World's 10 Best Cities for Students



Melbourne:

Melbourne ranks fourth on the list. Melbourne has a combination of world-class universities, favorable employment prospects, high quality of life and idyllic climate. The city has a growing reputation for the quality of its universities, and now ranks as Australia's number one city for international students.

Melbourne is Australia's cultural hub and the city also has a high concentration of students for its size. Taking  away the affordability score and Melbourne would finish above Paris, London and Boston, suggesting that, for those for whom it is a financial possibility, Melbourne provides just about the most favorable study environment around.