With the rapid development of the national economy, studying abroad has become a current trend. However, with so many countries around the world, choosing where to study is the primary concern for many students and parents considering overseas education. Once the country is decided, another challenge arises: which city should one choose? The primary purpose of studying abroad is certainly to enjoy high-quality foreign educational resources. However, it is important to consider not only the quality of local schools but also factors such as public safety, climate, geographical location, and the cost of living.
Due to the constantly changing policies and situations around the world, the ranking of "Best Student Cities in the World" is also subject to continuous change.
According to a survey report released by the international higher education information agency QS, Montreal, the second-largest city in Canada and the fifteenth-largest in North America, has captured the number one spot in the 2017 "Best Student Cities in the World" ranking.
This ranking was determined by evaluating over 100 major cities worldwide across six categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity, affordability, and student view. A total score was calculated for each city based on these metrics.
The top 10 best student cities in 2017, in order of ranking, are: Montreal, Paris, London, Seoul, Melbourne, Berlin, Tokyo, Boston, Munich, and Vancouver.
Montreal makes a meteoric rise from 7th to 1st place
As Canada's "cultural capital," Montreal has shown meteoric progress this year, leaping to the number one spot in the "Best Student Cities in the World" ranking, an improvement of six places compared to its 7th place ranking last year. Montreal's top position in this ranking is largely due to the "student view" indicator. Surveys show that students highly rate Montreal for its arts and culture scene, student-friendliness, cultural diversity, and affordability.
Montreal's multilingual environment and the fusion of diverse cultures are also major highlights. This city, primarily bilingual in English and French, is renowned for its innovative and artistic industries. It is also home to several top-tier Canadian universities, such as McGill University, which ranked 30th in the 2016 QS World University Rankings and 1st in Canada, and the Université de Montréal, which ranked 126th globally and 5th in Canada. Furthermore, Montreal frequently appears on lists of the world's most livable cities, making it an ideal destination for study.
Multicultural environment makes Canadian universities increasingly popular
In this year's "Best Student Cities in the World" ranking, Canadian cities have made a significant comeback. Montreal achieved the highest score to take the top spot, surpassing traditionally top-ranked cities like Paris and London. Vancouver ranked 10th, while Toronto tied with Hong Kong for 11th place.
According to Ben Sowter, head of the QS division and author of the ranking, the traditional advantages that some European countries and the United States have in attracting international students will be partially replaced by countries with multicultural environments like Canada. Canada is set to become a key nation for attracting international students.
A spokesperson for the City of Montreal also stated that the number of international students has been increasing in recent years, with a significant surge in students from China, India, France, and Iran.
Canada possesses world-leading educational resources and some of the best quality of life globally. As a culturally diverse and inclusive country, it has long been favored by international students and immigrants. Quebec, the province where the 2017 best student city, Montreal, is located, is a top choice for international students and immigrant investors. For this reason, the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program has consistently been one of the most popular investment-based immigration programs in Canada.
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