QS Best Student Cities 2026 Rankings OUT: Seoul tops the list, four Indian cities in top 150

QS Best Student Cities 2026 Rankings

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities Ranking for 2026 has been released, with Seoul, South Korea emerging as the best city in the world for students. This marks a major shift in global education hubs, as London, which held the top spot in previous years, has now moved to third place, while Tokyo takes the second position, making it the first time two Asian cities have topped the list.

QS, a global authority in higher education analysis, compiles the rankings based on factors such as affordability, student diversity, desirability, university quality, and employment prospects after graduation.

Top 15 QS Best Student Cities 2026:

1. Seoul, South Korea
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. London, United Kingdom
4. Munich, Germany
5. Melbourne, Australia
6. Sydney, Australia
7. Berlin, Germany
8. Paris, France
9. Zurich, Switzerland
10. Vienna, Austria
11. Singapore
12. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13. Beijing, China
14. Taipei, Taiwan
15. Boston, United States

4 Indian Cities Make it to Top 150 List

India has made a commendable entry into the top 150, with four cities earning global recognition:

• Mumbai – Rank 98
• Delhi – Rank 104
• Bangalore – Rank 108
• Chennai – Rank 128