Istanbul, Ankara make top 100 in global student city index
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Istanbul and Ankara secured positions among the world’s top 100 student hubs in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 ranking, despite both metropolitan areas experiencing slight drops from their previous standings.
The London-based analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds evaluated 150 global destinations for the latest index, which requires candidate cities to maintain a population exceeding 250,000 and host at least two ranked universities. Istanbul placed 65th with a score of 70.2, falling four spots from last year, while Ankara slipped 11 places to rank 90th with 62.1 points.
The comprehensive list assesses six core metrics, encompassing academic performance, employer activity, desirability, affordability, student diversity and the overall student experience.
