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The QS World University Rankings® 2019, released today, features 76 top universities in the UK, including four in the global top 10. 18 universities have the distinction of appearing in the global top 100, and more institutions have risen in this year’s ranking than fallen, when compared to their performance last year. Read on to discover the 10 best universities in the UK, or click here to view the full table.

10. University of Warwick

Up three places to rank 54^th in the world in 2019, the University of Warwick is actually based in the outskirts of Coventry and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 research-intensive UK universities.

9. University of Bristol

Another Russell Group member, the University of Bristol is down slightly this year to 51^st in the world but is nonetheless one of the UK's best universities. It was established in 1876 and has been associated with 13 Nobel Prize winners throughout its history.

8. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The social-science focused London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is placed 38^th in the world in 2019 and gets scores in the global top 10 for two of the six indicators used to compile the rankings: employer reputation and percentage of international students.

7. King's College London (KCL)

Staying in London, King’s College London is ranked 31^st in the world and is particularly well-regarded for its medical education and research and is home to the oldest nursing school still in operation: the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (established in 1860).

6. University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is up five places this year to now rank 29^th in the world and is in the global top 20 for its reputation among graduate employers. It also has the largest student community among these top UK universities, with 40,490 students, nearly 11,000 of whom are from outside the EU.

5. University of Edinburgh

Also up five spots this year is the University of Edinburgh, now ranked 18^th in the world. One of Scotland’s ancient universities (founded in 1582), the university has graduated some major figures in UK history, such as Charles Darwin, Alexander Graham Bell and J.K. Rowling. 

4. UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London) is ranked 10^th in the world in 2019 and is one of the largest and most diverse of the UK’s top universities, with a student population of 38,900, with almost 40 percent of these coming from outside the UK.

3. Imperial College London

Retaining its position of eighth in the world, Imperial College London is London’s highest-ranked institution this year, with a global reputation for the areas of science, engineering, business and medicine. It gets its best scores in the World University Rankings for its reputation among employers and percentage of international students.

2. University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge has swapped with rival Oxford to rank sixth in the world and second among the UK's best universities in 2019. Founded in 1209 and made up of 31 constituent colleges, Cambridge has graduated the likes of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry.

1. University of Oxford

Number one among the best universities in the UK this year is the University of Oxford, which swapped places with arch-rival Cambridge to rank fifth in the world. Oxford has been helped up the ranking by its excellent reputation among both academics and employers and a very strong ratio of faculty members to students (seventh in the world). The oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford operates the world’s largest university press. 

Read about how Oxford and Cambridge compare here.

The other top 20 UK universities are…

11. University of Glasgow – ranked joint 69^th in the world.
12. Durham University – ranked 74^th in the world.
13. University of Sheffield – ranked joint 75^th in the world.
14. University of Birmingham – ranked joint 79^th in the world.
15. University of Nottingham – ranked 82^nd in the world.
16. University of Leeds – ranked joint 93^rd in the world.
17. University of Southampton – ranked 96^th in the world.
18. University of St Andrews – ranked 97^th in the world.
19. Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) – ranked 119^th in the world.
20. Lancaster University – ranked 131^st in the world.

The remaining top universities in the UK, in order of how they ranked this year, are:

21. University of York – ranked 134^th in the world.
22. Newcastle University – ranked joint 141^st in the world, up 20 places this year.
23. Cardiff University – ranked 145^th in the world.
24. University of Liverpool – ranked joint 151^st in the world, up 22 places.
25. University of Exeter – ranked joint 154^th in the world.
26. University of Bath – ranked 158^th in the world.
27. University of Aberdeen – ranked joint 172^nd in the world.
28. Queen's University of Belfast – ranked joint 180^th in the world, up 22 places.
29. University of Reading – ranked joint 195^th in the world.
30. Loughborough University – ranked joint 218^th in the world.
31. University of Leicester – ranked joint 223^rd in the world.
32. University of Sussex – ranked 227^th in the world.
33. Royal Holloway University of London – ranked 236^th in the world, up 23 places.
34. University of Surrey – ranked 248^th in the world.
35. University of Strathclyde – ranked 268^th in the world.
36. University of East Anglia (UEA) – ranked joint 269^th in the world.
37. University of Dundee – ranked joint 272^nd in the world.
38. SOAS - School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London – ranked 288^th in the world.
39. Heriot-Watt University – ranked joint 302^nd in the world.
40. Birkbeck College, University of London – ranked joint 306^th in the world.
41. Brunel University – ranked joint 332^nd in the world.
42. City University London – ranked 351^st in the world.

=43. University of Essex – ranked joint 355^th in the world.

=43. University of Kent – ranked joint 355^th in the world.

45. Oxford Brookes University – ranked joint 363^rd in the world.
46. Aston University – ranked joint 381^st in the world.
47. Goldsmiths, University of London – ranked 396^th in the world.
48. University of Stirling – ranked joint 417^th in the world.
49. Aberystwyth University – ranked joint 432^nd in the world (up from 481-490).

=50. Bangor University – ranked joint 435^th in the world.

=50. Swansea University – ranked joint 435^th in the world.

After the global top 500, the remaining universities are ranked in ranges, starting from 501-510 and going up to 801-1000.

Universities in the same range as others are considered to be in joint place. Find out more here.

52. Coventry University – ranked 571-580 in the world.

=53. Kingston University, London – ranked 591-600 in the world.

=53. University of Bradford – ranked 591-600 in the world.

