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Thinking of studying abroad? Explore the world's most student-friendly locations with the QS Best Student Cities 2026.

Seoul is the top city for students according to this year's ranking, replacing London which was the previous number one city. It means both of the top two student cities are now in Asia, with Tokyo ranked second this year.

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QS Best Student Cities 2026

Thinking of studying abroad? Explore the world's most student-friendly locations with the QS Best Student Cities 2026.

Seoul is the top city for students according to this year's ranking, replacing London which was the previous number one city. It means both of the top two student cities are now in Asia, with Tokyo ranked second this year.

Find out what to expect when studying in South Korea as an international student.

Or, discover how QS compiles rankings by reading our methodology.

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Published on: 15 July 2025

Published on: 15 July 2025

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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
95.7
Student View
98.2
Student Mix
100
Employer Activity
87.7
Desirability
88.5
Affordability
25
Rankings
71.2
5
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
95.7
98.2
100
87.7
88.5
25
71.2
6
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
94.7
Student View
96.5
Student Mix
98.7
Employer Activity
87.1
Desirability
92
Affordability
20.7
Rankings
70.6
6
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
94.7
96.5
98.7
87.1
92
20.7
70.6
26
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
84.3
Student View
80.9
Student Mix
94.6
Employer Activity
70
Desirability
83.6
Affordability
27
Rankings
58.2
26
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
84.3
80.9
94.6
70
83.6
27
58.2
31
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
82.9
Student View
89.8
Student Mix
93.5
Employer Activity
62.6
Desirability
81.3
Affordability
30
Rankings
50.2
31
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
82.9
89.8
93.5
62.6
81.3
30
50.2
37
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
81.4
Student View
78.1
Student Mix
92.8
Employer Activity
61.2
Desirability
79.5
Affordability
29
Rankings
59.8
37
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
81.4
78.1
92.8
61.2
79.5
29
59.8
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
81.2
Student View
76.3
Student Mix
90.2
Employer Activity
72.1
Desirability
78.7
Affordability
28
Rankings
54.1
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
81.2
76.3
90.2
72.1
78.7
28
54.1
95
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
61.9
Student View
50.8
Student Mix
86.3
Employer Activity
33.3
Desirability
73.8
Affordability
30
Rankings
30.2
95
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Australia
QS stars QS Stars
61.9
50.8
86.3
33.3
73.8
30
30.2

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