QS Best Student Cities 2025: Delhi is the best city in India for students, as per the QS Best Student Cities ranking 2025. Delhi has bagged the 111th spot and is the most affordable city for students. Mumbai is at the 113rd spot, Bengaluru at 130rd and Chennai secured 140th spot.

Bengaluru is the seventh most affordable city for students with rank 130. All the cities are in the top 30 for affordability. Meanwhile, when it comes to student mix and desirability for international students, none of the cities made it to the top 100. Most of the students studying in India are from Nepal followed by Afghanistan, United States and Bangaldesh.

In Asia, Tokyo and Seoul are the best student cities securing the second and third spot. Globally London secured the best spot for the sixth consecutive year.

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The QS student cities ranking is done with cities having a population of 2.5 lakh students and two varsities in the QS World University Ranking. Jessica Turner, QS CEO said, “We are thrilled to celebrate London’s enduring success as the world’s best student city, a well-deserved recognition of its role as a premier destination for education, innovation, and culture.”

“Fostering international student mobility is central to our mission. As a partner to universities, policymakers, and students, we provide data-led evidence of the benefits of international education for students and countries,” he added.