These two cities of India shone on the global stage, Mumbai became the best student city of the country; Delhi is the most affordable for education These two Indian cities shine on the global stage: Mumbai named the country’s best student city, while Delhi is the most affordable for education.

Higher education and global analytics firm ‘QS’ (Quacquarelli Symonds) has released the latest ranking of the best student cities around the world for the year 2027 (QS Best Student Cities 2027). In this new list, news that gives great pride and enthusiasm to India has emerged. The country’s financial capital Mumbai has secured the first position in India, while the country’s capital New Delhi has won the distinction of being the ‘Most Affordable City’ for students across the world. After the arrival of this report, the discussion on the education sector of the country has once again intensified at the global level.

Mumbai wins, becomes number 1 student city in India

In this latest global list of QS, Mumbai has taken a great leap and has improved from last year’s 98th rank to 91st position. With this, Mumbai has become the highest-ranked student destination city of the country. Behind this success of Mumbai are its excellent educational institutions, strong employer activity (demand for graduates among employers) and better employment opportunities. The increasing acceptance of Indian youth among companies and recruiters globally has further strengthened this ranking of Mumbai.

Cheapest education in the world: Delhi wins

If we talk about expenditure and budget, then the national capital Delhi has made its mark in the whole world. According to QS Ranking 2027, Delhi is the best place for students to live and study across the world. most affordable city (Most Affordable City globally) has been declared. According to the report, the average tuition fee for international students in Delhi is around US $ 2,700 (about Rs 2.5 lakh) annually, which is very low compared to other major global education hubs of the world. On the basis of low expenses and excellent career prospects, Delhi has achieved 99th rank in the global list.

How was the performance of other cities of India?

Apart from Mumbai and Delhi, other major metros of the country have also registered their presence in this prestigious ranking. Chennai has performed brilliantly and jumped five places and has reached 123rd position. However, Bengaluru, on the other hand, was the only Indian city to suffer a slight decline this time and slipped to 114th position. Experts believe that this improvement of Indian cities in the global ranking reflects the rapid positive changes taking place in the higher education system of the country, although we still have a long way to go in terms of attracting international students.