Whether you’re looking for top universities, high quality of life, affordable living costs or robust employment prospects, these are the cities that have it all.

Published annually, the QS Best Student Cities index showcases the best urban destinations for international students, based on a diverse range of indicators grouped into five key categories. These five main categories are: university rankings, affordability, student mix, desirability, and employer activity.

To be considered for inclusion, each city must have a population of over 250,000, and be home to at least two universities included in the QS rankings.

See the top 10 cities

1 Paris, France
2 Melbourne, Australia
3 Tokyo, Japan
4 Sydney, Australia
5 London, United Kingdom
6 Singapore, Singapore
7 Montreal, Canada
8 Hong Kong, Asia
9 Berlin, Germany
10 Seoul