QS Best Student Cities ranking: Joint 94^th

The second-largest city in Finland and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries, Tampere is a youthful, laid-back student town set between two lakes and connected by the Tammerkoski Rapids.

Tampere was at the heart of Finland’s industry in the 19^th and 20^th centuries, earning it the nickname ‘Manchester of Finland’ or Manse for short (in Finnish). Its regenerated industrial buildings now house a range of interesting museums, inviting shops, pubs, cinemas and cafés.

One of the smallest cities in the Best Student Cities index, Tampere is very compact, safe and easy to navigate, and home to a large student population. According to several national surveys, Tampere is the most popular city to live and study in Finland, offering an active cultural life, with its popular ‘Manserock’ music scene and annual rock music festival Tammerfest, while jazz fans can enjoy the city’s Tampere Jazz Happening every November. Or if you’re into theater, the city hosts the oldest annual theater festival in the Nordic countries, the Tampere Theatre Festival.

The city is on the doorstep of unspoiled, picturesque landscapes, and is ideal for fans of wintery activities such as ice skating, skiing, and ice swimming (if you’re brave enough!). Or for something a little warmer, you could take a dip in one of the city’s many saunas, or head to one of the lakeside beaches to sunbathe in the summer months.

There are four higher education institutions in Tampere, including Finland’s only police education facility. Tampere’s universities offer international programs taught in English in a variety of fields, and EU students can study for free.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 102^nd

Rio de Janeiro (or Rio for short) is Brazil’s second-largest city and is known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (marvelous city). One of Latin America’s most iconic cities, think of Rio and you’ll probably picture the famous Christ the Redeemer statue which overlooks the city atop the peak of the Corcovado Mountain.

Sports fans are likely to feel right at home in Rio, with football especially popular. Rio has hosted a number of major sporting events in recent years – it was a host city in the 2014 World Cup, and also hosted the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

If you’re into the outdoors, Rio’s Tijuca National Park allows you to escape from the city’s hustle and bustle and explore lush tropical rainforest. Another popular escape for students could be found at one of Rio’s many famous beaches, with the Copacabana beach attracting thousands of revelers for New Year’s Eve celebrations and spectacular fireworks.

As well as sport, the city’s residents (“cariocas”) are also enthusiastic about music and dance, with the annual Rio Carnival (Carnaval) attracting thousands of visitors with its samba floats and euphoric atmosphere. A major tourist destination, Rio is also an important LGBT destination, with a million LGBT tourists visiting every year.

Unsurprisingly, the city has proved a hit with students, with one respondent to our student survey saying that it’s “…very incredible. The culture, art and the people are marvelous” while another said “Rio offers amazing opportunities to make friends and enjoy the city as well. If in the right place, there are no boundaries for our personal and professional growth.”

Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the largest libraries in the world, the Biblioteca Nacional do Brasil (National Library of Brazil) as well as some of Latin America’s most prestigious universities, including the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 92^nd

The unofficial capital of Siberia and considered Russia’s scientific center, Novosibirsk (pronounced no-vo-ser-bersk) is Russia’s third-largest city by population, with around 1.6 million residents. Founded in 1893, it’s one of the country’s fastest-growing cities and is the cultural and economic heart of Siberia, as well as a transport hub for the region.

Looking around the city, you’ll spot fine Tsar-era buildings and wooden-lace architecture similar to that found in nearby Tomsk. If you fancy soaking up some culture, the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre is just one among many popular venues. For scientists, there’s Novosibirsk Zoo – a world-renowned scientific institute as well as a tourist attraction. Or if you’re into something a bit more macabre, the unique Museum of World Funeral Culture might be of interest.

With relatively low living costs and tuition fees, Novosibirsk appears in the top 10 for affordability in the Best Student Cities 2019, and you may be able to study in English.

Novosibirsk is home to one of Russia’s most respected universities, Novosibirsk State University, which is located in the world-famous research center of Akademgorodok (‘Academic Town’). In the survey used to compile the QS Best Student Cities ranking, one respondent shared what it’s like in Akademgorodok: “The atmosphere there is unique and amazing, probably the main reason for that is a huge amount of science centers and institutes, the university itself and, of course, people.”

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 93^rd

The largest city in Texas, Houston is also the fourth-largest US city. As the home of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, it received the moniker ‘Space City’ in 1967. It’s also home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, which is at the forefront of advances in health sciences. Other nicknames for Houston include ‘Bayou City’ and ‘H-Town’, with the latter widely popular and used for entertainment events such as the annual H-Town Blues Festival.

Simultaneously laid-back yet energetic, Houston is home to the most diverse community in Texas, with some of the US’s largest Latino, African American and Asian American populations. The city’s Chinatown and Mahatma Gandhi District (‘Little India’) both showcase Houston’s diversity, and offer a number of eateries and shopping boutiques. In terms of entertainment, the Houston Theater District attracts over two million visitors a year and features the Bayou Place entertainment complex, with multiple theaters, bars and restaurants.

While its skyscraper-heavy skyline may make it look like just another concrete jungle, Houston actually has the largest total area of green space among the top 10 most populous US cities, with over 300 parks.

