Prague drops five places this year, but remains solidly in the top 40 in the QS Best Student Cities ranking. Though still establishing itself as an international study destination, the capital of the Czech Republic is already a staple in the list of top European city-break destinations, thanks to its striking castle, UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, and thriving arts, museums and nightlife.
The city’s large and internationally diverse student community gives Prague a strong score for student mix, rising seven places this year to reach 34th worldwide. It also appears in the top 50 for affordability; while international tuition fees are in the mid-range, Prague is a less expensive place to live than many of the other entrants in the QS Best Student Cities.
Prague achieves its strongest rank for student view, coming eighth in the world. This category reflects students’ own views of their experiences, and in our student survey Prague received plenty of praise for its affordability, diversity and friendliness. When asked to name the best things about studying in Prague, one student said: “It’s very affordable and comfortable to live in. Great cuisine.” Another said they enjoyed the “integration of culture and diversity.”
Dear colleagues, I am responsible for project http://studyinprague.cz/ and I would like to remind you that Prague has less number of population - 1 267 449 (1.1. 2016)
Best regards Miroslav Vlcek, vice-rector, Czech Technical University in Prague
Hi Miroslav, thanks for your comment, your website looks very helpful! Our population statistic is for the wider Prague metropolitan area, home to 2,156,000 people. :)
Prague
By Staff Writer
Updated March 17, 2020 Updated March 17, 2020QS Best Student Cities ranking: Joint 35th
Prague drops five places this year, but remains solidly in the top 40 in the QS Best Student Cities ranking. Though still establishing itself as an international study destination, the capital of the Czech Republic is already a staple in the list of top European city-break destinations, thanks to its striking castle, UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, and thriving arts, museums and nightlife.
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague boasts three universities ranked among the world’s best. Its leading institution, Charles University, is joined in the QS World University Rankings® 2020 by the Czech Technical University in Prague, University of Life Sciences in Prague and the University of Economics, Prague.
The city’s large and internationally diverse student community gives Prague a strong score for student mix, rising seven places this year to reach 34th worldwide. It also appears in the top 50 for affordability; while international tuition fees are in the mid-range, Prague is a less expensive place to live than many of the other entrants in the QS Best Student Cities.
Prague achieves its strongest rank for student view, coming eighth in the world. This category reflects students’ own views of their experiences, and in our student survey Prague received plenty of praise for its affordability, diversity and friendliness. When asked to name the best things about studying in Prague, one student said: “It’s very affordable and comfortable to live in. Great cuisine.” Another said they enjoyed the “integration of culture and diversity.”
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Internationally ranked universities in Prague
Charles University; Czech Technical University in Prague; University of Economics, Prague; Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
More about Prague
Number of universities ranked by QS
4
Highest-ranked institution
Charles University (joint 291st)
Population
2,619,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$3,900
Desirability rank
74th
Employer Activity rank
50th
Affordability rank
48th
Student View rank
8th
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
This article was originally published in November 2015 . It was last updated in March 2020
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Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:42
Dear colleagues, I am
Dear colleagues, I am responsible for project http://studyinprague.cz/ and I would like to remind you that Prague has less number of population - 1 267 449 (1.1. 2016)
Best regards Miroslav Vlcek, vice-rector, Czech Technical University in Prague
In reply to Dear colleagues, I am by Miroslav221
Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:59
Hi Miroslav, thanks for your
Hi Miroslav, thanks for your comment, your website looks very helpful! Our population statistic is for the wider Prague metropolitan area, home to 2,156,000 people. :)
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