=53. University of Hull – ranked 591-600 in the world.

The following five top UK universities are all ranked in the 601-650 range, making them joint 56^th in the UK:

=56. Keele University

=56. University of Plymouth – up from 701-750.

=56. University of Portsmouth

=56. Ulster University

=56. University of Westminster

The next five UK universities are ranked in the 701-750 range, making them joint 61^st in the UK:

=61. Bournemouth University

=61. Northumbria University at Newcastle

=61. University of East London – up from 801-1000.

=61. University of Greenwich – up from 801-1000.

=61. University of Huddersfield

Six institutions are in the 751-800 range, making them joint 66^th in the UK:

=66. London Metropolitan University

=66. London South Bank University

=66. Middlesex University

=66. University of Brighton

=66. University of Hertfordshire

=66. University of Salford

And finally, the remaining five UK universities are all ranked 801-1000, making them joint 72^nd in the UK:

=72. Edinburgh Napier University

=72. Manchester Metropolitan University

=72. Nottingham Trent University

=72. The Robert Gordon University

=72. University of Central Lancashire

You can find out more about studying in the UK with our complete guide, which features advice on applications, visas, costs, funding and more.

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There are 26 Canadian universities in the QS World University Rankings® 2019, ranked based on six indicators, including employer and academic reputations and citations per faculty member, a measure of research impact.

Read on to count down the 10 best universities in Canada in this year’s ranking, plus a look at how its other institutions performed.

10. Queen's University

Queen’s University, based in Kingston, Ontario, continues to rank 10^th among the best universities in Canada, although it dropped slightly globally to joint 239^th place this year. One of the oldest Canadian universities, its founding in 1841 predates the founding of Canada itself (by 26 years).

9. University of Calgary

Ranked 229^th in the world in 2019, the University of Calgary is made up of five campuses, including a branch campus in Doha, Qatar, which was opened in 2007 and focuses on nursing education.

8. Western University

Western University is located in London, Ontario and is ranked joint 214^th in the world in 2019, achieving the best score in this top 10 for its percentage of international faculty members, ranking 62^nd in the world.

7. University of Waterloo

Ranked joint 163^rd in the world in 2019, the University of Waterloo is in the top 100 globally for the citations per faculty member indicator. It was established in 1956, making it one of the younger best universities in Canada.

6. Université de Montréal

Down from fifth to sixth among the best universities in Canada, the Université de Montréal, established in 1878, is nonetheless the top-ranked Francophone institution in the country at joint 149^th.

5. McMaster University

Ranked 146^th in the world in 2019 and the fifth highest-ranked university in Canada, McMaster University is based in Hamilton, Ontario and is particularly well-regarded for its medical school.

4. University of Alberta

Down slightly on last year but nonetheless Canada’s fourth highest-ranked institution, the University of Alberta is ranked 109^th and is mainly based in Edmonton. It’s a huge economic driver for the province of Alberta, contributing five percent of its annual gross domestic product (GDP).

3. University of British Columbia

Up four places this year to now rank within the global top 50 at 47^th, the University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver and Kelowna in British Columbia (the country’s westernmost province). It has graduated eight Nobel Prize winners and 71 Rhodes scholars.

2. McGill University

Ranked 33^rd in the world this year, just five spots behind the University of Toronto, McGill University has the best score for its percentage of international students out of the top 10, with students coming from some 150 countries.

1. University of Toronto

The University of Toronto holds on its first-place position among the best universities in Canada, climbing three places to rank 28^th in the world this year. It gets its best score for its academic reputation (18^th in the world) and is also in the top 50 for its reputation among graduate employers.

The other 16 top universities in Canada are:

11. Simon Fraser University – ranked joint 264^th in the world
12. Dalhousie University – ranked joint 279^th
13. University of Ottawa – ranked joint 289^th
14. University of Victoria – ranked joint 359^th
15. Laval University – ranked joint 402^nd
16. University of Saskatchewan – ranked joint 461^st
17. Concordia University – ranked joint 464^th
18. York University – ranked joint 481^st
19. Université du Québec – ranked 541-550
20. University of Guelph – ranked 581-590
21. University of Manitoba – ranked 601-650

=22. Carleton University – ranked 651-700

=22. Memorial University of Newfoundland – ranked 651-700

=22. Université de Sherbrooke – ranked 651-700

=22. University of Windsor – ranked 651-700

26. Ryerson University – ranked 801-1000

Find out more about studying in Canada with our complete guide, including advice on applications, visas, fees and more.

For information about ranking categories, and answers to other frequently asked questions, click here.

Click here to discover the top universities in the world in 2020. 

The QS World University Rankings® 2019 is out now, showcasing 1,000 of the world’s best universities in 85 countries, based on a methodology which assesses each university on six metrics, including its reputation among academics and employers.

Read on as we count down to discover this year’s top 10 or watch the video below.

10. UCL (University College London)

Down three spots but nonetheless included among the 10 best universities in the world, the UK’s UCL earns its best score in the academic reputation indicator, and also achieves a strong score for its proportion of international students, making it a diverse place to study.

9. University of Chicago

The US’ University of Chicago retains its position of ninth in the world in 2019, with a particularly high score for its reputation among academics.

8. Imperial College London

Imperial is ranked eighth in the world this year and is now London’s highest-ranked university. Like UCL, it boasts an excellent score for the international students indicator, meaning you’ll be in good company if you study at either university as an international student.

7. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)

Switzerland’s ETH Zurich is the highest-ranked university in continental Europe and climbed three places in this year’s ranking, with its best score for citations per faculty member, a measure of research impact.

6. University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge slips one place in this year’s ranking but does achieve higher scores than rival Oxford for its reputations among academics and employers, ranked second in the world for both after Harvard.

5. University of Oxford

The 2019 results see Oxford overtake Cambridge in our list of the world's best universities, climbing one place to rank fifth in the world and first out of the UK’s 76 entries, with top-10 scores for its academic and employer reputations as well as its faculty/student ratio.

4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

The smallest university in the top 10, Caltech retains its position of fourth in the world this year. Students benefit from an excellent student/faculty ratio, and Caltech also beats rival MIT in the citations per faculty member indicator, for which it’s ranked fifth in the world.

3. Harvard University

Harvard continues to rank third in the world as of the 2019 results but remains first in the world for both employer and academic reputation.

2. Stanford University

Also retaining its position from last year is Stanford, which achieves its best scores for its reputation among academics and employers (fifth for both).

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

And finally, MIT appears to be unbeatable as the world’s highest-ranked university, holding on to the top spot for a record seventh year in a row this year. MIT also gets its highest scores for its reputations with academics and employers, at third and fourth respectively.

Best universities in the world by location

Looking beyond the UK, US and Switzerland, see below to find out the top university in each of the other 82 countries included in the ranking.

Argentina: Universidad de Buenos Aires – ranked 73^rd in the world

Australia: Australian National University (ANU) – ranked 24^th

Austria: Universität Wien (University of Vienna) – ranked joint 175^th

Azerbaijan: Baku State University – ranked 801-1000

Bahrain: University of Bahrain – ranked 801-1000

Bangladesh: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and the University of Dhaka – both ranked 801-1000

Belarus: Belarus State University – ranked 354^th

Belgium: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven – ranked 81^st

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo School of Science and Technology – ranked 571-580

Brazil: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – ranked 118^th

Brunei Darussalam: University of Brunei Darussalam – ranked joint 323^rd

Bulgaria: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – ranked 801-1000

Canada: University of Toronto – ranked 28^th

Chile: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – ranked joint 132^nd

China: Tsinghua University – ranked 17^th

Colombia: Universidad de Los Andes Colombia – ranked joint 272^nd

Costa Rica: Universidad de Costa Rica – ranked 501-510

Croatia: University of Zagreb – ranked 801-1000

Cuba: Universidad de la Habana – ranked 511-520

Czech Republic: Charles University – ranked joint 317^th

Denmark: University of Copenhagen – ranked joint 79^th

Ecuador: Universidad de San Francisco de Quito – ranked 701-750

Egypt: American University in Cairo – ranked joint 420^th

Estonia: University of Tartu – ranked joint 321^st

Finland: University of Helsinki – ranked 110^th

France: Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University (PSL) – ranked 50^th

Germany: Technische Universität München – ranked 61^st

Greece: National Technical University of Athens – ranked joint 446^th

Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong (HKU) – ranked 25^th

Hungary: University of Szeged – ranked joint 470^th

India: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) – ranked 162^nd

Indonesia: University of Indonesia – ranked joint 292^nd

Iran: Sharif University of Technology – ranked 432^nd

Iraq: University of Baghdad – ranked 651-700

Israel: Hebrew University of Jerusalem – ranked 154^th

Italy: Politecnico di Milano – ranked joint 156^th

Japan: University of Tokyo – ranked 23^rd

Jordan: University of Jordan – ranked 601-650

Kazakhstan: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – ranked 220^th

Kenya: University of Nairobi – ranked 801-1000

Kuwait: Kuwait University – ranked 801-1000

Latvia: Riga Technical University – ranked 751-800

Lebanon: American University of Beirut (AUB) – ranked joint 237^th

Lithuania: Vilnius University – ranked 488^th

Macao, S.A.R., China: University of Macau – ranked joint 443^rd

Malaysia: Universiti Malaya (UM) – ranked joint 87^th

Mexico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) – ranked 113^th

Morocco: Al Akhawayn University Ifrane – ranked 801-1000

Netherlands: Delft University of Technology – ranked 52^nd

New Zealand: University of Auckland – ranked 85^th

Norway: University of Oslo – ranked 135^th

Oman: Sultan Qaboos University – ranked joint 450^th

Pakistan: Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) – ranked joint 397^th

Palestine: Birzeit University – ranked 801-1000

Peru: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú – ranked 551-560

Philippines: University of the Philippines – ranked joint 384^th

Poland: University of Warsaw – ranked joint 394^th

Portugal: University of Porto – ranked 328^th

Puerto Rico: Universidad de Puerto Rico – ranked 801-1000

Qatar: Qatar University – ranked joint 332^nd

Republic of Ireland: Trinity College Dublin (TCD) – ranked joint 104^th

Romania: Has five universities all ranked 801-1000, including Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Russia: Lomonosov Moscow State University – ranked 90^th

Saudi Arabia: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) – ranked 189^th

Serbia: University of Belgrade – ranked 801-1000

Singapore: National University of Singapore (NUS) – ranked 11^th

Slovakia: Comenius University in Bratislava and Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava – both ranked 751-800

Slovenia: University of Ljubljana – ranked 651-700

South Africa: University of Cape Town – ranked joint 200^th

South Korea: Seoul National University (SNU) – ranked 36^th

Spain: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid – ranked 159^th

Sri Lanka: University of Colombo – ranked 801-1000

Sweden: Lund University – ranked 92^nd

Taiwan: National Taiwan University (NTU) – ranked 72^nd

Thailand: Culalongkorn University – ranked 271^st

Turkey: Koç University – ranked joint 448^th

Ukraine: V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University – ranked joint 481^st

United Arab Emirates: Khalifa University– ranked 315^th

Uruguay: Universidad de Montevideo – ranked 531-540

Venezuela: Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) – ranked 751-800

Vietnam: Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) – ranked 701-750

Sydney is without a doubt one of the best cities to study abroad in: with stunning coastline and beaches, national parks and bustling nightlife, you’ll never have a shortage of study break activities. After all, what’s better than hitting the beach post-lecture?

