London

Overall
Score

70

London

London scores very highly in the education category, with two universities among the global top 10. This strength is buttressed by a very positive environment for foreign financial investors, while it is no surprise that the city also fares well on the social front. London offers a wide range of cultural attractions and is home to students from across the globe, providing a vibrant and diverse social scene.

Educational Returns

100.0

Ranking In QS Top 300 University Ranking 2012

100.0

QS 'Employer Activity' Ranking

34.3

Average Annual Cost Of An Undergraduate Programme

25.0

Cost Of Living For An Undergraduate

100.0

Range Of Programmes Available

Real Estate Returns

100.0

Openness Of Local Real Estate Market To Overseas Investors (In Policy Terms)

50.6

Average Growth In Residential Real Estate Prices (Last 5 Years)

75.0

Duties And Fees For Foreigners

55.4

Average Rents (Residential Properties)

Financial Returns

20.3

Real GDP Growth

100.0

Exchange Rate Volatility

59.9

Real Effective Exchange Rate

41.4

Openness Of Banking System To Foreign Investors

100.0

Tax Environment For Financial Investors

Work Experience

0.0

Length Of Post-Graduate Jobseeker Visa Or Permit For Foreign Students

80.0

Support From The University In Seeking Job Placements

63.8

Unemployment Rate

67.5

Average Wages

11.7

Income Tax

Social Experience

100.0

QS "Student Mix" Score

100.0

Openness And Diversity

100.0

Quality Of Regional And International Links

100.0

Availability Of Quality Theatre, Music And Other Cultural Attractions

62.5

Prevalence Of Crime