This ranking combines five indicators, namely, the number of well-known universities in candidate cities and the world ranking, the cost of living and tuition fees, the integration of students and cities, the attractiveness of cities, and employment opportunities.
For the fifth consecutive year, Paris has become the most suitable city for studying abroad. Zurich, Boston and Munich are all on the list. The number one city in Chinese mainland is Beijing, ranking 18. Shanghai ranked 35th, both higher than last year.
Let's look at the charm of those top cities.
Tenth place Munich
Munich, located on the Hisar River at the northern foot of the Alps in southern Germany, is one of the main economic, cultural, technological and transportation centers in Germany. Munich has the lowest unemployment rate (5.6%) among the three German cities with a population of over one million.
%, and the other two cities are Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is one of the centers of Germany's new economy, as well as the centers of bioengineering, software and service industry, including BMW (automobile), Siemens (electronics), Allianz Insurance and Munich Reinsurance (Munich).
Re), MAN AG (truck manufacturing), MTU Aero
The headquarters of large companies such as Engines (aircraft engine manufacturing), Krauss-Maffei (injection molding machine manufacturing), Arri (camera and lighting equipment), Infineon (semiconductor, headquartered in Neubiberg in the suburbs). In addition, McDonald's, Microsoft, Cisco, Abbott (Precision
Plus) and many other multinational companies have their European headquarters in Munich.
The school emblems of Munich University and technical university of munich are in a leading position in the field of scientific research. The University of Munich and technical university of munich in this city are both world-famous universities, and they have been awarded the title of elite universities by the selection committee composed of the universities and members of the Federal Ministry of Education and Science. Only two universities, Munich and Karlsruhe University, won the honor of the first batch of "elite universities" and millions of euros in funds. The headquarters of Max Planck Institute and Goethe Institute are located in Munich.
Ninth place Montreal
Montreal has always been known as the cultural capital of Canada and one of the most livable cities in the world, so it has always been rated as one of the top ten cities in QS.
Canadian cities score high on the quality of life, while Montreal has done a particularly good job in student integration, attracting a large number of foreign students. One of the most important reasons is that many schools in Montreal rank the highest in Canada.
English is the official language in most parts of Canada, but Montreal is a city dominated by French. In the past few decades, immigrants from all over the world have brought diverse population structure and colorful culture to Montreal. The city is also the host city of some famous cultural festivals, such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Melting pot culture has become a major feature of Montreal and laid the foundation for a diversified student structure.
Eighth place Boston
Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, the largest city in New England in the northeastern United States, and one of the oldest and most culturally valuable cities in the United States. Boston is a higher education and medical center in the northeast of the United States and the city with the highest education level in the United States. Its economic foundation is scientific research, finance and technology-especially bioengineering. It is considered as a global city or an international metropolis.
Boston is called "Athens of America" because there are more than 65,438+000 universities in the Boston metropolitan area, and more than 250,000 college students are educated here. In the urban area, Northeastern University is a large private university with a campus in Weifen District. Boston University is one of the largest universities in the world, located on Federal Avenue on the Charles River. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, located in Cambridge, across the Charles River. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was originally located in Boston and has long been called "Boston Institute of Technology" (1865- 19 16). It was only at 19 16 that we crossed the Charles River and moved to Cambridge. Tufts University manages its medical and dental schools. Tufts-New England Medical Center is a medical academic institution with 45/kloc-0 beds, a fully equipped adult hospital and a mobile children's hospital. Boston College (BC) is the earliest institution of higher education in Boston and one of the oldest missionary universities in the United States.
. Brandeis, located in Waltham, is a brand-new private comprehensive university with active academic and campus atmosphere. Although it has only a history of more than 60 years, it has long been famous. Harvard University, MIT, Tufts University, Boston College (Boston
COLLEGE) and BRANDEIS, five top private universities, implement elite education and have excellent education quality, and are among the best in the comprehensive ranking of US NEWS in American universities all the year round.
These five comprehensive universities are called "the top five universities in Boston".
Seventh place in Hong Kong
Hong Kong ranks high largely because of its interesting life and prosperous employment prospects, but the high cost of living makes many students daunting. As a famous financial center and the most densely populated area in the world, Hong Kong has always been regarded as a place where cultures blend, with a global vision and an atmosphere as real as the original.
With its famous universities, abundant employment opportunities and diverse student structure, Hong Kong is far ahead in the score of urban attractiveness. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are the troika of education in Hong Kong.
For many Chinese mainland students, Hong Kong is a springboard to the world. However, the shortcoming of Hong Kong is also obvious, that is, the high cost of living. However, international students in Hong Kong agree that the amazing living expenses are mainly spent on rent, and the transportation and food expenses are not high. In Hong Kong, the tuition fees for international students are cheaper than those in Britain and the United States, but more expensive than those in France, Germany and other western European countries, generally at a medium level. For young people who want a quiet space, Hong Kong may seem a bit noisy. But for those who love city life, studying in Hong Kong is undoubtedly a wonderful thing.
Fifth place Melbourne
Melbourne is an ideal place to study. Whether it is the employment prospect, the diversity of students or the quality of life, this city has capital to be proud of. As the cultural center of Australia, Melbourne's museums are world-class, and various cultural activities enrich the calendar throughout the year. Cool rooftop bars, exquisite cafes and restaurants serving global cuisine make Melbourne people's daily life full of festive atmosphere. Melbourne is often ranked among the best livable cities in the world. Whether it's charming beaches, rich nightlife, or fine weather for most of the year, it has invisibly increased the charm of this city.
