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Best Cities for Students in 2026

Cities ranked for international students — affordable, tolerant, with top education and vibrant culture.

Asia (17)Europe (8)Other (4)Oceania (1)
📊 How we rank: Cities are scored using a weighted formula across 4 quality-of-life dimensions. Top factors for Students: education (35%), cost of living (30%), tolerance (20%).
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PolandWarsawPoland · Europe
🎓 Education: 88💰 Affordability: 77🤝 Tolerance: 65
78
score
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TaiwanTaichungTaiwan · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 66🤝 Tolerance: 59
77
score
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TaiwanKaohsiungTaiwan · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 66🤝 Tolerance: 59
77
score
#4
TaiwanTaipeiTaiwan · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 66🤝 Tolerance: 59
77
score
#5
TaiwanTainanTaiwan · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 69🤝 Tolerance: 59
77
score
#6
PortugalPortoPortugal · Europe
🎓 Education: 84💰 Affordability: 54🤝 Tolerance: 82
75
score
#7
SingaporeSingaporeSingapore · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 37🤝 Tolerance: 75
74
score
#8
HungaryBudapestHungary · Europe
🎓 Education: 83💰 Affordability: 72🤝 Tolerance: 63
74
score
#9
Hong KongKowloonHong Kong · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 37🤝 Tolerance: 76
74
score
#10
Hong KongHong KongHong Kong · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 32🤝 Tolerance: 76
73
score
#11
SpainBarcelonaSpain · Europe
🎓 Education: 86💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 73
70
score
#12
South KoreaBusanSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 40🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#13
South KoreaIncheonSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 40🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#14
South KoreaDaeguSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 40🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#15
SpainValenciaSpain · Europe
🎓 Education: 86💰 Affordability: 46🤝 Tolerance: 73
70
score
#16
South KoreaGwangjuSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#17
South KoreaDaejeonSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#18
CzechiaPragueCzechia · Europe
🎓 Education: 77💰 Affordability: 68🤝 Tolerance: 64
70
score
#19
South KoreaSuwonSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#20
South KoreaUlsanSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#21
SpainSevillaSpain · Europe
🎓 Education: 86💰 Affordability: 46🤝 Tolerance: 73
70
score
#22
South KoreaTongjinSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#23
South KoreaGoyangSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#24
South KoreaChangwonSouth Korea · Asia
🎓 Education: 100💰 Affordability: 43🤝 Tolerance: 62
70
score
#25
SpainMadridSpain · Europe
🎓 Education: 86💰 Affordability: 38🤝 Tolerance: 73
69
score
#26
TurkeySanliurfaTurkey · Other
🎓 Education: 52💰 Affordability: 97🤝 Tolerance: 59
69
score
#27
TurkeyAdanaTurkey · Other
🎓 Education: 52💰 Affordability: 97🤝 Tolerance: 59
69
score
#28
TurkeyDiyarbakirTurkey · Other
🎓 Education: 52💰 Affordability: 97🤝 Tolerance: 59
69
score
#29
TurkeyGaziantepTurkey · Other
🎓 Education: 52💰 Affordability: 97🤝 Tolerance: 59
69
score
#30
New ZealandAucklandNew Zealand · Oceania
🎓 Education: 94💰 Affordability: 19🤝 Tolerance: 86
69
score

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