Unfortunately, Sydney is also one of the most expensive cities in the world, but don’t let that scare you off. Between the abundance of outdoor activities, student discounts, and places offering free admission, there are heaps of free things to do in Sydney that won’t break your student budget. Here are 10 of our favorites.

Bondi to Coogee coastal walk

By far my favorite thing to do in Sydney is the spectacular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. With every corner you turn, you’ll be pulling out your camera to snap yet another Insta-worthy picture. The walk takes around two hours, but with all the beaches, cafes, rock pools, and lookout points along the way, you’ll want to block out a whole day if you can.

Sydney Opera House

What would a trip to Sydney be without a trip to the world-famous Opera House? Take a stroll down the boardwalk and enjoy the picturesque harbor view, with the Sydney Harbor Bridge in the distance.

Grab a beer at the Opera Bar (although, it’ll cost you for that view), or take a walk around the entire building to see the iconic architecture of the building from every angle.

Walk across the Sydney Harbor Bridge

Just across the pond from the Opera House, stands the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge. Save a few hundred dollars on the bridge climb and walk across the bridge to get the same stunning views of the harbor and city skyline.

Take the ferry to Manly

While the ferry ride will cost you a few dollars, once you arrive at Manly there’s no need break out the wallet again (except for an ice cream, of course). On the trip over, passing both the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House, you can enjoy what’s (in my opinion) the best view of the city.

Once you arrive in Manly, grab a surfboard, chill at the beach, or enjoy the local artists busking in the streets. If you visit on the weekend, you can catch the Manly Market Place showcasing unique products from local businesses. 

Manly to Spit Bridge Walk

Once you take the ferry over to Manly, this three-hour roundtrip oceanfront walk is the perfect activity before hitting Manly Beach for the day. Between May and November, you can even spot migrating whales in the distance as they make their way along the NSW coast.

The ending point of this journey, North Head Lookout, showcases stunning ocean views with the Sydney skyline in the distance. This lookout is also one of the best places in Sydney to catch the sunset.  

Dive into some culture

Entry to both the Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art are completely free, with several different exhibitions and events available, and the MCA offers free guided tours daily. The Rocks Discovery Museum, rich in aboriginal history, is also free to enter and located in one of Sydney’s oldest neighborhoods.

Get back to nature

While Sydney is known for its city life, there’s no shortage of parks and gardens to get your nature fix. The Royal National Park is home to over 100km of walking tracks, picnic sites, and secluded beaches. Similarly, the Royal Botanical Gardens showcases immaculately kept gardens right in the heart of the city, and also offers free tours.  

Take in the million-dollar view at Observatory Hill

It’s hard to beat the view from Observatory Hill, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. I know what you’re thinking…yet another view of the city? Trust me, this one is a must see!

Stick around until dark and take a look at the stars through one of the telescopes for a small fee.

Take a free walking tour

With a city as big and fast-paced as Sydney, it’s intimidating not knowing your way around when you first arrive. Especially if you’re planning on settling down for a while, a free city tour is the perfect way to get you familiar with the area.

A three-hour guided tour will show you all of the highlights and hot-spots in town. Also, check out the free shuttle bus that runs to central spots in the CBD.

Check out the free festivals

Depending on the time of year you’re visiting, there are heaps of free festivals and cultural events happening throughout city. Watch some epic fireworks on New Year’s Eve, catch the Mardi Gras parade, be amazed by the light festival at Vivid Sydney, or enjoy the culture and art of The Sydney Festival. Hopefully the timing of your visit to Sydney is good and you can catch at least one of these amazing events.

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如果你即将完成中学学业，你可能正在权衡不同留学目的地的利弊。你是否考虑过去欧洲留学？

欧洲拥有近1000所QS排名的大学和众多财富500强企业，是研究、学术和商业的神经中枢。

对于毕业生和年轻的专业人士来说，生活在欧洲大陆还意味着安全网和其他众多的好处，例如世界上最好的工作条件和无与伦比的生活质量。

因此，像ESCP 欧洲这样的商学院在伦敦、马德里、巴黎、都灵和柏林等欧洲最好的城市都有卫星校区，这可能不是一个巧合。下面就来看看这五座城市的魅力所在。

伦敦

保健指数：高

生活质量指数：高

生活费(不包括租金)：775.82英镑(1,042美元)

QS最佳学生城市排名位置：第1名

伦敦是第12个最受学生欢迎的城市，该调查作为2018年QS最佳学生城市排名的一部分，这很容易理解为什么。无论是在伦敦时装周上自拍，在伦敦游戏节上玩cosplay，还是在Shoreditch品尝flat whites咖啡，周末你永远不会无事可做。

