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Найдоступніші для освіти міста світу розташовані у континентальній Європі та в ісламському світі - Тулуза, Ліон, Відень, Берлін, Мюнхен, Каїр та Куала-Лумпур.
Роботодавці найбільш задоволені якістю знань випускників у Сингапурі. Друге ж місце за цим показником посіла столиця Франції Париж.
Нью-Йорк, через дороге навчання та життя, розташувався лише на 18-у щаблі рейтингу, поступившись у Північній Америці Бостону, Монреалю, Чикаго та Сан-Франциско. В Азії найкращим студентським містом визнано Сингапур. Серед посткомуністичних країн найвище, 37-е місце, посіла Москва.
№1 - PARIS, France
Top 500 universities in Paris:
- ENS Paris;
- Ecole Polytechnique ParisTech;
- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC);
- Sciences Po Paris;
- Université Paris-Sorbonne (ParisIV);
- Université Paris-Sud II;
- Université Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne;
- Université Paris Diderot – Paris 7;
- École des Ponts ParisTech;
- Université Paris Descartes;
- Université Paris Dauphine;
- Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris 2);
- Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense;
- ESCP Europe;
- ESSEC Business School, Paris;
- HEC Paris
Student life in Paris
Unlike London and Boston, Paris does not have a global top 30
university, so it may come as a surprise to some that it ranks as the
top city in the world for international students. But consider this:
Paris has 16 institutions in the QS World University Rankings,
comfortably more than any other city on the planet; international
tuition fees are a fraction of those in the UK, Australia and North
America; situated in the heart of Europe, Parisian graduates are
targeted by a vast range of employers throughout the continent; and
perhaps most importantly for students, all of this takes place in one of
the most historic, culturally vital and beautiful cities imaginable.
There's a reason why Paris is the most visited city in the world.
Elite
Parisian universities such as ENS Paris, Ecole Polytechnique, Sciences
Po and the Sorbonne have produced some of the most important
philosophers, theorists, scientists, and mathematicians of the last 100
years, not to mention seminal movements in literature, film and art.
Students often enjoy extensive access to leading academics, with small
class sizes and intensive teaching belying the universities' low tuition
fees. Paris is frequently rated as one of the most liveable cities in
Europe, and it scores highly in the quality of living indicator. Perhaps
the only real drawback for students is that socializing in Paris can be
a costly affair – but then it's also a city that excels in the things
that come for free.
№2 - LONDON, UK
Top 500 universities in London:
- Imperial College London;
- UCL (University College London);
- King's College London (KCL);
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE);
- Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL);
- Royal Holloway University of London;
- SOAS – School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London;
- Brunel University;
- City University London;
- Birkbeck College, University of London;
- Goldsmiths, University of London;
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Student life in London
With Imperial and UCL ranked among the world's top ten universities,
alongside LSE, which makes the top five for social sciences, perhaps
only Boston can rival London's credentials as a nerve-centre of global
academia. World-class facilities such as the British Library, with one
of the most extensive and important collections of books and manuscripts
in the world, make London a magnet for students and researchers from
all over the planet. Yet London also offers far more to students as a
city: one of the world's great centres of culture and creativity, famed
for its nightlife and diversity, there aren't many things that you could
hanker for as a student that aren't on offer in abundance in London.
London
is one of the world's most important financial centres, so for
corporate-minded graduates it is a land of opportunity. Yet it is also
one of the most important cities in the world in media and the arts, as
well as a host of other industries. London isn't getting any cheaper –
for international students, tuition fees at the city's top universities
approach those charged in the US, while home and EU undergraduate
students will be affected by major fee increases implemented in 2012.
And that's before you even start thinking about rent and living costs.
Yet for many, the concentration of world-class universities and
facilities, the professional and social opportunities, and a
mind-boggling cultural confluence that mixes the corporate and the
alternative, the historical and the cutting-edge, still makes studying
in London worth every penny.
