What are the best cities in the world for studying abroad?

The top ten on the list in 2017 are Paris, London, Singapore, Sydney, Zurich, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Boston, Montreal and Munich.

This ranking combines 5 indicators, namely the number and world ranking of well-known universities in the candidate city, the cost of living and tuition fees, the degree of integration between students and the city, the attractiveness of the city, and employment opportunities.

Paris has become the most suitable city for studying abroad for the fifth consecutive year. Zurich, Boston, and Munich are all new to the list. The top-ranked mainland Chinese city on the list is Beijing, ranking 18th. Shanghai ranked 35th, both improved from last year.

Let’s take a look at the charm of those cities that rank among the best.

Tenth place Munich

Munich is located on the Isar River at the northern foot of the Alps in southern Germany. It is one of Germany's major economic, cultural, technological and transportation centers. Munich has the lowest unemployment rate (5.6%) among the three German cities with a population of more than one million, the other two being Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is one of the centers of Germany's new economy and the center of bioengineering, software and service industries. It has BMW (automotive), Siemens (electronics), Allianz Insurance, and Munich Re (Munich

Re) , MAN AG (truck manufacturing), MTU Aero

Engines (aircraft engine manufacturing), Krauss-Maffei (injection molding machine manufacturing), Arri (cameras and lighting equipment), Infineon (semiconductors, headquartered in The headquarters of major companies such as Neubiberg in the suburbs. In addition, the European headquarters of many multinational companies such as McDonald's, Microsoft, Cisco, Abbott (Precision

Plus) are also located in Munich.

The emblems of the University of Munich and the Technical University of Munich are in a leading position in the field of scientific research. The city's University of Munich and the Technical University of Munich are world-renowned institutions of higher education and are composed of members of the University and the Federal Ministry of Education and Science. The selection committee crowns it the title of elite university. Only two universities in Munich and the University of Karlsruhe have ever received the honor of being one of the first "elite universities" and receiving millions of euros in funding. The headquarters of academic organizations such as the Max Planck Institute and the Goethe-Institut are all located in Munich.

Ninth place Montreal

Montreal has always been known as the cultural capital of Canada and has been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world. Therefore, it has always been ranked among the top ten cities for studying abroad in QS 's ranking list.

Canadian cities score very high in terms of quality of life, and Montreal does particularly well in terms of student integration, attracting a large number of foreign students. A very important reason is that Montreal is home to many of Canada's highest-ranked schools.

Most areas in Canada use English as the official language, but Montreal is a French-dominated city. Over the past few decades, immigrants from around the world have brought a diverse population and rich culture to Montreal. The city is also home to some famous cultural festivals, such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The melting pot culture has become a distinctive feature of Montreal and has laid the foundation for a diverse student structure.

Eighth Boston

Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts in the United States. It is also the largest city in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is also the oldest and most cultured city in the United States. One of the most valuable cities. Boston is the center of higher education and health care in the northeastern United States and the city with the most educated population in the United States. Its economic base is scientific research, finance and technology - especially bioengineering, and it is considered a global city or world city.

Boston is known as the "Athens of America" ??because there are more than 100 universities in the Boston metropolitan area, and more than 250,000 college students receive education here. Within the city, Northeastern University is a large private university with a campus in the Fenway District. Boston University is one of the largest universities in the world, located on Commonwealth Avenue along the Charles River. Harvard University (HARVARD) is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, located in Cambridge across the Charles River. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was originally located in Boston and was called "Boston Institute of Technology" for a long time (1865-1916). It moved across the Charles River to Cambridge in 1916. Tufts University (TUFTS) manages its schools of medicine and dentistry, and Tufts-New England Medical Center is a 451-bed academic medical institution with a full-service adult hospital and ambulatory children's hospital. Boston College (BC) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston and one of the oldest Christian universities in the United States.

Brandeis University (BRANDEIS), located in the town of Waltham, is a new private comprehensive university with an active academic and campus atmosphere. Although it has only a history of more than 60 years, it has already become famous.

