Hong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but British rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has said that high living costs along with the steepest tuition fees in East Asia continue to deter international applicants.QS also identified limited international diversity and a persistent shortage of accommodation for students as key challenges for the city.In the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027, which provides an overview of the best places to live and study around the world for international students, Hong Kong retained its 17th place while ranking sixth for university strength.
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Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Hong Kong has maintained its 17th position globally as a top city for students, according to the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027. While the city ranks sixth for university strength, British firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) noted that high living costs and the steepest tuition fees in East Asia are deterring international applicants.
William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-21 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong has maintained its 17th position globally as a top city for students, according to the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027. While the city ranks sixth for university strength, British firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) noted that high living costs and the steepest tuition fees in East Asia are deterring international applicants. QS also highlighted limited international diversity and a persistent shortage of student accommodation as significant challenges for Hong Kong. These factors are impacting the city's appeal to prospective international students.
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Limited international diversity and a shortage of student accommodation are key challenges for Hong Kong.
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High living costs and the steepest tuition fees in East Asia are deterring international student applicants to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong ranked sixth for university strength in the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027.
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Hong Kong retained its 17th place among the world's top student destinations in the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027.
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