伦敦还充斥着大量的职业机会。四大会计师事务所（普华永道、德勤、安永和毕马威）和75%的财富500强企业都在伦敦设有总部。伦敦惊人的企业集中度为学生提供了一系列难以置信的机会，从暑期实习到毕业生计划。

ESCP欧洲的伦敦校区占地4,000平方米，位于首都最可爱的地区之一--汉普斯特德，靠近市中心，步行10分钟即可到达占地320公顷的林地、池塘和绵延的高草公园。附近还可以找到一系列高端精品店和餐厅。

主楼是一栋传统的维多利亚式建筑，有美丽的壁炉，并有自己的小教堂，有拱形天花板和彩色玻璃窗。商学院拥有12个演讲厅，一个学生休息室，校园咖啡厅，一个模拟交易室和一个语言实验室。

巴黎

生活质量指数：高

生活费用：非常低

保健指数：高

生活费，不包括租金：884.12欧元(1,044美元)

QS最佳学生城市排名位置: 第5名

虽然很多城市都会宣称自己是文化的佼佼者，但根据《世界城市文化报告》，巴黎拥有世界上最多的艺术馆、公共图书馆、现场音乐场所和电影院。

生活在巴黎最好的事情之一就是你家门口有大量的文化产品。当然，这里有卢浮宫（Louvre），有维纳斯-德-米洛（Venus de Milo）、蒙娜-丽莎（Mona Lisa）和埃及木乃伊，还有位于左岸的奥赛博物馆（Musée d'Orsay），它拥有世界上最多的印象派绘画收藏，还有罗丹博物馆（Musée Rodin），这是一座位于第七行政区的18世纪华丽豪宅，专门收藏法国雕塑家奥古斯特-罗丹的作品。

然后，是食物。在巴黎，你真的不需要花大钱就能吃得很好。在这座城市的某个隐秘的小酒馆里，您可以花10欧元（11美元）以下的价格品尝到无数美味的苏式薄饼（crêpes suzettes）、羊角面包（croque monsieurs）和牛排（steak fritesto）。 但是，任何一个生活在巴黎的资金紧张的学生都会发现，去最近的boulangeriewill通常足以让你的生活变得更美好。

ESCP 欧洲在巴黎有两个美丽的校区--一个在11区，位于市中心，另一个在蒙帕纳斯，是一个商店和餐馆林立的热闹地区，这里曾是海明威和菲茨杰拉德的故乡。

柏林

生活质量指数：非常高

保健指数：非常高

生活费(不包括租金)：757.92欧元(892美元)

QS最佳学生城市排名位置: 第7名

柏林是36小时电子音乐派对、改造后的仓库和联合办公空间的所在地，艺术、音乐、商业和俱乐部文化在这里交相辉映。如果问任何一个欧洲学生今年夏天想去哪里旅行，你可能会发现柏林是他们的首选。

这并不是一个完全神秘的原因。柏林是酷之都，其夜生活的多样性也是无与伦比的。这座时髦的德国城市迎合了每个人的需求，无论是在老派的kneipen（酒吧）里静静地品酒，还是周中在废弃的发电厂里进行电子狂欢。

更何况，与巴黎或伦敦相比，柏林的价格非常实惠，交通也很方便。一张季票的月票只需81.00欧元(95.37美元)，你可以24小时乘坐地下铁道(U-Bahn)、市郊铁道(S-Bahn)、公交车或有轨电车前往柏林的任何地方。

ESCP欧洲的柏林校区俯瞰夏洛滕堡宫的巴洛克式花园，这是一座17世纪的美丽宫殿，有洛可可式的装饰，有茶馆和鲤鱼池。 ESCP欧洲校区的主楼是由柏林最著名的建筑师路德维希-霍夫曼（Ludwig Hoffmann）以新巴洛克风格设计的，拥有世界一流的设施。

马德里

生活质量指数：非常高

生活费用：非常低

保健指数：高

生活费，不包括租金：646.88欧元(760美元)

QS最佳学生城市排名位置: 第32名

马德里拥有众多的艺术画廊、餐厅、剧院和世界著名的机构，如普拉多和索菲亚王宫，是欧洲大陆最具活力的艺术和文化目的地之一。

这里冬季温和，夏季舒适，气温很少低于6°C/42.8°F，夏季旺季可高达32°C/89.6°F。每年夏季的大型节日都会充分利用天气，为街道增添色彩，人们会聚集在一起庆祝Pride，还有许多现场音乐节，如Veranos de la Villa，以及许多特殊兴趣活动，如Mulafest，为期四天的滑板、霹雳舞和街头艺术节。

迁居马德里上大学也是一个学习世界第三大语言的机会，仅次于普通话和英语。它在雇主中的需求量很大，是许多公司的官方语言。

如果你想用英语学习，马德里世界一流的ESCP欧洲商学院提供了许多完全用英语授课的课程.它距离Monte del Pardo国家公园只有几分钟的路程，对学生来说是一个理想的位置。周围有一个6000平方米的花园，它有一个停车场，一个储备充足的图书馆，最先进的计算机实验室，一个户外座位的咖啡厅，和舒适的多功能教室。

都灵

生活质量指数：高

生活费用：非常低

保健指数：高

生活费，不包括租金：694.05欧元(819美元)

