The Gallup World Poll, which rates respondents' personal satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10 for "life evaluation," provides the data for the World satisfaction Report, which the UN publishes every year.
The GDP of the nation, social support, physical and mental health, personal freedom, altruism, and business and government corruption are all factors included in the report.
In order to learn about their experiences studying in some of the world's happiest nations, BusinessBecause conducted interviews with foreign master's students, taking into account work-life balance, mental health assistance, and career chances.
1. Finland
- According to the World Happiness Report, ranked as the world's happiest nation for six years running.
- Famous for its remarkable, egalitarian educational system that provides free education to everyone who is a citizen of Finland, the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland
- affordable tuition for international students pursuing a master's degree, such as the around $17,000 programmes offered by the Aalto University School of Business
- thriving business environment with a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem of more than 4,000 companies
2. Denmark
- On the World Happiness Index, ranked second.
- a solid social welfare system, a high level of living, and first-rate healthcare and education
- For inhabitants of Denmark, the EU, or the EEA, education is free or inexpensive; for international students pursuing a master's degree, tuition is reasonable.
- There are numerous employment options in fields including technology, engineering, and renewable energy
3. Switzerland
- On the World Happiness Index, third place.
- high quality of life, a robust economy, first-rate healthcare, and an outstanding educational system
- Tuition fees must be paid, however they are still reasonably priced compared to those in other major study locations for international students.
- There are numerous employment options in industries including banking and finance, hotels, and technology.
4. Iceland
- fourth-placed on the world happiness index
- Excellent social welfare, healthcare, and educational systems, as well as a high quality of life
- Icelandic and EU/EEA citizens receive free education, and foreign students studying for a master's degree pay reasonable tuition rates.
- There are numerous job options in industries like tourism, geothermal energy, and fishing.
5. Netherlands
- on the World Happiness Index, ranked fifth.
- a high standard of living, a robust economy, and a top-notch healthcare and educational systems
- For Dutch, EU, or EEA nationals, education is free or inexpensive. International students pursuing a master's degree pay comparatively low tuition.
- There are numerous employment options in fields including technology, finance, and logistics
