Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi tops global student affordability rankings
Delhi has been named the most affordable city for students in the world according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2027.
This means that studying in Delhi is very cheap compared to other cities.
Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru are also among the top 30 most affordable cities.
Indian cities do well in terms of employer demand, but they have very few international students.
This means that while it is cheap to study in India, not many students from other countries come to study here.
The report suggests that India needs to improve its international partnerships and diversity to attract more students from around the world.
Delhi is the most affordable city for students globally with average annual tuition fees of $2,700.
Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru also rank among the top 30 for affordability.
Indian cities rank well in employer activity, with Delhi at 29 and Mumbai at 34 globally.
India hosts around 50,000 international students, with Nepal accounting for roughly one-third.
India needs to improve international partnerships and diversity to attract more students.
- Who
- QS, global higher education analytics firm
- What
- Delhi is the most affordable city for students globally
- When
- QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2027
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru
- Why
- Due to low tuition fees and growing employer demand
Affordability and Employer Demand
Lack of International Diversity
Affordability
Affordability and Employer Demand
Delhi is the most affordable city for students globally, with average annual international tuition fees of around $2,700. Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru also rank among the top 30 for affordability.
Lack of International Diversity
Despite affordability, Indian cities rank poorly in student mix, indicating a lack of international diversity.
Employer Demand
Affordability and Employer Demand
Indian cities rank well in employer activity, with Delhi at 29 and Mumbai at 34 globally, showing growing confidence in graduates from Indian institutes.
Lack of International Diversity
The lack of international students limits the potential for even higher employer demand.
- Top Affordable City
- Delhi
- Average Annual Tuition Fees in Delhi
- $2,700
- Mumbai's Overall Ranking
- 91
- Delhi's Overall Ranking
- 99
- Number of International Students in India
- Around 50,000
- Top Student City Globally
- Seoul
- India's International Student Source
- Nepal accounts for roughly one-third