The city is home to a wide range of prestigious universities as well, including Rice University, which is considered one of the most selective in Texas and is situated near the Houston Museum District, an association of museums, art galleries and cultural centers.

Although not cheap, Houston’s living costs are typically much lower than those found in larger US cities, and Houston enjoyed a 17-place climb in the Student View indicator this year, with students praising the diversity and variety of activities on offer.

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如果像伊丽莎白·吉尔伯特（Liz Gilbert）在她2006年的回忆录“美食，祈祷，恋爱”（Eat Pray Love）中一样，你确实可以通过改变人生的海外旅行来发现自己（以及一个美丽国家的所有烹饪和艺术乐趣），那么你要考虑一下在意大利留学 …

还是不要。因为在联合国教育、科学及文化组织（UNESCO）令人惊叹的景点中，人类都公认的最美味的美食，而世界领先的教育确实令人恐惧。请继续读已下的七个理由为什么你可以放弃出国去意大利留学。

1.  有掌握两种语言的风险。

虽然你应该能够在意大利找到用英语讲授的课程，但你的大学还是会帮助你适应和学习意大利语的。例如圣拉斐尔生命健康大学（Università Vita Salute San Raffaele）有两个学位课程以英语授课 (国际医学博士课程和健康交流中的认知心理学硕士), 但还提供意大利语课程以帮助您更快地掌握当地语言。太累了。

2. 你就业会太容易

在著名的意大利大学学习很可能会增加你被意大利或您所在国家的顶级招聘人员雇用的机会。如果你做得好的话你在国外获得的学位会真正促进职业发展，并使您的简历与人力资源经理必须评估的简历相比脱颖而出。你变得更加了解文化并更加宽容，同时还将掌握解决问题和适应能力。但是到底谁还想要工作呢？

3. 这里教科文组织的遗址太多

意大利是“里卡多·斯卡马尔西奥遇见莫妮卡·贝鲁奇”的美丽地带。意大利拥有51个联合国教育、科学及文化组织（UNESCO）认可的世界遗产。从阿马尔菲海岸（Costiera Amalfitana）的地中海悬崖到米兰的圣玛丽亚·德尔·格拉齐教堂（Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie），这里拥有莱昂纳多·达·芬奇（Leonardo da Vinci）的著名画作《最后宵夜》（The Last Supper），在意大利有太多可以该看的东西，多到你烦。

4. 你的Instagram粉丝会开始对你反感。

您是一个非常富有同情心的人，并且您真正关心Instagram粉丝的士气和福祉。在社交媒体上分享你在意大利的松树和阳光的阴影下学习课程的照片，或者许多美味佳肴并不酷。另外，你不是一个会挖掘美丽、幸福的人，这些也不是你所关注的事。

5.  你的味蕾还没有做好准备品尝世界上最好的美食。

意大利人更擅长让生活更加美好，不仅仅是因为他们在晨间咖啡（affogato）中加了冰淇淋。如果您在Google中输入“为什么意大利美食这么好”，你将24,500,000个搜索结果吞没。显然没有人知道答案并且争论持续不断，但你并不感兴趣。

6.  你将处在时尚和艺术的制高点 - 简直难以忍受。

这是一个普遍公认的事实，许多意大利人喜欢时尚打扮。因此，意大利的时装就像它们的大学这么的有名。从罗伯托·卡瓦利（Roberto Cavalli）到普拉达（Prada），更不用说莫斯基诺（Moschino）或芬迪（Fendi），意大利品牌往往在时尚界占据主导地位。世界时尚之都的米兰是米兰时装周和圣拉斐尔生命健康大学（Università Vita Salute San Raffaele）的发源地。

7.  你将获得世界领先的教育和职业发展支持，这与你的精神背道而驰。 

在2016-2017年QS世界大学排名中有28所意大利大学入选，意大利一定做对了什么……圣拉斐尔生命健康大学（Università Vita Salute San Raffaele）是享有盛誉的意大利大学之一。这个大学在2016年的QS世界大学排名中位列全球最佳医学机构之一！但原则上，你反对享有盛誉的大学。

QS Best Student Cities ranking: 73rd

One of the oldest cities in Siberia, Russia, and the administrative center of the Tomsk Oblast, Tomsk could be the ideal student city for snow-lovers. A small, calm university city with a large student population, Tomsk has a lively café and arts scene and is especially noted for the picturesque ‘gingerbread’ style decorations found on its traditional wooden architecture.

Tomsk has a large number of universities and scientific research institutes, making it one of Russia’s major centers for science and IT and earning it the nickname ‘Siberian Athens’.

Its institutions include Tomsk State University, the oldest university in Russian Asia (Siberia), which was founded in 1880 and ranks well within the top 300 universities in the world.

The city is also a major industrial center, home to six business incubators and some of the region’s leading companies in engineering, pharmacy and food. Tomsk is the only non-capital member of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21, a body demonstrating the interests of major Asian cities for common priorities such as urban planning, sustainability and crisis management. 

Tomsk features in the top five for affordability in the QS Best Student Cities 2019, with lower living costs than those found in larger Russian cities such as Moscow. 

