Selecting the ideal city to pursue university studies can be a challenging task, especially for those who plan to live in Latin America.
With more than 30 million students enrolled in 60,000 programs offered by 10,000 universities, the region presents endless opportunities for Spanish speakers. However, it begs the question: which city stands out as the best for student life?
To help students clear their doubts, the platform carried out an analysis of more than 50 Latin American cities.
For this study, variables such as rental cost, average annual tuition fees, safety score and the number of affordable activities available were taken into account, fundamental aspects when making a decision regarding a site. where you plan to live.
The results of this analysis could not be better for the Colombian capital, since according to the platform, Bogotá is the best city in Colombia for students, because it offers diverse educational opportunities and a varied environment.
Although the rental cost is higher than other cities, approximately 1,800,000 pesos per month, the city has 30 higher education institutions.
On the other hand, the average annual tuition fees is 8,510,885, one of the highest; However, Bogotá makes up for it with 148 activities with affordable prices for the student community.
Pereira is in second place and has the advantage of offering the lowest rental price of 600,000 pesos per month, ideal for students on a tight budget.
Manizales ranks at number three, since it has a fairly affordable rental cost compared to the two previous cities, 1,085,277 pesos per month. In addition, it has the lowest tuition rate, being one of the most economical options in Colombia.
The best city to study in Latin America
At the Latin American level, Bogotá occupies fourth position in the ranking, below Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Querétaro, according to the study in question.
Given this scenario, the study advises taking these aspects into account before packing suitcases.
“Define what is most important, cultural activities, affordability or security. Each city has its own strengths, so align your choice with your goals. Also take into account the local language if you want to improve your knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese, since studying in a city where the language matches your objectives can improve the experience,” says Yolanda del Peso Ramos, language expert in , cited in the official statement.
