Just in time for the release of the QS University Rankings: EECA 2016, put your copy of The Unbearable Lightness of Being to the side and trust TopUniversities.com to transport you to the Czech capital’s paved streets. Why read Kundera when we’ve got your wanderlust satiated?
In joint 39th position with Shanghai in the QS Best Student Cities 2016, Prague is home to three QS-ranked universities and particularly stands out for its diverse student mix, as well as its affordability, thriving art scene and dizzying nightlife.
So, if you wish to study in Europe, then the Czech capital might be for you… Here are seven reasons why you should study in Prague ASAP.
1. Attend a top university.
The Czech capital boasts three leading institutions consistently ranked among the world’s best in the QS rankings. The leader among these, Charles University in Prague, is ranked 279th in the QS World University Rankings ® 2015/16, and fourth in the latest edition of the QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia. Charles University is closely followed by Czech Technical University in Prague and the University of Economics, Prague, which are also widely renowned and internationally ranked.
2. Make international friends.
International students account for 15% of enrolments at the internationally ranked universities mentioned above, and Prague is an intrinsically cosmopolitan city that is used to catering to a mix of nationalities. If you choose to study in Prague, it is likely that you will make a group of friends from a wide range of different nationalities and in turn grow as a person (always a plus)!
3. Because in Prague, art is everywhere.
From street art to the Montanelli Museum, which opened its doors in 2009 to become a leader in contemporary art, to the wonderful photography collections at the Leica Gallery, there’s something to suit every taste…
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