{"id":10805,"date":"2023-08-10T16:51:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T11:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=10805"},"modified":"2025-01-24T16:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T11:01:05","slug":"best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Cities in Germany for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#What_is_the_cost_of_living_in_Germany\" >What is the cost of living in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#What_are_the_Top_10_Cities_in_Germany_for_International_Students\" >What are the Top 10 Cities in Germany for International Students?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#1_Munich\" >1. Munich<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#2_Berlin\" >2. Berlin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#3_Stuttgart\" >3. Stuttgart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#4_Frankfurt\" >4. Frankfurt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#5_Dresden\" >5. Dresden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#6_Aachen\" >6. Aachen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#7_Bonn\" >7. Bonn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#8_Hamburg\" >8. Hamburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#9_Cologne\" >9. Cologne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-cities-in-germany-for-international-students\/#10_Leipzig\" >10. Leipzig<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Germany is one of the top student destinations for non-English speaking students. There are approximately 400,000 international students. The city attracts students from all over the world because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education is cheaper than in most countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global study destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some universities do not take tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top universities with global rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multicultural environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from diverse backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English medium courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub of technical education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low cost of living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good job prospects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cost_of_living_in_Germany\"><\/span>What is the cost of living in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany is one of the cheapest Western countries in Europe to live and study. The <strong>cost of living in Germany<\/strong> is 35% lower than that of the U.S. Please bear in mind the cost of living in this country will depend upon the lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more personalized information, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cost of living calculator<\/strong><\/a> to estimate your desired area&#8217;s average cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Top_10_Cities_in_Germany_for_International_Students\"><\/span><strong>What are the Top 10 Cities in Germany for International Students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Munich\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Munich<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Munich-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Munich is one of Germany&#8217;s third most significant cities and the most student-friendly destination. It is the center of art, tech, innovation, and business.&nbsp;Munich is ranked second as the best city in the world, welcoming over 52,000 students from over 140 countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students choose Munich because it is safe, clean and offers opportunities to study many graduate programs at top universities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Munich are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/munich\/u\/-technical-university-of-munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Technical University of Munich<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>University of Munich<\/strong> and <strong>Munich University of Applied Sciences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Berlin\"><\/span>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Berlin<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Berlin-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Berlin is another popular student destination among home and international students. It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city ideal for people of all ages and backgrounds. Berlin&#8217;s rich culture and history are seen through cinema houses and war museums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to QS World University Ranking 2019, Berlin is ranked #5 best student cities in the world. The University of Berlin alone is home to 27,000 students who choose Berlin as their study destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Berlin are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/berlin\/u\/humboldt-university-of-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Humboldt University of Berlin<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/berlin\/u\/technical-university-of-berlin-tu-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Technical University of Berlin<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/berlin\/u\/freie-universitat-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free University of Berlin<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stuttgart\"><\/span>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Stuttgart-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Stuttgart is a uniquely appealing tourist spot&nbsp; and a popular destination among international students. The universities in Stuttgart are affordable and ideal for students interested in taking English courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to QS World University Ranking 2024, Stuttgart is ranked #312 best student cities in the world. Students choose to study in Stuttgart because of its universities and the city of an economic powerhouse; students have access to internships and job opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Stuttgart are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/stuttgart\/u\/university-of-stuttgart-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of Stuttgart<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/stuttgart\/u\/university-of-hohenheim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Hohenheim<\/a> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/stuttgart\/u\/stuttgart-media-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Stuttgart Media University<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Frankfurt\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Frankfurt<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-Image-Frankfurt-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Frankfurt is the financial center ideal for students for those interested in studying finance and business. Students can get access to top universities and a robust education system. It is home to some of the top-ranked universities in Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to QS World University Ranking 2024, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main ranks #=302. There are approximately over 45,000 students in this university alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Frankfurt are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/frankfurt\/u\/frankfurt-school-of-finance-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Frankfurt School of Finance &amp; Management<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/frankfurt\/u\/goethe-university-frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Goethe University Frankfurt<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/frankfurt\/u\/frankfurt-university-of-applied-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dresden\"><\/span>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/dresden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dresden<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Dresden-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dresden is an ideal student destination offering quality education with a scenic lifestyle. It is one of the best cities to study in Germany, with vibrant nightlife, a multicultural community, and excellent public transportation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to QS World University Ranking 2023, Technical University of Drenden ranks #173. There are approximately over 5,000 students from more than 125 countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Dresden are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/dresden\/u\/dresden-university-of-technology-technische-universitat-dresden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dresden University of Technology<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Dresden University of Applied Sciences<\/strong> and <strong>Dresden Academy of Fine Arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Aachen\"><\/span>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/aachen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aachen<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aachen is a cultural city that shares its borders with the Netherlands and Belgium. It is a student hub for those interested in science and technology, as it thrives in innovation and technology. Its world-renowned science and technology courses have attracted students from all over the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top universities in Aachen is the RWTH Aachen University which is ranked #106 by QS World University Ranking 2024. There are approximately 14 150 international students from over 138 countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 2 universities in Aachen are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/aachen\/u\/rwth-aachen-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RWTH Aachen University<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>RWTH Business School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bonn\"><\/span>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/bonn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bonn<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonn used to be the capital city of Germany. It&#8217;s a small city but a thriving student hub where everything comes alive regarding culture, attractions, and cheerful carnivals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is home to the University of Boon- a public university where there&#8217;s no charge for tuition fees but can make a small social contribution. Over 33,000 students are studying at this university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other top 2 universities in Bonn are <strong>Rheinische Friedrich- Wilhelms-Universit\u00e4t<\/strong> and <strong>Hagen University Regional Center Bonn<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hamburg\"><\/span>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/hamburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hamburg<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg-400x213.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg-700x373.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Inner-image-Hamburg-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and home to more than 20 universities. It is a multicultural, safe city that offers students an affordable cost of living.&nbsp;According to QS World University Rankings by Top Universities&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Hamburg is ranked #205. There are approximately 10 700 international students who come to study from abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 3 universities in Hamburg are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/hamburg\/u\/universitat-hamburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Technische Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/strong>, and <strong>Hochschule f\u00fcr Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Cologne\"><\/span>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/cologne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cologne<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne is the 4th largest city in Germany. It is a historic city with excellent universities, affordable living, and outstanding quality of life. Everyone here loves the city because the community is accessible by bike or foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Cologne is the oldest in Central Europe. It was established in 1388 and recognized for its research and academic programs in science and engineering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other top 2 universities in Cologne are the <strong>Cologne University of Technology<\/strong> and the <strong>Academy of Media Arts Cologne<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Leipzig\"><\/span>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/city\/leipzig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Leipzig<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leipzig is a student city with renowned universities offering students a range of cultural activities, vibrant nightlife, cheapest rent and low cost of living. According to QS World University Rankings by Top Universities&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leipzig University is ranked #479. There are approximately 3,174 international students in Leipzig University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other top 2 universities are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/leipzig\/u\/leipzig-university-of-applied-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Leipzig University of Applied Sciences<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/germany\/leipzig\/u\/hhl-leipzig-graduate-school-of-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>HHL gemeinn\u00fctzige GmbH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"web-stories-list alignnone has-archive-link is-view-type-carousel is-style-default is-carousel\" data-id=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__inner-wrapper carousel-1\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"--ws-story-max-width:185px\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"web-stories-list__archive-link\">\n\t\t\t<a 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Success!\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__story\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-interactive=\"web-stories-block\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-context='{\"instanceId\":1}'\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.open\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on-window--popstate=\"actions.onPopstate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"web-stories-list__story-poster\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/web-stories\/the-perfect-getaway-from-london-at-the-perfect-price\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-Poster-Image-38.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"The Perfect Getaway from London \u2013 At the Perfect Price!\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"185\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"308\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cropped-Poster-Image-38.jpg 640w, 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