Based on an extensive analysis of ratings and reviews gathered from current higher education students, this list, compiled by CampusAdvisor, considers key factors such as student friendliness, cost of living, nightlife, public transport, amenities, safety, and the invaluable opinions of current students.
Brian Moran, founder of The Campus Advisor, said: “Choosing a university is a big decision. In fact, it's probably one of the most expensive and life defining decisions you'll ever make.
“The overall goal of ranking the best student cities in the world is to help future students to make a more informed decision when it comes to finding the perfect educational environment and allow them to better prepare for the next chapter in their life! We also want to highlight areas in which cities can improve in order to give residents living there a better quality of life.”
The complete Top 50 published rankings can be found at https://www.thecampusadvisor.com. Have a look through our picture gallery to see the Top 20, and find out where Edinburgh is placed on the list.
9. Montreal (Canada)
Overall score: 4.45 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Montreal: Student Friendliness: 4.79, Cost of Living: 3.90, Nightlife: 4.81, Public Transport: 4.56 ,Amenities: 4.34 ,Safety: 4.28. Photo: Photo: Pixabay
10. Singapore (Singapore)
Overall score: 4.42 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Singapore: Student Friendliness: 4.62, Cost of Living: 3.42, Nightlife: 4.18, Public Transport: 4.61, Amenities: 4.75, Safety: 4.93. Photo: Photo: Pixabay
11. Boston (United States)
Overall score: 4.41 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Boston: Student Friendliness: 4.86 ,Cost of Living: 3.27, Nightlife: 4.73, Public Transport: 4.66, Amenities: 4.63 ,Safety: 4.29. Photo: Photo: Pixabay
12. Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Overall score: 4.39 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Edinburgh: Student Friendliness: 4.84, Cost of Living: 3.29, Nightlife: 4.47, Public Transport: 4.49, Amenities: 4.57, Safety: 4.65. Photo: Photo: Pixabay