Top 5 Student Cities in the United States

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Knowing which cities are best for students is necessary for those planning to study in the United States.  The United States is one of the destination countries for international students.

This country offers renowned universities, good educational facilities, and a supportive environment for academic development. To maximize your study experience, be careful in choosing where to live.

Best Student Cities

According to QS World Best Student City 2024, these 5 best cities are suitable for students to live in. 

1. Boston

Ranked first as the best student city in the United States is Boston, Massachusetts. This thriving city is home to many renowned universities, such as  Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, and Boston College. The rich academic environment in Boston can be an opportunity to network and collaborate with academics from all over the world. Despite the high cost of living, student mobility is easy with some universities offering dormitories for students to save some money. 

2. New York

New York was ranked 19th in the world’s best cities for students in 2019. New York houses several best universities such as Columbia University, New York University, and Fordham University. The universities in this city offer a wide variety of study programs and excellent educational facilities. There are also many internships and career opportunities in various fields such as finance, media, and fashion.

3. San Francisco 

San Francisco is a city known for its technological innovation and is home to many leading companies such as Google, Apple, and Facebook. San Francisco also has several excellent universities such as Stanford University and the University of California Berkeley. This city is an ideal place for students interested in technology and entrepreneurship. Despite the high living costs, students could share houses or live in the suburbs to cut some budget.

4. Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the next recommended student city. The city is ranked 20th as the world's best student city and is home to several renowned universities such as the University of California and the University of Southern California. Los Angeles has a great reputation for providing jobs for college graduates. There is a varied set of entertainment for students as well such as galleries, museums, theaters, and various performance venues.

5. Chicago

Another recommended city for students to live in is Chicago. The city, known for its amazing architecture, has some of the world's best universities, such as the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. With varied living costs, Chicago's efficient transportation system can make student mobility easier.

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