Europe defies financial turmoil to dominate top ten
LONDON, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Europe outshines the US
in a new ranking of the world's best cities for students, released
for the first time today by the research specialist behind the
annual QS World University Rankings(R).
For our video release, please go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV3AdDVpLFk&feature=youtu.be
Paris tops the table ahead of London, Boston and Melbourne, with
six European cities in the top ten. Singapore (12th) is the leading
Asian city ahead of Hong Kong (19=) and Tokyo (19=), while
Australia is the only country with two cities in the top ten.
Based on 12 criteria, QS Best Student Cities 2012 takes into
account the quality and number of internationally ranked
universities, alongside factors such as affordability, quality of
living and the reputation of local universities among
employers.
Europe triumphs on quality of living and affordability, with
tuition fees in top-ten cities Paris, Vienna, Zurich and Berlin
averaging under US$1,000 per year, compared to $30,000 in the US.
Twenty European cities make the top 50 compared to nine each from
North America and Asia and four from Latin America.
London claims the top score for the quality of its leading
universities, but Paris has a greater number of internationally
ranked institutions alongside superior all-round scores.
QS Best Student Cities 2012(
http://www.topuniversities.com/student-life/best-student-cities/2012
)
Rank City
1 Paris
2 London
3 Boston
4 Melbourne
5 Vienna
6 Sydney
7 Zurich
8= Berlin
8= Dublin
10 Montreal
QS Quacquarelli Symonds http://www.topuniversities.com
Top 50:
http://www.topuniversities.com/student-life/best-student-cities/2012
Edouard Husson, Vice-Chancellor of Paris universities: "This
research recognises the world-class study experience provided by
Paris. We have more globally ranked universities than any other
city, alongside low tuition fees. Moreover, Paris has four
"universities of excellence" as a result of the IDEX
competition."
London Mayor Boris Johnson: "I'm delighted to learn that London has
once again been confirmed as one of the best places on earth to be
a student. With over 400,000 students and more top ranked
universities than any other capital, London is a great student's
city. With the Olympic Games just around the corner, London is
undergoing an enormous transformation. Moreover, we've got twice as
many book shops as New York, and more museums than Paris. And by
the way, our museums are free."
QS Managing Director Nunzio Quacquarelli: "Going to university is
about more than just selecting the most prestigious institution.
When a broad range of factors are taken into account, cities in
continental Europe, Australia and Asia offer distinct advantages
for students."
SOURCEļ¹QS Quacquarelli Symonds, www.topuniversities.com