都灵位于意大利阿尔卑斯山脚下，距离地中海波光粼粼的蓝色海水仅两小时车程，拥有美丽的绿树成荫的林荫大道和巴洛克风格的大型广场。

这是一个价格极其低廉的意大利城市：你可以在市中心租一套一居室的公寓，只需515欧元（608美元）。这也是一个非常紧凑和适合步行的城市。奇怪的是，都灵成功地避开了游客的视线，所以它并没有像罗马或威尼斯这样的城市一样，每天都有一些麻烦和问题。

ESCP欧洲的都灵校区位于Palazzo dei Poveri Vecchi，这是一栋19世纪的红砖建筑，新近装修，马赛克地板，内部拱门与柱子和高天花板。它有自己的户外座位和花园，以及一个新的侧翼与学生休息室。

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带您虚拟参观ESCP欧洲商学院位于巴黎、马德里、伦敦、柏林和都灵的华丽校园，所有校园都拥有世界一流的设施和著名的师资力量。

所有生活成本和生活质量指标均来自Numbeo。

GRE考试的语文部分中，每20个问题中平均约有6个短文填空。意味着考生总共会遇到约12个短文填空题。

这些问题长度不一，但一般包括如下典型分类：四个单项填空题，四到五个双项填空题，三到四个三项填空题。

此类问题的根本是测试考生理解句子结构和意思的能力，以及整体词汇量和对位置关系的掌握。完成短文填空的方法有很多，需要细心敏锐地避开出题人的陷阱。

逆向思维就是对付这12道题的一个有效方法。没错——逆向。首先尝试完成最后一个填空，这样可以帮你避开语序、语法和上下文关系上的错误。

当一个题里面有三个填空选择时，非常建议采用逆向思维法，有两个填空时也可以使用。这样，最后一个填空答案便可以帮助考生弄清楚第一个和第二个填空内容，绕过语言陷阱，得到正确的答案。

下面就举个例子，分步讲解如何采用逆向思维方法完成一道GRE的短文填空题：

Major philosophical (i)____ about morality, identity and rationality, for example, can often be (ii)____ by thought experiments: short and simple expositions that pose an abstract and complex problem in a concrete manner with all the (iii)____ factors removed.

如果我们先看第三个空白处，前面是“short（短）”和“simple（简单）”两个词，后面是“factors removed（去除掉因素）”，说明这些因素都应该是extraneous的。逆向思考，如果这些问题是“abstract and complex（抽象而复杂的）”，它们就不太可能是“dogmas（教义）”或“certitudes（确切的东西）”，这样第一个空白处最合适填写的便是“dilemmas（隐晦难懂的事情）”这个选项。然后很明显，思想体验（thought experiments）可以“illuminate（阐明）”前面假设选择的“dilemmas（隐晦难懂的事情）”这个选项，那最后的正确答案就是：BEG。

多选填空都有一个主要的犯错危险，就是没有读到最后而匆忙地确定答案，这就是正向思维做法的一个缺点。如果犯了这个错误，那剩下的部分也就跟着走偏，很可能就选择了错的答案，因为根据上下文线索，最后一个空与前面两个存在呼应的关系。GRE考试增加了很多上下文语境，这些句子可能会非常微妙和冗长。（这就是出题人想要难倒考生的计谋！）

此外，GRE的出题人还故意让题中的第一和第二处空白几乎无法选择，这就必然要采用“逆向思维策略”。我们来看看下面的例子，解决第三处填空对于解决第一处和第二处填空问题的重要性：

A highly intelligent person often thinks (i)____; a few snippets of information can trigger a (ii)____ conclusion that might not stand up to closer, and (iii)____, scrutiny.

纵观整段，我们可以了解，如果一个结论“可能站不住脚”，那它很可能是一个糟糕的结论，所以第二处空白选择“hasty（仓促）”一词，推理第三处空白选择“slower（细细地）”，因为其他两个可能的选项——“precipitous（急躁）”和“overt（公开）”——都读不通。

最后，一个非常聪明的人往往思考得“too quickly”，最终暴露出错误，需要“细细地”审查，从而确认第三处空白的答案。正确的答案选择是：CFG。

当然，这种策略只适用于你能够得出第二或第三处空白答案的情况，如果不能，显然还是必须根据上下文线索，先尽量确定第一处空白的答案。

但是总体上讲，尽可能采用逆向思维处理GRE短文填空题可以帮助你更快、更容易地找到正确答案。切记，就GRE考试来说，有时候“逆行”会让你“前进”。

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There’s only so much work you can get done perched on the cramped desk in your gloomy dorm room or squeezed into a corner of the library. A change in scenery can really help get those productive and creative juices flowing however (providing there’s reliable Wi-Fi, of course), which is why I’ve made it my mission to compile a list of the best places in Perth to get your study on.

Never underestimate the power of a large flat white at a cozy café to help motivate you to get things done. With strong coffee, tasty treats, brilliant architecture, and beautiful outdoor spaces, there are plenty of places to study in which will help relieve some of that stress and make your studying bearable.

Perth Cultural Centre

Nestled in-between the CBD and Northbridge, the Perth Cultural Centre is a public environment that showcases an abundance of art and culture.

There are various different spots where you can sit and work at the Perth Cultural Centre. On a sunny day, you can take a seat outside in the James St Amphitheatre or find natural tranquility at the Urban Wetland, all while taking in the vibrant public artwork. The wide variety means we could have almost made this entire list of best study spots in Perth purely about the Cultural Centre.

While this outdoor oasis can be busy, it still provides a less hectic environment than campus for sitting back and being productive. This area offers free Wi-Fi in all outdoor zones, as a part of the free Wi-Fi throughout Perth CBD.