№ 3 - BOSTON, USA
Top 500 universities in Boston:
- Harvard University;
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT);
- Boston University;
- Tufts University;
- Brandeis University;
- Boston College;
- Northeastern University
Profile: Boston's two highest-ranked
institutions are actually in neighbouring Cambridge, Massachusetts, part
of the Greater Boston area but not the city proper. But let's face it,
one of the things that make studying at Harvard or MIT so appealing –
aside from the fact that they're two of the greatest universities in the
world – is that you have Boston on your doorstep. And what a doorstep
it is too. One of the most historic cities in the US, Boston combines
the hustle and bustle of a major metropolis, and a happening arts,
politics and culture scene, with an abundance of green open space and
the stunning autumnal colours for which New England is famous.
Boston's
cluster of historic universities has earned it the additional nickname,
'The Athens of America'. With Harvard and MIT ranked numbers two and
three in the world and Boston University also in the global top 100,
Boston/Cambridge scores predictably highly in the ranking indicator, but
also ranks well for student mix, quality of living, and employer
activity. The only major drawback is costs – the ticket prices at
Harvard and MIT approach a gobsmacking US$50,000 per year, though in
reality needs-blind admission and generous financial aid packages mean
that many students pay significantly less than this.
№4 - MELBOURNE, Australia
Top 500 universities in Melbourne:
- The University of Melbourne;
- Monash University;
- RMIT University;
- La Trobe University;
- Deakin University;
- Swinburne University of Technologyä
About Melbourne
Higher education is Australia's number one services industry, and
it's not hard to see why the nation is such a popular destination for
international students: its combination of world-class universities,
favourable employment prospects, high quality of life and idyllic
climate doesn't take much selling. However, whereas Sydney is larger,
Melbourne has a growing reputation for the quality of its universities,
and now ranks as Australia's number one city for international students.
Found
three times to be the world's most liveable city according to an annual
survey by The Economist, a UNESCO city of literature, and home to the
world's first ever feature film, Melbourne is Australia's cultural hub.
With six global top 500 universities in a population of just over 4
million the city also has a high concentration of students for its size.
The current strength of the Australian dollar means all of the nation's
cities suffer in the affordability weighting, based on the Mercer and
Big Mac cost indices alongside international tuition fees. However, take
away the affordability score and Melbourne would finish above Paris,
London and Boston, suggesting that, for those for whom it is a financial
possibility, Melbourne provides just about the most favourable study
environment around.
№5 - VIENNA, Austria
Top 500 universities in Vienna:
- Universität Wien;
- Technische Universität Wien
Profile:
Vienna might not be the first city that springs to mind as a magnet for
international students, but there's much more to the Austrian capital
than fugues and psychoanalysis. Frequently ranked as one of the world's
most liveable cities and with some of the lowest tuition fees around for
international students, Vienna is also home to Austria's two
highest-ranked universities, Universität Wien and Technische Universität
Wien. One of Europe's most historical capitals, Austria is awash with
cultural riches, from the theatres and concert halls that witnessed the
earliest performances of masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert,
to the Sigmund Freud Museum, and numerous galleries displaying the
works of Viennese artists such as Gustave Klimt and Egon Schiele.
Vienna
is helped into the top five in the QS Best Cities Ranking by its
favourable student mix and its status as the top-scoring city for
quality of living. With just two universities in the QS World University
Rankings, the highest of which is Universität Wien at 155, Vienna may
not be able to compete with the likes of London and Boston for those
looking for world-class universities. However for students looking for
high quality of living combined with culture and affordability, Vienna
is pretty hard to beat.
