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According to a prestigious international education ranking, London (UK) is the top city for university students, surpassing strong competitors such as Tokyo, Boston, and Berlin.
This is the third year London has held the top spot, despite the drawback of high tuition fees. The city scores points for having world-class universities such as Imperial College and King's College London; an open environment for international students; and promising job opportunities after graduation.
Munich (Germany) came in second place, while Tokyo (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea) shared third place. Following them were Berlin (Germany), Melbourne (Australia), Zurich (Switzerland), and Sydney (Australia). Paris (France), Montreal (Canada), and Boston (USA) were tied for ninth place in the ranking.
Tokyo and Seoul are two Asian representatives in the top 10 of the ranking.
Two major cities in Japan and South Korea share third place.
The rankings are compiled by the education analytics company QS Quacquarelli Symonds, based on survey data and assessments of over 85,000 students (current and graduated) worldwide. Cities considered must have a population of 250,000 or more and have at least two world-class universities according to QS criteria.
Ben Sowter, Director of Research at QS, commented: “Thanks to having two universities in the world's top 10, London still holds the top position as a promising educational environment. However, with the worrying increase in Covid-19 cases and the effects of Brexit, the city's number one position is somewhat under threat.”
Imperial College - London's leading university.
Students currently studying in London highly rate the city for its strengths such as its rich culture, thriving economy, and abundant educational opportunities. However, London ranks only 15th, behind Auckland and Montreal, on a scale of ratings from graduates.
In the UK, other cities honored to be included in this prestigious ranking include Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester.
On another note, the top destination for international students is Tokyo, followed by Toronto (Canada) and Zurich. At the bottom of the ranking are Monterrey (Mexico) and Almaty (Kazakhstan).
