QS names Seoul world's best student city for 2nd year

Seoul has been named the world’s best student city for the second consecutive year, earning the only perfect score in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings.

Korea also strengthened its global presence, with five cities making it onto the list, including first-time entrants Daejeon and Gwangju.

With a perfect score of 100, Seoul finished ahead of Tokyo at 98 and London at 97.3, according to QS on Tuesday.

The top three remained unchanged from last year, cementing Seoul's position as a leading global higher education hub.

Released annually by global higher education consultancy QS, the ranking assesses 150 cities on the strength of their universities, graduate employment prospects, affordability, student diversity, quality of life and feedback from students.

Cities must have a population of more than 250,000 and be home to at least two institutions listed in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be included.

The United Kingdom had the strongest representation, with 16 cities in the ranking, followed by the United States with 14, mainland China with 10 and Australia with seven.

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