultural capital of Canada also offers students a diverse cultural program (from exhibitions to nightclubs). This fact, rich nature, and opportunities for active recreation have helped Toronto to take the fourth place in the rating of the cities in terms of quality of life.
The capital of South Korea Seoul closes the top ten of the best cities for students. The universities of Seoul have a good reputation among employers. Specifically for students around the clock libraries, cafes, eateries work, where they can prepare for the exams.