The best cities for international students in 2024 RANKED

THE BEST CITIES TO STUDY IN

The decision to study abroad is exciting in theory, but getting into the details can quickly become overwhelming. In reality which countries have the best cities for international students to study in 2024?

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Students from all over the world are often faced with different factors when it comes to choosing the perfect city for their educational adventure. Questions like “How safe is it in a brand new city?” or “Do the locals speak English or do I need to learn a new language?” can be quite scary. 

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A recent study by MastersDegree.net has apparently taken all the guesswork and fear out of these questions though.

MastersDegree.net combined a city’s popularity among students, English language proficiency, friendliness of locals, quality of life, and safety ratings, as well as factors like monthly budget and scholarship opportunities, to determine the best city for students in 2024. Take a look at the best cities for international students to study in in 2024…

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THE TOP 10 BEST CITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STUDY

1. London
2. Vienna
3. Melbourne
4. Munich
5. Montreal
6. Paris
7. Sydney
8. Zurich
9. Toronto
10. Amsterdam

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SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS ABROAD

In the last few years, over 12 000 students from South Africa have gone abroad to study – a number that is expected to grow. 

But where are they going? According to the website, the United States, the United Kingdom, Cuba, Germany, and Australia stood out as the top five destinations among students from South Africa, with various fields such as medicine, engineering, and economics being their primary focus of interest. 

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