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Best cities for students in Asia

Affordable, walkable, well-connected cities with fast internet โ€” ranked for students and young movers on a budget.

The Best cities for students in Asia, ranked by Student score across 19 cities we track in the region. Seoul leads with 74/100, ahead of Chiang Mai and Fukuoka.

By region๐ŸŒ Best cities for studentsEuropeNorth America
RankStudent score
  1. 1SeoulSouth Korea74/100
  2. 2Chiang MaiThailand72/100
  3. 3FukuokaJapan71/100
  4. 4TokyoJapan70/100
  5. 5OsakaJapan70/100
  6. 6NagoyaJapan70/100
  7. 7SapporoJapan70/100
  8. 8SingaporeSingapore68/100
  9. 9BangkokThailand68/100
  10. 10DubaiUnited Arab Emirates64/100
  11. 11Kuala LumpurMalaysia64/100
  12. 12PuneIndia62/100
  13. 13ChennaiIndia62/100
  14. 14MumbaiIndia61/100
  15. 15TbilisiGeorgia61/100
  16. 16BishkekKyrgyzstan61/100
  17. 17BangaloreIndia61/100
  18. 18Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam60/100
  19. 19BaliIndonesia53/100
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Seoul leads at 74/100, followed by Chiang Mai and Fukuoka. The full ranking of 19 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 19 cities in our index by Student score. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage โ€” a practical guide, not official statistics.

Can I compare these cities in detail?

Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrekโ€™s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.