go abroad to pursue a career o one postgraduate in one of the most prestigious universities in the world is a dream of many Argentines. But where on the planet should you aim?
Which are the best cities in the world to study as a foreigner and how much money is needed have to aspire to live such an experience?
To guide those who have these doubts, each year the ranking QS Best Student Cities, prepared by the specialized consulting firm Quacquarelli Symonds in association with the academic publisher Elsevier. the new edition was recently submitted.
The work compared more than 160 cities of the five continents that have, in each case, more than 250 thousand inhabitants and at least two houses of higher education in the QS world university ranking.
How they prepare the ranking and which countries lead it
To determine what are the cities”more friendly” for international students, QS experts rated each city with a scorewhich they calculated taking into account:
- The academic level of the universities.
- The cost of life and the one of the races.
- The Number of students who choose it.
- The cultural diversity of those students.
- levels of security and of pollution.
- The employer interest for their graduates.
- The opinion of those who study today there and from whom they would like to.
The product of this complex analysis, which combined statistical data with perception surveys a 98 thousand studentsthe ranking was headed by cities from the United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Switzerland, Australia, Japan and France.
“This year’s Top 10 includes Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Zurich, but again the first place went to London“, highlighted the consultant.
Ranked #1: London, UK
The ranking highlights the English capital for hosting some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Have 18 universities listed in the QS rankingand two of them in the global Top 10: Imperial College London (6° position) and University College London (8°).
It is also one of the most diverse cities in the world, with a lively night life and culture. Its drawback, however, is that it is quite expensive: if you only measured your accessibility It would be in position No. 127.
How much does it cost to study in London? The universities surveyed by QS are charging on average US$ 21.200 annual. The London School of Economics (LSE) also recommends planning £1,100 to £1,300 per month (at least US$ 1.200) to pay rent, services, mobility and outings.
2nd place (shared): Munich, Germany
They highlight this city for its more affordable prices compared to Berlin and other European metropolises. Also due to its high levels of quality of lifethe ease of getting around, the nightlife, the friendliness of its inhabitants and its natural environment of forests and lakes.
Its most prestigious study centers are the Technical University of Munich (position 49° del ranking QS global) and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (59°).
How much does it cost to study in Munich? who attend Degree courses in public universities they do not pay tariffs, regardless of their nationality, the report highlights. On the other hand, the cost of living for a single person is around US$ 1,000 monthlyto which are added US$ 1.500 to rent a central studio apartment.
2nd place (shared): Seoul, South Korea
With the same score as Munich this year, the South Korean capital, increasingly chosen by students from all over the world for its Job opportunitiesyour safety, your accessible costs and the academic prestige from their study houses.
seoul has 20 universities listed in the global QS ranking, of which 4 are in the Top 100. The best qualified is the Seoul National University (Market Stall 29°). It is followed by Yonsei University (73rd) and Korea University (74th).
How much does it cost to study in Seoul? The value of the races is around $6,300 per yearAccording to QS. And a single person needs to live near US$ 1,100 per monthto which a similar amount must be added to rent a small dwelling.
Place No. 3: Zurich, Switzerland
Known for its wealth, its order and its low taxes, Zurich is also among the best cities to go to study for its particular combination of academic excellence, quality of life y Job opportunities. What works against him is his high cost of living.
In this city is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), an institution that occupies the position No. 9 in the QS ranking of the best universities on the planet. There is also the University of Zurich (83°).
How much does it cost to study in Zurich? Races cost much less than in other countries: you pay around $2,000 a year. But then you have to add $1,350 per month general expenses, and others US$ 1,700 per month to rent a downtown apartment, according to the consultant.
4th place: Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne stands out as having one of the largest student communities diverse and multicultural of the world, to which it offers quality training, easy transfers and an intense cultural life. But it is not economical.
The city has seven universities in the global QS ranking, and two of them in the Top 100: University of Melbourne (ranked 33°) y Monash University (57°).
How much does it cost to study in Melbourne? For a career they are paid on average $25,000 per year. And to that we must add US$ 1.400 y US$ 3.900 al mes to cover rent, mobility, food, outings and other expenses. As the student visa allows you to work up to 40 hours per week, that can help pay for the adventure.
Buenos Aires, the best city in Latin America to study
This year the City of Buenos Aires appeared again in the QS Best Student Cities ranking as the best choice from Latin America for international university students.
The Argentine capital now appears in the 23rd place in the worldwith the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) as its top rated study center.
In the region they are followed Santiago de Chile (60°), Mexico City (68°), Saint Paul (86th), Monterrey (96th) and Bogota (99th).
The complete QS ranking of the best cities to study in 2023 can be consulted from this link.
MDG