London is the top city for university students to study in, beating heavyweights such as Tokyo, Boston and Berlin, according to a prestigious international education ranking.
This is the third year London has maintained its top position, despite being penalized for high tuition fees. The city scores points thanks to its world-class universities such as Imperial College and King's College London; its open environment for international students; and promising employment opportunities after graduation.
The runner-up position belongs to Munich (Germany), Tokyo (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea) in third place, followed by Berlin (Germany), Melbourne (Australia), Zurich (Switzerland) and Sydney (Australia). Paris (France), Montreal (Canada) and Boston (USA) are in ninth place in the ranking.
Tokyo and Seoul are two Asian representatives in the top 10 of the ranking.
Two major cities of Japan and South Korea tied for third place.
The rankings were compiled by education analytics company QS Quacquarelli Symonds, based on survey data and assessments of more than 85,000 students (current and past students) around the world. 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, said: “With two universities in the world’s top 10, London remains a promising educational environment. However, with the alarming increase in Covid-19 cases and the Brexit effect, the city’s number one position is more or less shaky.”
Imperial College - London's leading university.
Students studying in London rate the city highly for its cultural richness, economic growth and wide range of educational opportunities. However, London only ranks 15th, behind Auckland and Montreal, on the scale of graduates.
In the UK, cities that have the honor of appearing in this prestigious ranking also include Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.
On the other hand, the top city for international students is Tokyo, followed by Toronto (Canada) and Zurich. At the bottom of the list are Monterrey (Mexico) and Almaty (Kazakhstan).