Implemented by five top private schools: Harvard University (HARVARD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Tufts University (TUFTS), Boston College (BOSTON

COLLEGE), and Brandeis University (BRANDEIS) Elite education, excellent education quality, consistently ranks among the best in the US NEWS comprehensive ranking of American universities.

These five comprehensive universities are known as the "Five Famous Schools in Boston".

Seventh place Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s high ranking is largely due to its enjoyable life and booming employment prospects, but the high cost of living makes many students Awe-inspiring. As a well-known financial center and the most densely populated area in the world, Hong Kong has always been regarded as a blending place of cultures, with a truly global vision and atmosphere.

With its famous universities, abundant employment opportunities, and diverse student structure, Hong Kong scores far ahead in terms of urban attractiveness. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong serve as the troika of Hong Kong’s education sector.

For many students from mainland China, Hong Kong is a springboard to connect with the world. However, Hong Kong's shortcomings are also obvious, and that is the high cost of living. However, international students in Hong Kong all agree that the staggering living expenses are mainly spent on rent, and transportation and food expenses are not high. In Hong Kong, tuition fees for international students are cheaper than those in the United Kingdom and the United States, but more expensive than those in Western European countries such as France and Germany, and are generally at a mid-range level. For young people who want a peaceful space, Hong Kong may seem a bit noisy. But for those who love urban life, studying abroad in Hong Kong can undoubtedly be exciting.

Fifth place Melbourne

Melbourne is an ideal place to study. Regardless of employment prospects, student diversity, or quality of life, this city is proud of its capital. As Australia's cultural hub, Melbourne's museums are world-class and cultural events fill the year-round calendar. Cool rooftop bars, exquisite cafes and restaurants serving global cuisine give Melburnians a holiday feel in their daily lives. Melbourne regularly leads various lists of the world's most liveable cities. Whether it’s the stunning beaches, rich nightlife, or the good weather that lasts most of the year, it all adds to the city’s charm.

Among all the cities on the list, Melbourne has the highest score in terms of integration between students and the city, thanks to its large number of international students, social tolerance and relaxed social atmosphere. Of course, as an Australian city, the cost of living in Melbourne is much higher than that of cities in Asia and Western Europe. Relatively high tuition fees and daily expenses plague international students, and local students often complain.

Fifth place Zurich

This is the first time Zurich has entered the top ten list. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the wealthiest city in Europe. As an important economic, financial and cultural center in Western Europe, Zurich is a world-famous international metropolis and the seat of the FIFA headquarters. The Dadaism that appeared in 1916 originated in Zurich.

Zurich is home to the global and European headquarters of more than 120 banks, more than half of which are foreign banks, so it enjoys the title of "Europe's City of Millionaires". UBS, Credit Suisse, Zurich Financial Services Group and many European private banks are headquartered in Zurich. The efficient and strict confidentiality capabilities of the Swiss banking industry have made Zurich a major center for offshore banking in the world. Financial account transfers account for approximately one-quarter of the entire economic activity in Zurich.

Zurich is not only the largest financial center in Switzerland, but also an important financial center in Western Europe. There are more than 120 banks concentrated here, more than half of which are foreign banks, so it enjoys the title of "Europe's Millionaire City". There are many banks on both sides of Silbolt Street and Exchange Street. The trading volume of the Stock Exchange is second to none among the Western European exchanges

It is located in the north of the Alps, at the northwest end of Lake Zurich, and the Limmat River is the same as Zurich. The mouth of the lake. Zurich has a population of 383,000. In 2014, Zurich ranked first in the United Nations Human Settlements Program's ranking of the world's most livable cities. Zurich means "water town" in Cretan. Villages were formed as early as 2000 years ago, a city-state was established in 1218, and joined the Swiss Confederation in 1351. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Zurich became the cultural, educational and scientific center of Switzerland's main German-speaking peoples. Many famous scientists, including Einstein and Wolfgang Pori, one of the founders of nuclear physics, studied and studied here. Worked.

