World's 10 Best Cities for Students

Zurich:

Zurich takes the seventh place. The city is renowned for its prosperity, orderliness and low taxes. It may sound more like a place for millionaires than international students, but the city is also great for a study destination. ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) is the highest ranked university in continental Europe and one of the top 20 in the world, while University of Zurich ranks 106. Zurich has a calm and serene atmosphere, yet is enough of a global capital to be packed with things to do. It has often been ranked as one of the world's most livable cities.

Zurich is also the wealthiest city in Europe. On one hand its affluence means Zurich is clean, safe and spotlessly maintained, but on the other, living expenses can be eye-wateringly high. While rent and socializing may cost a little, tuition fees averaging around U.S. $1,000-2,000 for international students represents a huge saving compared to prestigious universities in the UK, North America or Australia.