Delhi Ranks Most Affordable Student City
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 05, 2026
The report highlights India's growing appeal as a global education destination, driven by low education costs and improving urban infrastructure. This could lead to increased foreign investment in India's education and real estate sectors, positively impacting related companies and the overall economy.
India===Delhi has been ranked as the world's most affordable city for international students, according to a report titled 'India's 155 Million Student Mandate' released by Knight Frank, Deloitte, and QS Quacquarelli Symonds. The ranking is based on the QS Best Student Cities 2026, which assesses 150 cities across six categories, with affordability being India's strongest advantage. India===Mumbai and India===Bengaluru also featured in the top 15. This affordability, coupled with lower tuition fees and living costs compared to Western countries, positions India as an attractive destination for international students and a strategic location for global universities looking to establish offshore campuses. Shishir Baijal of Knight Frank emphasized the importance of a city-led, phased real estate strategy for universities.
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