Among all the cities on the list, Melbourne scored the highest in the degree of integration between students and cities, which benefited from a 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 in cities in Asia and Western Europe. Relatively high tuition 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 richest city in Europe. As an important economic, financial and cultural center in Western Europe, Zurich is a world-famous international metropolis and the headquarters of the International Football Federation. 19 16 Dadaism originated in Zurich.
Zurich has 120 global and European regional headquarters, more than half of which are foreign banks, so it enjoys the title of "European millionaire city". UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse, Zurich Financial Services Group and many European private banks are headquartered in Zurich. The efficiency and strict secrecy of Swiss banking make Zurich the main center of offshore banks in the world, and the circulation of financial accounts accounts accounts for about a quarter of Zurich's economic activities.
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 here, more than half of which are foreign banks, so they enjoy the title of "European millionaire city". On both sides of Silbolt Street and Exchange Street, there are many banks, and the trading volume of the stock exchange is second to none in Western Europe.
It is located in the northern Alps, at the northwest end of Lake Zurich, at the mouth of Limat River and Lake Zurich. Zurich has a population of 383,000. In 20 14, Zurich ranked first among the best livable cities in the world selected by UN-Habitat. Zurich in Crete means "water town". Villages were formed as early as 2000 years ago, and the city-state was established in 12 18, and 135 1 year joined the Swiss Confederation. By the 18 and 19 centuries, Zurich had become the cultural, educational and scientific center of the main German-speaking nationalities in Switzerland, and many famous scientists, including Einstein and Wolfgang Polly, one of the founders of nuclear physics, had studied and worked here.
Fourth place Sydney
As the largest city in Australia, Sydney has no advantage in university popularity and cheap life, but high-quality life and warm sunshine strongly attract students from all over the world. Australia's relatively high tuition fees and high cost of living are really daunting, but many students still try their best to come here because Sydney provides a life opportunity that benefits a lot.
As the economic and financial center of Australia, Sydney's famous seaport, iconic opera house, large green areas and high-quality beaches are not only famous in Australia, but also very attractive all over the world. The Economist magazine consistently listed Sydney as a livable city in Mercer's ranking. More importantly, the Sydney government created 50,000 new jobs between 2065,438+00 and 2065,438+04, and promised to create another 65,438+05,000 jobs before 2065,438+08. The steady growth of employment opportunities will greatly enhance Sydney's competitiveness in studying abroad cities.
Third place Singapore
Singapore's education industry has a long-standing reputation for its small scale and dense population. Singapore was rated as "the best city in the world" by CNN and "the most expensive city in the world" by Economist magazine's think tank. These two terms coexist without any contradiction, and Singapore is such a "great and expensive" place to live.
In recent years, university tuition fees in Singapore are also rising, especially for international students. However, a wide variety of scholarships can help students, and the application process is not complicated. However, the high consumption in Singapore has also brought about a high standard of living. Whether it is the public facilities in the city or the efficient work of the government and service agencies, it is easy for residents to feel "value for money". In addition to the prosperity of higher education industry, Singapore's low crime rate and low unemployment rate also add a lot of color to the city. Graduates from the University of Singapore are favored by international employers, especially in Asia.
Second place in London
Although London is outstanding in the integration between students and the city, the quality of life and the number of famous universities. London is a city with its own temperament of "restraining before promoting". Many international students will show their deep love in generate after being deeply disappointed. 27-year-old Portuguese student Da silva (Da
Silva) believes that this is because people know London from James Bond and Sherlock on the screen, and these film and television works always paint the city with a rosy aura. "Oxford Street is described as a magical place, but if you go there at 6 pm on weekdays, I'm afraid your experience will not be very pleasant."
In fact, few cities in the world can challenge London's position as a global academic research center. There are 19 internationally renowned universities in London. At present, UCL and London Imperial College London rank the highest, ranking seventh and eighth respectively in the world. There are many famous universities, which means that London has a large number of research facilities and sufficient resources. Various art venues such as the British Museum, the British Library, the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery have brought a rich cultural and creative atmosphere to the city.
Whether British students or international students, the biggest concern in studying in London is financial affordability. Although students in Britain and the European Union have to pay less tuition fees than international students, they have also experienced the anguish of soaring tuition fees since 20 12. In addition, the cost of living and rent in London are significantly higher than those in other parts of Britain.
However, the highly concentrated world-class universities and research institutions, career development opportunities and wonderful social life, and the fierce collision between history and modernity make many students think that studying in London is worthwhile.
First place in Paris
Paris, which topped the list, has occupied the throne of the most popular city for studying abroad for five consecutive years. There are 18 world-famous universities in Paris, many of which have a long history and high international reputation, such as Paris Institute of Technology, Paris School of Politics, Paris University and Sorbonne University. In the past 100 years, these elite schools have trained many philosophers, scientists, politicians and business leaders who have changed the world, and also produced many masters in the fields of film, art and design.
Although Paris has always had a reputation for high cost of living, the relatively low tuition fees provide just the right balance, so that students who yearn for Huadu will not be discouraged. In addition, exquisite French cuisine is also open to foreign students, and many restaurants have student discounts. The charm of Paris is priceless to students. After a day's study, young people can follow Hemingway's footsteps in Luxembourg, have coffee in Beauvoir and Sartre's favorite cafes, or visit the famous Shakespeare bookstore. As Jacques Biot, president of the Paris Institute of Technology, said,
Biot) said: "Paris can provide many things for international students-history, art, culture and, of course, outstanding academic and scientific research capabilities. This is a unique place for students to absorb, explore, learn, participate and communicate. This is a city where dialogue, fraternity and freedom will always have a place. "