Manila ranked 88th in QS Best Student Cities Ranking
Manila has ranked 88th in the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Ranking, released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), placing it among global academic hubs.
The ranking evaluates cities based on factors such as affordability and employability, where Manila scored particularly high with an overall score of 63.9.
Top-performing universities like the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University contribute to Manila's standing in the index.
Asia is experiencing a rise in international higher education, with Seoul now ranked as the world's best student city, surpassing London for the first time.
Other Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Taipei, and Hong Kong also achieved record-high placements in the rankings.
The 2026 edition of the QS Best Student Cities Ranking evaluated 150 cities across 58 countries, highlighting Manila's inclusion amidst a broader trend of Asian cities climbing the ranks.
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