Sao Paulo student city ranks 100th in QS Best Student Cities 2027, driven by employer activity and affordability. The only Brazilian city in the top 100.
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Key Facts
—QS rank. São Paulo placed 100th globally with 60.2 points in the 2027 edition.
—Employer activity. The city scored 42nd worldwide for employer activity, its strongest metric.
—Affordability. São Paulo ranked 46th globally for affordability, with average student costs around US$6,100 per year.
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