№6 - SYDNEY, Australia
Top 500 universities in Sydney:
- The University of Sydney;
- The University of New South Wales (UNSW);
- Macquarie University;
- University of Technology, Sydney (UTS);
- University of Western Sydney
Overview of student life in Sydney
Melbourne may lay claim to being Australia's city of culture, but it is
Sydney that serves as its financial and economic hub. With the stunning
panorama of Sydney Harbour, including its famous opera house, exotic
parks dotted throughout the city, and some of the most renowned beaches
on the planet well within striking distance, Sydney could lay a strong
claim to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all major study
destinations.
Like fellow Australian cities Melbourne,
Brisbane and Perth, Sydney's sun-kissed climate, prosperity and outdoor
lifestyle mean it has among the highest scores for quality of living,
having been ranked as one of the ten most liveable cities in the world
by both Mercer and The Economist. And like Melbourne, it also features a
high concentration of students relative to its population, with five
universities ranked among the global top 500, of which University of
Sydney and University of New South Wales make the top 100.
№7 - ZURICH, Switzerland
Top 500 universities in Zurich:
- ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology);
- University of Zurich
Profile:Renowned
for its prosperity, orderliness and low taxes, Zurich may sound more
like a place for millionaires than international students, but there is
also a great deal to recommend it as a study destination. ETH Zurich is
the highest ranked university in continental Europe and one of the top
20 in the world, while University of Zurich ranks 106. Situated on the
banks of picturesque Lake Zurich and surrounded by dramatic scenery, the
city has a calm and serene atmosphere, yet is enough of a global
capital to be packed with things to do. It has frequently been ranked as
one of the world's most liveable cities.
Zurich is also the
wealthiest city in Europe, which brings with it both pros and cons for
international students. On the one hand its affluence means Zurich is
clean, safe and immaculately maintained, but on the other, living
expenses can be eye-wateringly high. That said, while rent and
socialising may cost a packet, tuition fees averaging around
US$1,000-2,000 for international students represent a huge saving
compared to comparably prestigious universities in the UK, North America
or Australia.
№8 - BERLIN, Germany
Top 500 universities in Berlin:
- Freie Universität Berlin;
- Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin;
- Technische Universität Berlin
Profile:
Berlin can stake a credible claim to being one of the coolest cities in
the world. During the past decade its cultural scene has flourished,
turning it into a major centre of design, fashion, music and art to
rival New York and London. More so than those cities however, Berlin is
still easily affordable on a student budget, while also being enough of a
global financial centre to appeal to those whose outlook is of a more
corporate nature. Comfortably the most affordable city in the top ten,
Berlin combines cheap rent and living costs with tuition of fees of just
US$1,000-2,000 for both home and international students alike,
representing a saving of thousands compared to universities in many
other countries.
Though not an academic hub on the scale of
London, Paris or Boston, Berlin is home to two global top 150
universities (Freie Universität Berlin, ranked 66, and
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 132) as well as Technische Universität
Berlin (205). It is also gaining a growing reputation as a destination
for international students due in part to greater provision of courses
in English, particularly at graduate level. With a high quality of
living, affordability, a liberal atmosphere and a happening party scene,
Berlin has a huge amount to offer international students of all
interests and persuasions.
№8 - DUBLIN, Ireland
Top 500 universities in Dublin:
- Trinity College Dublin (TCD);
- University College Dublin (UCD);
- Dublin City university (DCU);
- Dublin Institute of Technology
Profile:For
those whose idea of a perfect study destination involves combining
top-class study facilities and historic surroundings with a cracking
social scene and famously friendly locals, Dublin is your place.
Cultural mainstays such as 'the craic', Guinness and St Patrick's Day
may have spawned a global Irish cliché industry, but if you visit the
real thing you'll see why there are so many imitations. Dublin has
become a more multicultural and cosmopolitan place in the past two
decades but at its heart remains a tradition and culture that is all its
own.
Dublin's two oldest and most prestigious universities are
Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, ranked 65 and 134
in the world respectively. Between them they have produced famous names
in a range of disciplines, but they are perhaps best-known for their
alumni authors: Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, WB Yeats and
many more. Dublin has a high concentration of students and a high ratio
of international students, and is well ranked for its quality of living.
