Best Student city in the world - 2017 Best student city in North America (and 7th in the world) ( QS Best Student Cities, 2016 ) One of the seven smartest cities in the world (Intelligent Community Forum, 2016) One of the two best places to live in the world ( Economist’s Intelligence Unit Safe Index, 2015 ) Most bicycle-friendly city in North America ( Copenhagen Index, 2015 ) Best city on the planet for International education ( Economist’s Intelligence Unit, 2013 ) Winner of the award for Outstanding Public Transportation System in North America ( American Public Transportation Association, 2010 ) One of only two North American cities designated a “ City of Design ” title by UNESCO , (2006) The most restaurants per capita of any city in North America Largest French-speaking city in the world outside Paris Source: Concordia University