State Library of Western Australia

If you’re sick of your university library (because let’s face it, who isn’t?), there are plenty of other library spaces that likely won’t be as jam-packed full of students every day. Located within the Perth Cultural Centre, the State Library of Western Australia is the perfect spot for a study session. Here you’ll find a relaxing, ambient atmosphere with a ton of resources on WA heritage if you’re keen on a study break.

The library has a cozy café on the ground floor where you can grab a study snack, and the fourth floor has an amazing view of the city’s architecture (but don’t let that distract you from your work). The library offers a ton of eResources, free Wi-Fi, printing and copying services, free library cards, and study rooms available to book for group sessions.

Perth City Library  

Similarly, there is also the Perth City Library, located in the heart of the metropolitan area. Built in 2016, the modern architecture, cafes, and outdoor terrace here make it the ideal location to get work done.

This is truly the best study spot in Perth for a peaceful, reflective experience — you may even want to hang out here on your days off (okay, maybe not!).

Stirling Gardens

What better way to relieve some study stress than by getting outside and feeling a fresh breeze while soaking up some Vitamin D? Forget indoor cubicles—there’s truly no better way to study on a sunny Perth day (which is most days of the year).

Located right outside the CBD on the way to Elizabeth Quay, Stirling Gardens is a relaxing space full of beautiful vegetation and flowers, water elements, and shady spots to kick back with a textbook.

Hyde Park

Staying outside on our list of best study spots in Perth, Hyde Park is another stunning outdoor space with lakes, a variety of non-native trees (autumn is the best time to visit to witness the leaves changing colours), a ton of grassy space, and sheltered gazebos.

Kings Park

A few minutes down the road from Hyde Park, Kings Park offers a panoramic city view and botanical gardens; a perfect spot to grab lunch at the café in between readings. While these outdoor spaces do not offer free Wi-Fi, they’re one of the best study spots in Perth to get readings done without any electronic distractions.

The Tenth State

The Tenth State, located close to The University of Western Australia, is a convenient location for students to escape campus life. It doubles as a trendy homeware boutique store, with an intimate backroom surrounded by a variety of plants—so dreamy!

Come early to secure a spot and reward yourself to a homemade pastry after completing that tough assignment.

Canvas Café

If you’re in the Fremantle Area, Canvas Café is a hidden gem ideal for those looking to focus in a quiet atmosphere. With a tranquil outdoor courtyard, the combination of sunshine and leafy trees makes it the perfect spot, particularly if you need to get a lot of work done. This café is located at the Fremantle Arts Centre, meaning you can check out the artwork to clear your mind after an intense study session.

Baylon Café

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the CBD, Leederville is an area located five minutes outside the city, which is home to no shortage of trendy cafes and laptop-friendly workspaces. If you look hard enough, off the beaten track lies Baylon Café, equipped with outdoor seating, savory treats, and retro vibes.

Foam Café

The last place on our list of best study spots in Perth is Foam Café, which is ideal for night owls as it has a range of both healthy (and not so healthy) locally sourced options to choose from until 10pm.

From Sydney’s beautiful harbor, with its iconic bridge and opera house, to the world-famous Bondi Beach, there are plenty of reasons why Sydney is one of the most desirable cities in the world for studying abroad. However, Bondi Beach isn’t the only beautiful beach Sydney is home to.

If you’ve got some spare time between your studies for heading to the beach, practicing your surfing and having an Aussie-style BBQ (and let’s face it, there’s always time for a visit to the beach) then here’s our guide to some of the best beaches Sydney has to offer, from the obvious to the lesser known.

Bondi Beach

Obviously, we have to start our list of the best beaches in Sydney with the most famous beach in the city, if not Australia. Bondi Beach is legendary, with tourists and Australians alike both flocking here daily to spend the day on the golden sands.

This is one of the most Instagram-able spots in Sydney for a reason; the Bondi Icebergs create a perfect backdrop for your beach selfies.

With a wide array of delicious eateries just offshore, including Harry’s Bondi which is famed for its smoked salmon and Vida Surf Store (try the smoothie bowls, they’re simply delicious), you could feasibly spend the whole day here.

When you visit, stop and take a look at the beautiful art alongside the beach - artists from all over the world take turns to create the incredible murals displayed here.

If you can surf, then you’re in luck, as Bondi has some awesome waves, so be sure to grab your board and check them out.

Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach is a few bays along from Bondi and is also hugely popular. It has golden sand and a gentler wave, which is perfect for those who are desperate for a swim in the Australian summer heat.

Between Bondi and Coogee, there’s a famous coastal walk that takes you along some beautiful beaches, including Bronte Beach and Clovelly Beach. Be sure to check out this walk at some point, as the views are amazing, and the beaches you pass are also worth a visit.

At Coogee, you’ll find the Coogee Pavilion, a lovely spot for dinner or a drink, and home to the infamous Sunday Sessions. Close by, there’s also Le Petit Cafe, an excellent spot for breakfast, and Sugarcane, a delicious modern Thai restaurant.

Watson’s Bay

Watson’s Bay is located in the South Head peninsula and is a cracking day trip for those wishing to explore beaches further away from the eastern suburb beaches. Take the South Head heritage trail and at the top of the walk you’ll get to visit the historic Hornby Lighthouse, which was built in 1858. Whale spotting is also available from South Head between May and November.

