What Are The Top 10 Cities For Students In Asia?

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01 August 2025


In a major shift from last year, Seoul has emerged as the best city for students in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026, replacing London at the top

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The top two spots are now held by Asian cities, as Tokyo takes second place worldwide

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Seoul scored a perfect 100 overall, performing strongly across all key parameters, with Employer Activity at 93.3, Desirability at 90.2, and Affordability at 51.8

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With a strong Student View score of 93.8 and Desirability at 89.8, Singapore continues to be a popular destination

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Rank 12): Recognised for its high affordability (73) and balanced education offerings

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Beijing, China (Rank 13): Stands out with Employer Activity at 90.2 and a strong Affordability score of 76

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The other top-ranked student cities are:
Taipei (Taiwan)
Hong Kong SAR
Kyoto 
Shanghai (China Mainland)
Bangkok (Thailand)

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