Which City Has Best Education Systems in the World

Every country has its own priorities to invest in the education system. There is tough competition within the countries and even cities to progress in the learning. There are hundreds of colleges and institutes around the world, but some of them are best in terms of fees, cost of livings, number of colleges & institutes in the city, on the basis of graduation rates, educational resources and test scores. The cost of learning and living cost also matters a lot.

Ten Best Cities of the World with High Literacy Rate
Ranking	Cities	Literacy Rate
1	London	99%
2	New York	96%
3	Sydney	94%
4	Ottawa	90%
5	Melbourne	86%
6	Manchester	82%
7	Madrid	80%
8	Paris	80%
9	Tronto	78%
10	Belguim	76%

We are going to share a brief review of some of the best cities, which offer a good learning system in the world. These cities are ranked on the basis of various factors including number of educational institutions, quality of learning, fee structures and cost of living in the city.

New York:
As the Untied States is the most developed country in the world in all aspects. It has the best education system in the world with most universities and colleges. There are lots of private and public universities currently providing education to local as well as foreign students. It has the largest education system in the world known as the New York City Department of education. The education is expensive, but the education system is so much capable of making the futures of students. New York has most libraries and research centers in the world. It is famous for its research center in the field of medicine and space sciences. New York has the best education system in the world for higher studies and every year thousands of students come to New York for getting higher studies.
London:
London is famous as a leading learning center for higher studies. According to the statistics, this is the largest city of overseas students, who travel to London for higher studies. London has top ranking colleges and universities in the globe. Though the city is among the most expensive cities in the globe, but still it is full of foreign students. It has almost 9 top institutes and college across the globe. The fee structure of these colleges and institutes varies and many people can get admissions in these universities easily. The city’s learning system offers quality learning, better opportunities of learning and worldwide recognition of degrees awarded by the universities.
Sydney:
For the last few years, the Australia is getting attention of most of the students for the purpose of higher studies. There are many colleges and universities in Australia, which competes internationally. The Sydney is ranked as the third cities in the globe with the best education system. Sydney has the highest number of colleges and universities in the Australia. The universities and colleges in Sydney have affordable rates as compared to rest of the cities in Australia. It offers lots of job opportunities to the students and cost of living is comparatively low. These colleges and universities cater the diverse needs of the students and offer world class education to the students.
Ottawa:
It is considered as the most educated cities in the globe and in Canada. Majority of the population in the Ottawa has graduate degrees and lots of foreigners also visit to the Ottawa for getting higher education. This city has produced most graduates and PhDs in the city. There are many public institutes and colleges in the Ottawa that are providing quality learning for international students. There are two universities in Ottawa which ranks in top 50 universities of the world. The city has some best institutions in the Canada with high standards of living.
Conclusion:
According to the statistics and rankings, these cities are considered as best for pursuing higher education. Lots of students prefer these cities because of low fees, cheap cost of living and better employment opportunities. This brief analysis helps the students to take a decision in choosing any destination for their studies.

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Transferring to a New University

One of the great strengths of American higher education is the ease with which students can transfer from one college or university to another. For example, it is not unusual for a student from California to transfer to a Michigan school, or for someone attending a small private college to transfer to a large, comprehensive public university.

Students who attend a community college to complete lower division general education requirements can transfer to a university. There, they can take upper division courses and thereby complete a bachelor’s degree. Such an approach is commonly known as “2 + 2,” though it may take more than four years to complete all of the courses required for a bachelor’s degree.

Importance of Accreditation

Transferring to, or from, institutions that are not regionally accredited is not recommended. If a student attends a school that lacks regional accreditation, there is a risk that the courses completed will not transfer to an accredited institution.

Making Transfers Easy

Many colleges and universities have special arrangements known as “articulation agreements” with other institutions. Generally speaking, such agreements allow “seamless” transfer with little or no loss of credit and time. For example, an engineering student may study for three years at the undergraduate level at one college, then transfer to another college for two more years. The student can receive both a bachelor’s and master’s degree at the end of the five-year program of study. Sometimes such arrangements are known as a “3+2” programs since they are designed to be completed in a total of five years.

Community colleges often have articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. The 10 Maricopa Community Colleges in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, Arizona, work very closely with the  University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University to make sure that Maricopa’s courses will transfer.

All the 115 California community colleges have articulation agreements with the California State University system and the University of California system. This means that if a student successfully completes the general education requirements for California State University or the University of California at Santa Monica College, for example, he or she can transfer and complete the last two years for the bachelor’s degree.

Don’t allow some of the drawbacks of transferring deter you. If you plan ahead, a transfer can be an excellent way to accomplish your educational goals and enrich your experience with American higher education. Just as shifting gears in a car is a way to get more speed and power from the engine, transferring from one college or university to another can propel you to greater accomplishments.

Tips for Transfers

• Start planning early. If you know you are going to transfer at some point in your college studies you need to prepare for the transfer well in advance by getting accurate information and by informing your advisor.
• There are usually a maximum number of credits you can transfer towards a degree at a U.S. university or college. You should find out what that limit is well before transferring.
• Some colleges and universities offer special freshman or college English language classes for students whose native language is not English. These special ESL classes may be accepted for transfer or they may not. Find out before you transfer.
• Credits transfer; grades do not. There is usually a requirement to have a certain minimum grade point average (GPA) in order to transfer; however, the GPA earned at one institution does not affect the GPA at another.
• American universities and colleges usually have general education requirements. A course that is required at one institution may not be required at another. Such courses might transfer, but the credit earned is not necessarily going to apply to degree requirements.
• Finally and most important, always consult with an academic advisor and your international student advisor before undertaking a transfer. In addition to the transfer of credits, as an international student, you also have to transfer your immigration status as a student to the new school.

Student Tip!

“At first, I really didn’t get that you could start your first two years at a community college and finish your next two years at a university. But many students do this.”

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