8 Best Student Cities to Study in Europe for International Students

Best place to study in Europe for international students

By Whizstorm 2020-04-24

8 Best student cities in Europe - Whizstorm’s Pick

1. Berlin, Germany:

Recognized as one of the major centers of fashion, art, engineering, and design, Berlin is full of educational and work opportunities. Like other Universities in Germany, Universities in Berlin also offer some degree courses without tuition fees. Berlin is home to some highly ranked Universities such as Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin. Being the capital of the country, Berlin is known for bringing major changes in the fields of politics, culture, and science. The city offers a huge amount of opportunities for students with all interests, backgrounds, and origins. Berlin has a cool standard of living at affordable prices and convenient public transport.

Rent :

For Apartment: $700 - $1900/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)
For studio Apartment (furnished): $750 - $1100/ per month

Food:

Food and groceries (Monthly): $182
1 Meal at a restaurant: $11

Travel:

Monthly ticket or Pass - $88(general price)
One way journey ( Local transport) – $3
1 Liter gas – $1.57
Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $2.17

2. Paris, France:

There is no doubt that Paris is a beautiful place to study, but it has also proved itself to be one of the best in providing quality education. Almost 12 Universities from Paris featured in the QS World University Rankings, some of them are HEC Paris, Ecole Polytechnique ParisTech, and ENS Paris, etc. Paris is the best city for students who want to study fashion and Culinary arts. The city is enriched with beautiful monuments, museums and you can always relax your mood under the amazing Eiffel Tower. In recent years, the city’s employment rate has increased and there is a high demand for graduates in Paris.

Rent :

For Apartment: $900 - $2800/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)
For studio apartment (furnished): $1200 - $1900/ per month

Food:

Food and groceries (Monthly): $195
1 Meal at a restaurant: $17

Travel:

Monthly ticket or Pass - $82(general price)
One way journey ( Local transport) – $2.06
1 Liter gas – $1.72
Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $1.65

3. London, England:

London has the highest number of international students than any other European city. Some top-ranking universities from London are University College London, Imperial College London, and King’s College London. Being an international hub, you will meet many students from every corner of the world. London has a rich culture and is not a cheap city to live in, but the number of programs offered in world-class universities, the professional opportunities, business opportunities, arts scene, eateries, top-class museums, and the experience may worth every penny you spend.

Rent :

For Apartment: $1500 - $3800/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $1500 - $2200/ per month

Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $215

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $18.50

Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $185 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $3.50

? 1 Liter gas – $1.60

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km)- $2.84

4. Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Amsterdam is a city with an open culture, canals, architecture, cafes, and a relaxed way of life. Students can take up studies in fields such as Business and Economics, Environmental Studies, International Relations, and Politics, etc. Amsterdam is not a large city so you can walk or use a bike which is also an economical advantage. Also, being a Dutch city, most of the people speak English here. Amsterdam has climbed up to the world rankings for its improvement in the quality of education due to good ratings from the graduate employers. Students can explore activities like street art, vibrant music, and visit Vondelpark, waterways, etc.

a) Rent :

For Apartment: $1300 - $3100/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $1200 - $1600/ per month

b) Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $205

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $16.30

?? Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $105 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $3.50

? 1 Liter gas – $1.84

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km) - $2.55

5. Dublin, Ireland:

Dublin has its own tradition and culture in its core, but in recent years it has become richer in culture and a cosmopolitan city in the last 10-15 years. Dublin promotes startup culture and has big IT names under its cover like Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple, which boosts the employment rate in the capital city. Dublin has a huge student population with 23% of the students having nationality outside of Ireland. Trinity College and University College-Dublin are the country’s prestigious colleges that offer great opportunities for students with quality education and outstanding student life.

?? Rent :

For Apartment: $1500 - $3300/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $1300 - $1900/ per month

?? Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $202

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $16.30

?? Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $141 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $3.26

? 1 Liter gas – $1.57

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km) - $1.60

6. Lisbon, Portugal:

Surrounded by historic buildings, hilly terrain, and vintage trams, Lisbon provides a relaxed and friendly environment for international students. Students can study arts, STEM, International Relations, Business, and entrepreneurship in Portugal's top-ranked Universities which are the University of Lisbon and Nova de Lisboa University.

A student survey by QS resulted in the accolades not just for the pleasant climate but for the quality of life, diversity in students and teachers, equality of education, etc. Lisbon also offers mood boosters like Fado music, delicious food with a reasonable cost of living.

?? Rent :

For Apartment: $680 - $1900/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $630 - $960/ per month

?? Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $180

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $10

?? Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $41 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $1.75

? 1 Liter gas – $0.51

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km) - $1.60

7. Prague, Czech Republic:

Prague has three of the most highly ranked universities in the world ranking which are Charles University, the University of Economics, and the University of Life Sciences. Prague is immensely popular for its lovely architecture, big literary culture, music venues, and delicious beer. Most of the people speak English hence the universities here offer programs comfortable for international students. Prague has a unique variety for students in subjects like Liberal arts, Theatre, Literature, Music, Films, Philosophy, and Politics, etc. Also, Prague has great reviews from students about its affordability, diversity, safety, cuisine, and study experience.

?? Rent :

For Apartment: $580 - $1400/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $580 - $800/ per month

?? Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $183

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $7

?? Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $22 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $1

? 1 Liter gas – $1.29

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km) - $1.2

8. Barcelona, Spain:

Barcelona is the city loved for its refreshing nature, good vibes, and cool lifestyle. Barcelona has Spain’s two of the reputed Universities, the University of Barcelona and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona which makes its space in the top best students’ cities. Students have study options like Architecture, Business, Art History, Social Sciences, International Relations, and Politics. Barcelona has always been students’ attraction due to its employment opportunities and happening environment for living and studying. Barcelona is a nice blend of old and new culture whether it is food, beaches, and nightlife or rich art, museums, and cultural legacy.

?? Rent :

For Apartment: $750 - $1700/ per month (ranges as per added rooms)

For studio apartment (furnished): $850 - $1200/ per month

?? Food:

? Food and groceries (Monthly): $200

? 1 Meal at a restaurant: $12

?? Travel:

? Monthly ticket or Pass - $50 (general price)

? One way journey ( Local transport) – $2.40

? 1 Liter gas – $1.47

? Taxi normal tariff (1 km) - $1.28

*As per Numbeo.com (2020)