On the negative side, tuition fees don't come cheap for international
students (up to US $26,000 per year at TCD) and that's before you even
calculate your Guinness budget.
№10 - MONTREAL, Canada
Top 500 universities in Montreal:
- Université de Montréal;
- Concordia University
Profile:
Home to the nation's top institution, McGill University (ranked 17th in
the world), Montreal has been dubbed the cultural capital of Canada,
and one of the world's most liveable cities. As a French-speaking city
in a largely English-speaking nation that has experienced mass
immigration from all over the world in the past decades, Montreal has a
distinctly hybrid culture. The site of several major international
festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the
world's largest comedy festival, Just for Laughs, Montreal also has a
world-renowned indie music scene. It is also one of the three UNESCO
design capitals of the world.
Montreal has one of the highest
scores for quality of living, alongside a favourable student mix and
rankings score, largely courtesy of the world-class status of McGill,
with Universite de Montreal also making the global top 200 and Concordia
University the top 600. Though tuition fees for international students
are costly compared to the cheapest destinations such as continental
Europe, they still compare favourably to those charged at many top
universities in the UK, US and Australia. And for cost of living,
Montreal is the best-value destination in the top ten behind Boston and
Berlin.
№11 - BARCELONA, Spain
Top 500 universities in Barcelona:
- Universitat de Barcelona (UB);
- Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona;
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra;
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya;
- ESADE Business School
Student life in Barcelona
With its sunny climate, sociable lifestyle, sandy beaches, renowned
culinary tradition, long artistic and cultural legacy, stylish,
cosmopolitan city centre and legendary party scene, Barcelona offers one
of Europe’s most appealing environments in which to live and study. It
is also home to Spain’s two most prestigious universities, Universitat
de Barcelona and Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, which both rank in
the global top 200, as well as three other institutions in the top 700.
Barcelona
is one of the most prosperous cities in Europe, yet living costs remain
reasonable compared to the likes of London and Paris. Tuition costs are
comparable to those in France, making Barcelona one of the most
affordable of the leading student cities. The reputation of graduates
of Barcelona’s universities among international employers is also
strong, indicating positive employment prospects for international
students who choose to study there.
№12 - SINGAPORE
Top 500 universities in Singapore:
- National University of Singapore (NUS);
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Student life in Singapore
Small but densely populated, Singapore's reputation as a centre of
educational excellence has flourished in recent years. National
University of Singapore ranks third in Asia and 28th in the world, and
the young but upwardly mobile Nanyang Technological University has
broken into the global top 60, thanks in part to its recruitment of top
international academics and students. Singapore's culture exhibits a
blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences with four official
languages, and this diversity is mirrored in the combined student body
of its universities, which is among the most internationally diverse in
the world.
Singapore is renowned for its prosperity and low
levels of crime and unemployment. In keeping with its clean-cut,
corporate reputation, Singapore graduates are much sought-after by
international employers, especially throughout Asia. This will be good
news for prospective students, because the downside to Singapore's high
standard of living is correspondingly high prices. One thing you
certainly won't need to shell out for in Singapore is central heating;
its position next to the equator means it is equally scorching all year
round. And if you fancy exchanging the concrete jungle for the real
thing, Singapore is surrounded by tropical scenery, both throughout
adjacent Malaysia, and in nearby exotic destinations such as Indonesia,
Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
№13 - MUNICH, Germany
Top 500 universities in Munich:
- Technische Universität München;
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Student life in Munich
Located deep in Germany's southernmost region Bavaria, Munich is the
nation's third largest city, and its affluence and vibrancy have led it
to be ranked as the most desirable in the nation in which to live. Of
course, for many people outside of Germany, Munich is known first and
foremost as the beer capital of the world – home to Oktoberfest, one of
the world's biggest and booziest parties, which every year draws
tourists in their hoards to quaff the local brew. This, of course, is
unlikely to come as unwelcome news for many prospective students.
