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Perspectives
In-depth analysis of QS, THE, ARWU, and US News university rankings. Admissions guides, study abroad strategies, and campus life insights to help you choose the right university.
Perspectives & Insights
Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
Copenhagen
Well known for its high quality of life, the Danish capital has a very strong score for desirability again, an indicator which takes into account the overall quality of life to be had in each city, including factors such as safety and pollution.
Barcelona
Up an incredible 10 places this year, Barcelona comes in at 21st in the QS Best Student Cities 2019 and is once again the top of all of Spain’s cities.
Chicago
A fast-paced, high-rise economic hub, Chicago is also a city that famously knows how to let its hair down.
Buenos Aires
Despite dropping to 31st in this year’s Best Student Cities index, Buenos Aires is still the highest ranked city Latin America.
Edinburgh
Up one place this year, Edinburgh has been ranked as the UK’s second-best student city after London for the fifth time in a row, beating all of its other entries.
Helsinki
Home to two universities ranked among the world’s top 150, Finland’s harbor-based capital city is known for its attractive architecture, high quality of life, and for managing to be both laid-back and forward-looking at the same time.
Perth
With an enviable lifestyle and globally esteemed universities, it’s little surprise that Perth attracts students from all over the world.
Manchester
The UK’s third-best student city after London and Edinburgh, Manchester ranks 24th in the QS Best Student Cities 2018.
Dublin
For those whose idea of a perfect student city involves combining top-class study facilities and historic surroundings with a cracking social scene and famously friendly locals… Dublin should be on your list!
Milan
A global leader in the fashion industry and Italy’s leading financial hub, Milan has plenty to offer creative and corporate-minded students alike, despite dropping four places in the QS Best Student Cities 2019.
Shanghai
Shanghai, China’s largest city by population, is not only the world’s busiest container port; it is also a huge global center for finance, commerce, culture – and also education.
Prague
Prague drops five places this year, but remains solidly in the top 40 in the QS Best Student Cities ranking.