Watson’s Bay is Australia’s oldest fishing village, and diners can expect some incredible seafood here. Doyle’s on the Wharf is an excellent spot for takeaway fish and chips, but if you’d rather eat in, try Doyle’s on the Beach where you’ll find an amazing array of freshly-caught fish, plus prawns and lobster. The nearby Watson’s Boutique Hotel also has gorgeous views and a fabulous dining area and bar.

Manly Beach

Manly Beach is one of Australia’s most celebrated beaches and for good reasons. It’s an incredible surf spot, and locals hit the waves here pretty much every day, including in their lunch break. The beach is actually a National Surfing Reserve, and there are lessons available for non-surfers at Manly Surf School or Manly Surf Guide.

If you do get into the water, you’ll notice plenty of eye-catching fish, including the blue groper. For those wanting to dive, PADI courses are available. Try out The Dive Centre Manly, and get qualified in a gorgeous coral-rich area off one of the best beaches in Sydney.

Palm Beach

An hour and a half from the city center is the luxurious Palm Beach. With golden sands and beautiful blue seas, it’s an incredible beach with glorious views and fully deserving of its spot on our list of the best beaches in Sydney.

Located at Sydney’s northernmost seaside point of Barrenjoey Head, Palm Beach can be accessed via a coastal trail. At the most northerly point, the beach is excellent for surf, whereas the south end of the beach is protected and has an ocean pool which is great for swimming. The beach is 2.3km long, so perfect for those who want a seaside stroll.

Tamarama Beach

We end our look at the best beaches in Sydney with Tamarama Beach, which is located in between Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach and can be seen and accessed via the Bondi to Coogee walk. Its nickname among locals is ‘Glamarama’, because of the typically glamorous and beautiful people that hang out here.

The beach is great for surfing, and there are often heaps of surfers in the water. Take care, as the currents can be strong at Tamarama, and it’s known as one of the more dangerous surf spots, so probably not the best place to try surfing for the first time.

There are some days when sitting at home or in your usual library cubicle, drinking the same campus coffee and soaking in the same view, can be too frustrating. There’s great power in a change of scenery when you’re studying, and fortunately there are no shortage of study spots in Sydney that are sure to give you a fresh perspective and kick-start that motivation. Listed are some of the best spots in Sydney to spend an afternoon finishing off that 5000-word paper.  

From North Sydney to Bondi to the CBD, there are heaps of places you can study in Sydney and get a coffee and/or food, but here are some of our favorites. And yes, they all have free Wi-Fi.

State Library of New South Wales   

When you eventually get tired of your university library, the State Library of New South Wales is a great place to head. It offers a ton of different study spaces, a café, and even an exhibition gallery you can check out during a study break.

The building is equipped with fast wi-fi, free computer use, printing and photocopying services, plus study rooms for group work. Sign up for a free library card to get access to all of the resources on offer.

City of Sydney Libraries

The City of Sydney has nine libraries around town to choose from, so you can choose a location that’s convenient for you. Free library cards and Wi-Fi access are available at each one.

The Roots Café  

If you’re based in North Sydney, The Roots is a local favorite that serves up a delicious cup of joe, and a divine banana bread served with homemade espresso butter which makes it one of our favorite study spots in Sydney. With both indoor and outdoor seating and floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s so easy to lose track of time in this trendy café.

Bondi Organic Café

Take the bus over to Bondi and enjoy the ocean breeze, acai bowls, and coastal views while you kick back with a textbook at the Bondi Organic Café. While here, enjoy a nutritious super-charged smoothie and one of the many organic, vegetarian items on their menu.

The Hill Eatery

Unlike other places on our list of best study spots in Sydney, this one has a killer beachside view. The Hill Eatery provides a relaxed café experience with both breakfast and lunch options. If you can avoid daydreaming about the ocean, it’s an ideal spot for an afternoon of work.

MCA Café

Located at the Museum of Contemporary Art, the MCA Café boasts a legendary rooftop terrace showcasing the iconic views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge with a lunch menu that won’t disappoint.

There is truly no better place to enjoy the sunshine, and you can also explore the museum’s art collection during a study break. All exhibits are free of charge.

Orto Trading Co

Conveniently located around the corner from Central Station, Orto Trading Co in Surry Hills is equipped with long wooden tables and an endless amount of natural light, especially on a sunny day. Sit back and get some work done with a latte, smoothie, or even an espresso martini (that’s mostly coffee, right?)

Three Williams

Located in the inner-city suburb of Redfern, Three Williams boasts a rustic warehouse feel thanks to its exposed brickwork and ample table space. Their menu is seasonally driven, so you know that whatever you order will contain the freshest of ingredients. Did I mention there’s an all-day breakfast menu?

The Royal Botanical Gardens

Sometimes all you need is some fresh air to clear your head in order to be in the right headspace to get some work done. Luckily, Sydney has over 400 parks and open spaces to choose from.

If you’re not dependent on Wi-Fi then the great outdoors offers an atmosphere perfect for getting out the textbooks. The Royal Botanical Garden is in a spectacular location next to the Sydney Opera House, providing a tranquil oasis for those wanting to unplug for the day.

Hyde Park

Close by, Hyde Park is the final place on our list of best study spots in Sydney and it’s likely be less packed with tourists than the Botanical Gardens. Who needs Wi-Fi when the sound of nature surrounds you? Grab a picnic blanket or take a seat on a park bench and dive into a textbook.

If you really need to plug in to get some emails sent, there are tons of free Wi-Fi zones and public hotspots around the city in public outdoor spaces such as Hyde Park.