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The QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2025, compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), have been released on the official QS website. This year’s rankings show notable improvements for four major Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Among the top 10 student cities worldwide are London, Tokyo, Seoul, Munich, Melbourne, Sydney, Paris, Zurich, and Berlin. A total of 150 cities are featured in this year’s rankings.
Delhi has emerged as the highest-ranked student city in India, positioned at 111th globally with an overall score of 55.3. Mumbai, known as the ‘City of Dreams,’ follows closely at 113th with a score of 54.8. Bengaluru holds the 130th spot with a score of 50.4, while Chennai is ranked 140th with a score of 47.8.
QS Best Student Cities 2025: Top 10 Global Rankings
- London, United Kingdom – Overall Score: 100
- Tokyo, Japan – Overall Score: 99.2
- Seoul, South Korea – Overall Score: 97.8
- Munich, Germany – Overall Score: 97.7
- Melbourne, Australia – Overall Score: 97.1
- Sydney, Australia – Overall Score: 95.4
- Paris, France – Overall Score: 94.6
- Zurich, Switzerland – Overall Score: 94.5
- Berlin, Germany – Overall Score: 94.4
- Montreal, Canada – Overall Score: 92.1
QS Best Student Cities 2025: Top Rankings in India
- Delhi – Rank: 111, Overall Score: 55.3
- Mumbai – Rank: 113, Overall Score: 54.8
- Bengaluru – Rank: 130, Overall Score: 50.4
- Chennai – Rank: 140, Overall Score: 47.8
The QS Best Student Cities ranking evaluates urban destinations for international students across six key categories: University Rankings, Student Mix, Desirability, Employer Activity, Affordability, and Student View. Education significantly influences both society and individuals, fostering innovative thinking and social advancement. Understanding the true value of education is crucial for maximizing its potential. For more details, visit the official Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) website.
Aniket Sardhana