Fourth place Sydney

As the largest city in Australia, Sydney does not have an advantage in terms of university reputation and high quality and low price of life, but its high quality of life and warm sunshine strongly influence Attracting students from all over the world. The relatively high tuition fees and high cost of living in Australia are indeed prohibitive, but many students still find ways to come here because Sydney offers many beneficial life opportunities.

As the economic and financial center of Australia, Sydney’s famous harbor, iconic Opera House, large green spaces and high-quality beaches in the city are not only well-known in Australia, but also full of attractions around the world. . The Economist magazine and Mercer rankings both rank Sydney as a livable city.

More importantly, the Sydney government created 50,000 new jobs between 2010 and 2014 and committed to creating an additional 150,000 jobs by 2018. The steady growth of employment opportunities will greatly enhance Sydney's competitiveness as a study abroad city.

Third place Singapore

Singapore, a small and densely populated country, has a long-standing reputation for its education industry. Singapore was named the "Best City in the World" by CNN and the "Most Expensive City in the World" by the think tank The Economist magazine. There is no sense of contradiction between these two titles. Singapore is such a "great and expensive" place to live.

In recent years, tuition fees at Singapore universities have also increased, especially for international students. However, a wide variety of scholarships can help students, and the application process is not complicated. However, Singapore's high consumption has also brought about a high standard of life. Whether it is the public facilities in the city or the efficient work of government and service agencies, it is easy for residents to have a sense of "value for money" comfort. In addition to the booming higher education sector, Singapore's low crime rate and low unemployment rate also add to the city's beauty. Graduates from Singapore universities are highly sought after by international employers, especially in Asia.

Second place London

Although London performs well in terms of integration of students into the city, quality of life and number of well-known universities. London is a city with its own temperament of "depression first and then expansion". Many international students will burst out with deep love after deep disappointment. Da Silva, a 27-year-old Portuguese student studying abroad, believes that this is because people know London from James Bond and Detective Sherlock on the screen. These film and television works always give people The city is painted with a rosy aura. "Oxford Street is portrayed as a magical place, but if you go there at 6pm on a weekday, I'm afraid your experience won't be a pleasant one."

In fact, there are few in the world. Cities can challenge London's status as a global center for academic research. There are 19 internationally renowned universities in London. The currently highest-ranked universities are University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London, ranking seventh and eighth in the world respectively. The large number of well-known universities means that London has a large number of research facilities and sufficient resources. Diverse art venues such as the British Museum, British Library, National Gallery, and Tate Gallery have brought a rich cultural and creative atmosphere to the city.

Whether it is a British student or an international student, the biggest concern about studying in London is financial affordability. Although students from the UK and the EU need to pay less tuition than international students, they have also experienced sharp increases in tuition fees since 2012. On top of this, the cost of living and rents in London are significantly higher compared to other parts of the UK.

However, the high concentration of world-class universities and research institutions, career development opportunities and exciting social life, and the fierce collision of history and modernity make many students believe that studying in London is worth every penny. Well worth it.

No. 1 Paris

Paris, which topped the list, has been the most popular city for studying abroad for five consecutive years. There are 18 world-famous schools in Paris, many of which have a long history and lofty international reputation, such as Ecole Polytechnique, Sciences Po, University of Paris, Sorbonne, etc. These elite schools have trained many philosophers, scientists, politicians and business leaders who have changed the world over the past 100 years, as well as created many giants in the fields of film, art and design.

Although Paris has always had a reputation for high living costs, the relatively low tuition fees provide just the right balance, so that students who yearn for the flower capital will not be deterred. In addition, exquisite French cuisine is also open to international students, and many restaurants have student discounts. The charm of Paris is priceless for students. After finishing their studies for the day, young people can follow in the footsteps of Hemingway and take a walk in the Luxembourg Gardens, drink coffee in Beauvoir and Sartre's favorite cafes, or visit the famous Shakespeare and Bookshop. As Jacques Biot, dean of Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, said: "Paris has a lot to offer international students - history, art, culture, and of course outstanding academic and scientific research capabilities . This is a unique place for students to absorb, explore, research, engage and communicate. This is a city where dialogue, fraternity and freedom always have a place.

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