Local
universities Technische Universität München and
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München are among the best in continental
Europe, ranking two and three in Germany, and 54 and 62 in the world
respectively. With just two institutions, Munich may not have a
particularly high volume of students, but it has a high ratio of
international students and is one of the top ranking cities in the world
for quality of living. As in all German universities, tuition fees are
extremely low for domestic and international students alike, and
although living costs tend to be slightly higher in Munich than they are
in Berlin, this still makes it one of the most affordable student
cities around.
№14 - LYON, France
Top 500 universities in Lyon:
- Ecole Normale Superiéure de Lyon;
- Université Claud Bernard Lyon I;
- Université Lumière Lyon 2;
- Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
Student life in Lyon
Positioned at the picturesque confluence of the Rhône and Saône
rivers, with a charming medieval centre that is illuminated beautifully
after dark, Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France – which
is saying something. It is also home to one of the nation's top
institutions, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ranked fourth in France
and 133 in the world), plus three others that make the global top 700:
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Lumière Lyon 2 and
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3.
With four major universities in a
city of under one and a half million, as you would expect Lyon has a
buzzing student scene, and this is reflected in high scores for student
mix, as well as quality of living. What's more, Lyon is also the most
affordable student city in the top 20, with tuition fees of less than
US$1,000 per year mixed with low living costs. Paris may steal the
limelight with its cluster of famous institutions and iconic sights, but
for those looking for a French study experience on a shoestring Lyon
has plenty to recommend it.
№15 - CHICAGO, USA
Top 500 universities in Chicago:
- University of Chicago;
- Northwestern University;
- University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC);
- Illinois Institute of Technology;
- Loyola University Chicago
Student life in Chicago
Chicago is a fast-paced, high-rise economic hub, but it is also a
city that famously knows how to let its hair down. Nicknamed 'The Windy
City', an explosion of blues and jazz music during the 20th century gave
the city a reputation as the north US's answer to New Orleans. Chicago
is also home to two of the nation's most prestigious universities, the
University of Chicago (ranked eighth in the world), and Northwestern
University (ranked 24), plus three others that make the global top 600.
Chicago
ranks as one of the top ten cities for the prestige of its
universities, though scores less favourably for student mix and employer
activity compared to the highest ranked student cities. As in other US
cities, affordability is a weakness, driven primarily by the tuition
fees charged by leading private institutions such as University of
Chicago, which are among the highest in the world. That said, there is a
reason why the top US universities are world leaders, and for many
students the exceptional facilities on offer – alongside the myriad
social and cultural opportunities offered by this bustling metropolis –
will make studying in Chicago more than worth the investment.
№16 - MADRID, Spain
Top 500 universities in Madrid:
- Universidad Autonóma de Madrid;
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM);
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid;
- Politécnica de Madrid
Student life in Madrid
Spain's capital and most populous city, Madrid is one of Europe's
major financial, administrative and cultural centres, as well as being a
tourist magnet with a legendary nightlife and gastronomic tradition.
Home to the famous galacticos of Real Madrid, it also boasts some of the
world's most important art galleries, such as the Prado, as well as a
chic fashion scene. International students may be just as interested to
know that the city is famed for its outgoing and sociable lifestyle:
lengthy siestas, leisurely evenings socializing at the city's
innumerable tapas bars, and late, late nights out at the weekends.
Madrid
scores well above average in all of the indicators, its strongest
aspects being quality of living and student mix. Academically, it offers
four universities in the global top 500, led by Universidad Autónoma de
Madrid at 222. Being a major European capital, as you might expect, the
cost of living in Madrid is reasonably high. However, as in several
other European countries, this is counterbalanced by affordable fees
averaging between $2,000-4,000 per year for international undergraduate
students.
