The world's most liveable cities for 2025 - and what it's really like to live there

The world's most liveable cities for 2025 - and what it's really like to live there

Copenhagen has overtaken Vienna as the world's most liveable city in 2025. But what makes these places tick? Locals in five top-ranking cities share what life is really like there.

Modul University Vienna: Study in Europe’s most liveable city

Atop the scenic Kahlenberg mountain, Modul University Vienna offers a panoramic view of Vienna, the world’s second most liveable city (Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2025). Its setting is a perfect reflection of what students can expect: a peaceful, welcoming environment that feels safe, supportive, and full of possibility from day one to graduation and beyond. Here, success is about academics, careers and thriving in eve…

Copenhagen Tops Global Liveability Rankings In 2025: What Life’s Really Like In The World's Best Cities - EBNW Story

For years, Vienna reigned supreme on the Global Liveability Index, but 2025 saw a surprise shift: Copenhagen now holds the crown. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has long measured where life is most comfortable, scoring cities on factors like stability, healthcare, culture, education, and infrastructure. While the top cities have remained fairly consistent, this year brought dramatic changes. Copenhagen’s rise to No. 1 was powered by perfe…