Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Seoul and Tokyo Top Student Cities in Asia in 2026 Ranking
Seoul is now the best city for students, according to a new ranking!
It beat out London for the top spot.
Tokyo is second, making the top two cities in Asia.
Seoul is great because it has good job opportunities, is nice to live in, and is affordable.
Tokyo is also good for jobs.
Other top Asian cities include Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Kyoto, Shanghai, and Bangkok.
These cities are popular because they offer a good education and job prospects.
Seoul is ranked as the best city for students in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026.
Tokyo takes second place, making the top two spots held by Asian cities.
Seoul scored a perfect 100 overall, with strong scores in Employer Activity, Desirability, and Affordability.
Tokyo leads in Employer Activity with a perfect score of 100.
Other top Asian cities include Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Kyoto, Shanghai, and Bangkok.
- Who
- The QS Best Student Cities Rankings.
- What
- The QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026 was released.
- When
- The specific date is not provided, but the ranking is for 2026.
- Where
- The rankings cover cities worldwide, but focus on Asian cities.
- Why
- To determine the best cities for students based on various factors such as employer activity, desirability, and affordability.
- Rank 1
- Seoul
- Rank 2
- Tokyo
- Employer Activity (Seoul)
- 93.3
- Desirability (Seoul)
- 90.2
- Affordability (Seoul)
- 51.8
- Employer Activity (Tokyo)
- 100
- Student View (Singapore)
- 93.8