№17 - SAN FRANCISCO, USA
Top 500 universities in San Francisco:
- Stanford University;
- University of California, Berkley (UCB);
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Student Life in San Francisco
Lying adjacent to California's famed innovation hub Silicon Valley,
San Francisco is within striking distance of two of the world's most
prestigious universities, Stanford and Berkeley, as well as UC San
Francisco. Made famous in the 1960s as the home of flower power, San
Francisco remains one of the US's most iconic and frequently visited
cities. With its famously laidback coastal lifestyle and sunny climate,
San Francisco is also among the top-ranked cities in the world for
quality of living. Not that it's all lounging about on the beach – one
of the world's top ten financial centres, the San Francisco Bay Area is
home to hundreds of cutting-edge technology companies including the
likes of Apple, Facebook and IBM.
№18 - NEW YORK, USA
Top 500 universities in NY:
- Columbia University;
- New York University (NYU);
- Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick;
- Yeshiva University;
- City University of New York;
- University of Delaware;
- Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey, Newark;
- Stevens Institute of Technology;
- Fordham University;
- Rockefeller University
Student life in New York
With ten internationally ranked universities located in the New York
area, the city has long been a magnet for thousands of international
students seeking the finest education money can buy. Only Paris and
London score higher for the quantity and quality of their universities.
The main factor that stops New York from joining these cities at the
very top of the table is a low score for cost of living, with top-dollar
tuition fees combining with the soaring price of rent in this most
sought-after of locations.
What is in little doubt is that for
those for whom it is a financially viable option, New York offers a
virtually inexhaustible supply of things to see and do. Home to many of
the most important movers and shakers in world culture, business,
finance and the media, and pulsating with energy 24/7, the Big Apple
will keep throwing up enough surprises and new experiences to keep you
going for an entire lifetime, let alone an undergraduate degree program.
№19 - TOKYO, Japan
Top 500 universities in Tokyo:
- The University of Tokyo;
- Tokyo Institute of Technology;
- Waseda University;
- Keio University;
- Tokyo University of Science;
- Tokyo Medical and Dental University;
- Tokyo Metropolitan University;
- Ochanomizu University;
- Aoyama Gakuin University;
- Hitotsubashi University
Student life in Tokyo
For those who want to study amidst the hustle and bustle of the big
city, they don't come much bigger and busier than Tokyo, the third most
populous in the world. Such is the mind-blowing scale of the Japanese
capital that even with ten internationally ranked universities it still
has the lowest proportionate student population of any city in the top
50. Tokyo, then, is a city for those who favour total immersion in local
culture rather than living in a student bubble.
Accordingly,
life in Tokyo makes few concessions to a student budget: it has the
lowest score for cost of living of any city in the top 50, and is rated
by Mercer as the second most expensive city in the world for expatriate
employees. However, the upshot of Tokyo's gargantuan size is that it
offers one of the most varied and cosmopolitan living environments on
earth. As one of the world's three financial epicentres alongside New
York and London it also provides enviable professional and internship
opportunities, and scores highly for both domestic and international
employer activity.
21- Milan, Italy
22 - Brisbane, Australia
23 - Seoul, Korea
24 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
25 - Perth, Australia
26 - Toronto, Canada
27 - Stockholm, Sweden
28 - Beijing, China
29 - Adelaide, Australia
30 - Washington DC, USA
31 - Vancouver, Canada
31 - Mexico City, Mexico
33 - Helsinki, Finland
34 - Taipei, Taiwan
35 - Manchester, UK
36 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
37 - Moscow, Russia
38 - Brussels, Belgium
39 - Shanghai, China
39 - Copenhagen, Denmark
41 - Santiago, Chile
42 - Philadelphia, USA
43 - Kyoto, Japan
44 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
45 - Sao Paolo, Brazil
46 - Toulouse, France
47 - Birmingham, UK
48 - Cairo, Egypt
49 - Bangkok, Thailand
50 - Glasgow, UK
Source - topuniversities.com
