university rankings,

student mix (student population, international student population),

quality of living (a score based on the results of the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2011),

employer activity (popularity among local and foreign employers),

affordability (tuition fees, Mercer Cost of Living Index).





Moscow ranks 37th.





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Quacquarelli Symonds has released its annual QS Best Student Cities in the World rankings Five indicators were used to rate the cities: