Dublin Ranked 32nd in QS Best Global Student Cities Ranking

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Dublin ranked the 32nd best student city in the world

Dublin has secured 32nd place in the QS Best Student Cities ranking of 150 top study destinations worldwide, maintaining its position year-on-year with a score of 83.4. Based on student feedback, affordability, livability, employment, and diversity, the QS ranking highlights Dublin as the only Irish city featured.

Notably, Dublin climbed three spots in desirability, reaching the top 30 due to its cultural and historical heritage, and advanced 10 places in employer activity, ranking 37th. The city is also eighth worldwide for student mix. Each year, thousands of international students choose Dublin institutions such as Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and University College Dublin.

The QS Best Student Cities index evaluates cities with a population of at least 250,000 and two universities ranking in the QS World University Rankings. It surveys prospective and former students and is based on affordability, quality of life, university standards, and diversity.

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