London has ranked third in QS's 2026 best student cities, following Seoul and Tokyo. The city has a long-standing reputation for prestigious higher education institutions, including LSE and Imperial. QS's ranking criteria include affordability, safety, youth employment, and student feedback. London scored highly for 'student mix', 'desirability', and 'employer activity', along with a 98.3 out of 100 rating from students. However, it ranks poorly regarding affordability, with a score of just 12.6 out of 100, placing 137th out of 150 cities assessed.
London ranks third in QS's 2026 ranking of the best student cities globally, maintaining a reputation for high academic prestige and a diverse student mix.
QS ranked cities based on various criteria including affordability, safety, youth employment, and feedback from current students, highlighting London's strengths and weaknesses.
Despite some decline, London has excelled in categories like student mix, desirability, and employer activity, earning a student satisfaction score of 98.3 out of 100.
Affordability remains a significant concern for students in London, with a low score of 12.6 out of 100, marking it 137th out of 150 in the ranking.
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