Hong Kong ranked the 5th best student city in the world

[NewWorldRecord]

Hong Kong ranked the 5th best student city in the world: QS

Staff Reporter
2014-11-26

Students riding bicycles past National Taiwan University, ranked 76th in the QS world university ranking. (Photo/Chen Jhen-tang)

Hong Kong was ranked the fifth-best student city by UK-based higher education information provider QS this year, with Taipei placing 25th and Beijing right behind.

The information provider measures the attractiveness of a city to international students by taking their university rankings, student demographic, desirability, employer activity and affordability into account. A total of 50 cities with populations over 250,000 and at least two higher education institutions in the QS university ranking were featured from 29 countries this year.

Paris topped the ranking for the third consecutive year with 17 outstanding universities on the QS ranking, relatively low tuition fees, and the attractive of grads to employers. Melbourne placed second place with a full score for student mix. It frequently ranks as the world's most livable city and offers a wide variety of leisure and cultural activities.

The two cities were followed by London and Sydney.

Hong Kong ranked highest in desirability but expensive rent dented its score in affordability. The city's leading universities and diverse student population made it an attractive place for international students.

Taipei has eight universities featured on the QS university ranking. Compares to Hong Kong, the capital of Taiwan offers more cultural appeal than the typical modern city life and attractions. It was ranked as the second most affordable student city after Mexico City for its relatively low tuition fees and living costs.

Universities in Beijing have been growing in strength and have made the city one of the most desirable locations for international students in Asia. It offers outstanding international career opportunities since Chinese and international employers alike think highly of graduates produced in the China's capital.

 

[Leongsam]

Who gives a shit?

 

[quelone]

How about us? Did we come out ahead of Afghanistan?

 

[mojito]

Why aren't we first? Obviously we are not getting enough international students! I assure you more scholarships will be offered to improve affordability.