Two Asian cities rank as world's best for international students in 2027
Seoul and Tokyo have been ranked as the best cities for international students in 2027, according to the QS Best Student Cities ranking. The ranking evaluates cities based on six key categories, including university rankings, student mix, and affordability. Several Asia-Pacific cities climbed the rankings this year, while European cities maintained a strong presence, with London ranking third.
- ▪Seoul scored a perfect 100 in the global university rankings criterion and posted an employer activity score of 94.1.
- ▪Tokyo earned a perfect 100 for employer activity and scored 94 for desirability.
- ▪Several Asia-Pacific cities, including Beijing, Melbourne, and Sydney, improved their rankings this year.
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The South Korean capital of Seoul retained the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive year while Japan's Tokyo ranked second in the Best Student Cities 2027 ranking released by British higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds last week.To be considered for inclusion, each city must have a population of over 250,000 and be home to at least two universities featured in the most recent QS World University Rankings.The eligible cities were evaluated based on six key categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity, affordability, and student view.Seoul scored a perfect 100 in the global university rankings criterion and posted an employer activity score of 94.1.Students and graduates of Seoul universities rate their experience highly.
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