QS Best Student Cities 2027

Explore the world's top cities for student life

Compare the best cities for students around the world through our ranking, which considers factors such as employer activity and affordability, as well as the quality of a city's universities and the opinions of current students.

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• Explore more than 1,500 universities worldwide
• Compare subjects, study destinations and student experience
• Look beyond academic performance with employability and career insights
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