Zurich vs Singapore for University
City comparison (ranking evidence)
| Metric | Zurich | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked universities | 2 | 2 |
| In global consensus top 200 | 2 | 2 |
| Best QS 2026 world rank | 7 | 8 |
| Top university (consensus rank) | ETH Zurich · #19 | National University of Singapore · #26 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zurich or Singapore a better student city?
Both are established university cities. On ranking evidence: Zurich has 2 ranked universities in our data and Singapore has 2. The highest-ranked institution across the two cities is ETH Zurich (consensus #19, Zurich). A "best student city" also depends on cost of living, safety, transport, job opportunities and lifestyle — factors rankings don't capture. QS publishes a separate Best Student Cities index that weighs these directly.
Which universities are in Zurich and Singapore?
In Zurich: ETH Zurich (#19), University of Zurich (#66). In Singapore: National University of Singapore (#26), Nanyang Technological University (#46). See the full lists on our city ranking pages.
How many top-200 universities are in Zurich and Singapore?
Zurich has 2 universities in EduRank's global consensus top 200, and Singapore has 2. The consensus averages percentile performance across QS, THE, ARWU and U.S. News.
Cite this page: EduRank (2026). Zurich vs Singapore for University. https://edurank.co/compare/city/zurich-vs-singapore/
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