Top 10 global destinations for higher education: where are the best prospects?

Looking for a place to get a quality higher education? The Global Citizen Solutions ranking of the best countries to study abroad has released the latest data. Find out which countries offer prestigious universities, high living standards, and career prospects

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Global Citizen Solutions has presented its first Global Education Report, which identifies the best countries for higher education, CNBC make it reports.

The rating was compiled based on such criteria as the prestige of universities, quality of life, visa availability, and postgraduate education opportunities.

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Education without borders: top countries for students

In total, more than 72 countries were evaluated in five main aspects:

Higher education systems;

Quality of life;

Cost of higher education;

Career prospects;

Innovations and business favorability.

The USA is a leader in higher education

The United States of America topped the ranking as the best country for higher education. More than 900 thousand foreign students are studying in the United States, and their contribution to the national economy in 2023 exceeded $40 billion. The United States is known for a large number of prestigious universities, such as Harvard, Stanford, and MIT.

However, despite the high level of education, the US remains one of the most expensive countries to study in. The annual tuition fee at private universities can range from 30 to 70 thousand US dollars.

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Great Britain - prestige and tradition

The United Kingdom took the second place in the ranking. About 500 thousand foreign students study in the country. It is famous for its world-famous educational institutions, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.

However, education in the UK is also not cheap. Tuition costs for international students range from $12,000 to $47,000 per year, and the cost of living, especially in London, is one of the highest in Europe.

Top 10 countries for higher education

According to the Global Citizen Solutions ranking, the best countries to study in are:

1. USA

2. Great Britain

3. Australia

4. Germany

5. Canada

6. France

7. Netherlands

8. Switzerland

9. China

10. Singapore

The survey results show that the choice of country for higher education depends on many factors, including the quality of universities, tuition fees, and living standards. The United States and the United Kingdom traditionally remain the leaders in education, but many students are also considering alternatives in Europe and Asia that offer quality education at a more affordable price.

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