Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's gorgeous highland city, was the filming location for many of the iconic Harry Potter films, and is famed for its green, scenic scenery, old medieval castles, and Georgian architecture. In this year's list, it is the 16th greatest student city in the world and the 66th most inexpensive.

Scotland's capital is home to one of the world's most famous universities - the University of Edinburgh, which is presently rated 18th in the world – and three other globally ranked schools, with tuition costs for overseas students averaging US$28,000 per year.

Rent in Edinburgh is about 51% less than in London (as calculated by Numbeo), and foreign candidates for 2018-19 are expected to spend a minimum living cost (including rent) of around US$891 per month, according to the University of Edinburgh's official website.