Top 20 Countries with Excellent Education Systems
Top 20 Countries with Excellent Education Systems
20. South Africa
Total QS Universities: 10
Top Universities Average Rank: 547
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $383
South Africa, the only African nation on our ranking of the world’s greatest education systems, ranks 25th. It has 10 institutions in the top 1,000 QS rating of 2024, averaging 547.
19. Brazil: 10 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 541
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $601
According to 2024 predictions, Brazil spends $601 per capita on education. The nation ranks 24th on our ranking with 10 QS institutions in the top 1,000 as of 2024. The average university rank is 541.
18. Switzerland
Total QS Universities: 10
Top University Average Rank: 206
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $5,189
With 10 institutions in the top 1,000 QS rankings as of 2024, Switzerland boasts one of the world’s greatest education systems. Average rank is 206 for these institutions. As of 2024, the government spends $5,189 per person on education.
17. Argentina: 11 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 664
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $618
Argentina ranks 22nd on our list of the 25 nations with the finest education system, with 11 of its institutions in the top 1,000 QS universities as of 2024. The government invests $618 per person on education.
16. Mexico: 11 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 652
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $639
Mexico spends $639 per capita on education, according to 2024 forecasts. In the same year, 11 of its institutions were among the top 1,000 QS universities.
15. UAE: 11 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 522
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,971.
The UAE is 20th on our ranking of the 25 finest education systems in the world. 11 regional institutions are in the top 1,000 of the QS World Ranking 2024, averaging 522.
14. Poland: 12 QS Universities
Top Universities Average Rank: 752
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,107
In 2024, Poland spent 4.94% of its GDP on education, and its per capita education spending was $1,107. It ranks 19th on our ranking of the world’s greatest education systems.
13.Kazakhstan: has 13 QS universities.
Average Top University Rank: 691 Estimated 2024 Government Education Expenditure per capita: $545
Kazakhstan is a Central Asian former Soviet republic. Top 1,000 QS institutions include 13 from it, with an average rank of 691.
12. Netherlands Total QS Universities: 13
Top University Average Rank: 168
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $3,172
The Netherlands ranks 17th on our ranking of the 25 finest education systems in the world. As of 2024, it spends 5.14% of GDP on education and $3,172 per capita.
11. Saudi Arabia 14 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 634
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $2,542
Saudi Arabia spends $2,542 per person on education in 2024. 14 Saudi institutions are among the top 1,000 QS universities as of the same year, ranking 16th.
10. Taiwan: 15 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 489
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,617
Taiwan has one of the world’s greatest education systems, with 15 universities in the QS World Ranking 2024’s top 1,000. The average rank of these 15 colleges is 489 when calculated using their top 1,000 rankings.
9. Malaysia: 19 QS Universities
Average Top University Rank: 478 Estimated 2024 Government Education Expenditure per capita: $457
Malaysia spends $457 per capita on education in 2024 and 3.51% of GDP. Our ranking of nations with the finest education systems ranks it 14th.
8. France: 25 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 439
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $2,429
25 French institutions are in the QS World Ranking 2024’s top 1,000. The French government spends 5.25% of its GDP on education, or $2,429 per person in 2024.
7. Russia: 26 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 582
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $481
The QS World Ranking 2024 ranks 26 Russian colleges within the top 1,000, with an average rank of 582. It ranks 12th on our ranking of the 25 finest education systems worldwide.
6. Spain: 28 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 529
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,517
The Spanish government spends $1,517 per person on education in 2024. 28 of the country’s institutions are among the top 1,000 QS universities, ranking 11th.
5. Canada: 28 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 386
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $2,204
Canada ranks 10th in the world for finest education, having 28 institutions in the top 1,000 in the QS World Ranking 2024. Average rank of 28 institutions is 386.
4. India has 31 QS universities.
Top University Average Rank: $619
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $121
India has the world’s most people and a top education system. As of 2024, it spends 4.64% of GDP on education, or $121 per capita.
3. South Korea: 31 QS Universities
Top University Average Rank: 516
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,592
With 31 QS institutions in the top 1,000, South Korea boasts one of the greatest education systems in the world. Education costs $1,592 per person in East Asia.
2.Japan: has 32 QS universities.
Top Universities Average Rank: 549
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,126
Japan has 32 QS institutions in the top 1,000, averaging 549. In 2024, the government spends $1,126 per person on education.
1. Italy; 36 QS universities.
Top University Average Rank: 572
Government Education Spending Per Person (2024 Estimates): $1,534.
Our assessment of the world’s greatest education systems puts Italy sixth. Italy spends 4.13% of GDP on education. As of 2024, the government spends $1,534 per person on education.
