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These are the 22 best cities in Europe for students

Mike BirdDec 1, 2015, 21:50 IST

A Syracuse University graduate can't contain her excitement at the 2014 Syracuse University Commencement, Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Syracuse, NY.(Heather Ainsworth/AP Images for Syracuse University)

Europe is a hugely popular destination for students from around the world, with hundreds of prestigious institutions, and some of the oldest universities in the world.

But which ones are the best for students? If you're thinking of going to university in Europe either for a full degree, or for a year or term abroad, this list is for you.

The data comes from QS - in the making of the index, they've brought together five different factors:

Student mix
Desirability
University rankings
Affordability
Employer activity

Take a look at where the best European cities sit.