A small number of English-taught programs are available in engineering and science subjects (you can search for these here).

Although its winters are long and extreme, this is a great place to study if you’re keen on skiing and other outdoor activities, and there are also a number of theaters and museums to check out in your spare time. 

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 100^th

An up-and-coming study destination, Montpellier is one of the largest cities on France’s southern coast, and has a significant student population – of the 590,000 residents, around a third are students, giving it a youthful student vibe. 

Unlike many other large French cities, Montpellier doesn’t have any Roman heritage, having been founded in the 10^th century by counts from Toulouse. Although it has a comparatively shorter history, it’s nonetheless full of charming, narrow medieval streets and attractive 18^th and 19^th century architecture, found at spots such as the Place de la Comédie square.

The nearby gorgeous white-sand beaches mean you’ll need to be prepared for an influx of sun-worshipping tourists in the summer months, but as a student you’ll also get the chance to enjoy the beaches and surrounding area during the quieter times of year.

One of the fastest-growing French cities, Montpellier has an excellent café culture and laid-back, multi-cultural Mediterranean atmosphere. Cultural events include the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier, an annual summer music festival devoted to classical and jazz music. 

The city has also gained a reputation as an education center, and is home to the Université de Montpellier, one of the oldest institutions in the world (established in 1289), which houses the oldest medical school still in operation.

Montpellier is a great option if you want to study in France without the eye-watering living costs of Paris. Most courses are taught in French, but there are a small number of English-taught courses (you can search for these here).

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: Joint 85^th

Up 10 places this year thanks to improved ratings for employer activity and desirability, Manila is the capital city of the Philippines, and has been nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ due to its central location on Pacific trade routes. Founded in 1571 by Spanish colonialists, the city has a large number of significant cultural and architectural landmarks, including the historic walled city of Intramuros, which was the seat of government during Spanish colonial rule in the 16^th century.

Other popular sites include Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world; the historic Manila Cathedral; and Rizal Park, an important site in the country’s history, which features gardens, monuments, artworks and an open-air auditorium that puts on free music, theater and dance performances. The city is home to a large number of museums, including the National Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a host of beautiful architecture reflecting a mixture of American, Spanish, Chinese, and Malaysian influences.

This city is considered one of the best shopping destinations in Asia, with major shopping malls and bazaars. International students will also enjoy exploring Manila’s popular hidden bars, modern galleries, lively indie music scene, and a range of delicious street food.

Manila is the Philippines’ educational center, with a high concentration of universities found in the unofficial ‘University Belt’ district, all within walking distance of each other. This includes the oldest university in both the country and Asia – the University of Santo Tomas, which was founded in 1611. The language of instruction at most universities is English.

Manila ranks within the top 10 cities for affordability in the QS Best Student Cities 2019, with an ideal combination of low tuition fees and living costs.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 113^th

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) is the capital territory of India, consisting of 11 districts, including capital city New Delhi. Delhi is so huge that it’s said to be made up of seven cities, including the capital.

Delhi has had a long and politically significant history as the capital of several empires, destroyed and rebuilt several times in its centuries of existence. It’s now a cosmopolitan melting-pot of many ethnic groups and cultures, with Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English the most common languages you’ll hear.

Although the noise, chaos and traffic of the Delhi metropolitan area can seem overwhelming at first, as you settle in you’ll find there’s a huge amount of culture to explore, old and new. Visit fascinating ancient monuments, modern attractions such as the Lotus Temple, and great museums. Join in with religious festivals and national events, sample an array of street food, and check out the vibrant performing-arts scene.

For less stressful (and environmentally friendly) travel, make use of the city’s Metro system. 

Delhi has no shortage of higher education institutions, with nine major universities, two of which are located in the New Delhi district. The city is also a very affordable study destination – especially if you take advantage of street food – and most universities teach in English. 

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: Joint 85^th

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is India’s most populous city and one of the largest cities in the world, home to over 18 million people. Located on the west coast at the site of a large natural harbor, Mumbai is India’s commercial, financial and entertainment capital, home to the Bollywood film industry and the highest number of millionaires in India.

The city is full of contrasts and extremes – great wealth in close proximity to large slums, glittering skyscrapers and ancient markets, fancy restaurants and simple-yet-mouth-watering street food. All of this, plus the general chaos of big-city life, might take some getting used to, but Mumbai has much to offer.  

Mumbai climbed 14 places in this year’s Best Student Cities thanks to improved ratings in the desirability and student rank categories, with its buzzing cultural scene, great weather, beaches and entertainment making it probably one of India’s most fun cities. There are activities and sights to suit any interest, including great food, live music, traditional festivals and theater, as well as some of India’s best nightlife.

Although it’s somewhat more expensive to live in Mumbai compared to other areas of India, the city offers the potential of a higher standard of living. To keep costs down, follow the locals to shop at nearby markets and street food vendors – also the best way to explore the full diversity of the city’s flavors.

Mumbai is also home to some of India’s most well-respected universities, including the University of Mumbai, one of the largest universities in the world with around 550,000 students. The language of instruction at Indian universities is usually English.

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