Seoul is the best city for students | QS Best Student Cities 2026 results

For the first time ever, South Korea’s capital, Seoul, has been named the best city for students. After six consecutive editions in first place, London drops to third place, while Tokyo maintains second position. There has been significant movement among the top 20 cities. Now, 10 of the top 20 cities are in Asia Pacific,

New ranking to spotlight African higher education announced

The QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa will join our suite of Rankings, with its first edition launching in February 2026.  At the QS Africa Forum 2025, Jason Newman, QS Chief Commercial Officer, said in his opening remarks: “By 2050, Sub-Saharan Africa will account for nearly a quarter of the world’s working age population. China