A recent unique ranking has declared Munich as the top city in Germany for international students in 2024, boasting a score of 53.2. This conclusion stems from a study by Studying-in-Germany.org, highlighting Munich's safety, supported by its 20 universities and over 55,000 international students. Additionally, Munich excels in quality of life and healthcare, ranking third in the former and showcasing one of the best healthcare systems with a score of 76.78. However, its high living costs, making it the second most expensive German city, might pose a challenge for students, necessitating a monthly budget of at least €1,000. Nevertheless, Munich's cultural richness and numerous attractions further enhance its appeal beyond academic excellence.
Here is the comprehensive ranking of the top ten cities in Germany for international students in 2024:
1. Munich
2. Aachen
3. Cologne
4. Bonn
5. Stuttgart
6. Berlin
7. Frankfurt
8. Dresden
9. Leipzig
10. Hamburg
Remarkably, Dresden boasts the highest quality of life score among these cities. Conversely, Berlin holds the distinction of having the highest cost of living at 72.76. Nevertheless, Berlin offers abundant job opportunities for students, offsetting this financial challenge.