Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt

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...