Top 10 Best Cities in Asia for International Students According to QS Best Student Cities 2026

Studying abroad requires careful consideration, from choosing the right university to selecting the best city. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked Seoul, South Korea, as the best city in the world for students in their QS Best Student Cities 2026 report. Apart from Seoul, several cities in neighboring countries also made it to the list of best cities for studying. But which Asian cities made the cut? Seoul, South Korea, topped the list, followed by Tokyo, Japan, and Singapore. Other cities include Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Beijing and Shanghai in China, Taipei, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Kyoto, Japan.