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.
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is new to the QS Best Student Cities rankings this year, placing 115th overall. Lahore is a major center for education, with some of Pakistan’s top universities based within the city.
Dallas
Situated in north-east Texas with a population of 7,233,000, Dallas is undoubtably the largest new city entering the QS Best Student Cities ranking this year, coming in at 114th place.
Chennai
Formally known as Madras, Chennai is the fourth largest cosmopolitan city in India and the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. Chennai is new to the QS Best Student Cities ranking this year, coming in 115th place.
Islamabad
The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, is a new entrant in this year’s Best Student Cities ranking in 111th place. Known as the modern face of Pakistan, this city achieves its best score in the ranking for affordability, ranking 19th worldwide.
Riga
Riga, the capital city of Latvia is situated on the Gulf of Riga, and occupies both banks of the Duagava River. Riga is new to the QS Best Student Cities ranking this year, placing 110th.
Almaty
Founded in 1854, this stunning green city is new to the QS Best Student Cities ranking this year, entering the table in 118th place.
Minsk
Although Minsk may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of studying abroad, as the capital of Belarus, it has a lot to offer.
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Leicester
Known for its rich history and green surroundings, Leicester is new to the Best Student Cities ranking, coming in at 118th overall, and 14th in the UK.
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