Three Italian cities are among the best in the world for students
Milan leads the Italian trio—Seoul remains at the top globally
Milan – Good news for Italy’s university cities: Milan, Rome, and Turin are among the world’s most attractive cities for students. This is according to the new QS Best Student Cities Ranking, published by the British higher education consulting firm Quacquarelli Symonds. The ranking covers 150 cities worldwide and assesses how well suited a city is for studying.
The top Italian city is Milan, which moved up to 39th place worldwide, gaining five spots. Rome follows in 47th place, and Turin ranks 66th. Seoul tops the list for the second year in a row, ahead of Tokyo and London. For the three Italian cities, this ranking is a competitive advantage that also makes them more attractive to international students and visitors.
The ranking is based on six criteria: the quality of the universities, the city’s overall appeal, employer activity and thus career prospects, affordability, the diversity of the student body, and the students’ own evaluations. Milan scores particularly well in terms of career opportunities: in terms of employer activity, the economic hub ranks among the top 20 internationally.
One drawback, however, remains the cost. When it comes to affordability, Milan ranks far down the list—a reflection of the high cost of living and rent that students in Lombardy must bear. The Politecnico di Milano is the only Italian university to make it into the global top 100 universities.
Turin, for its part, stands out for having the most internationally diverse student body among the three cities. Overall, the ranking paints a picture of a country whose major cities are certainly able to hold their own in the global competition for young talent—thanks to renowned universities, a vibrant student life, and growing career prospects.
