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Swiss economic research company Prognos and Handelsblatt, one of Germany's largest business and economic newspapers, jointly released the "2024 German City Ranking". These rankings cover 71 German cities with a population of more than 100,000. Nearly one-third of Germany's population currently lives in these cities, and this proportion continues to rise.
The Prognos city rankings not only analyse the dynamics of these cities. The ranking uses 28 indicators covering five major thematic areas: ecology, transportation, society, work and digitalization. These indicators are selected from multiple official sources, scientifically calculated and compared, ensuring the transparency and fairness of the ranking.
First place: Einstein’s hometown! Ulm
Ulm is a major city located on the border of the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bayern in the middle of Germany. It is one of the most scenic areas in southern Germany. The Danube River forms the border between the two states, and Ulm is built on the left bank of the Danube. Ulm, together with Neu-Ulm, which belongs to Bavaria across the river, is the cultural and commercial center of the region. The city is also the hometown of German-American physicist Albert Einstein.
This small town has many research institutions such as the Ulm Helmholtz Institute, the Institute of Finance and Actuarial Science, etc. As well as the research centers of large international companies such as Daimler, Nokia, and Siemens, and the "actuarial science master" University of Ulm. It can be said that this is a dragon country that gathers all the enviable talents!
Second place: The German version of Tsinghua University! Munich!
Munich, ranked second, is believed to be associated with "expensive" by many people. Although Munich has a relatively high cost of living, the city's salary levels are generally well above the national average due to the influx of highly qualified employees. Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is known for its picturesque architecture, beer gardens and the world-famous Oktoberfest. This thriving city offers a high standard of living and a strong job market, making it an attractive destination for professionals. This city also has a rich cultural life, with constant activities of all sizes on holidays, making your work, study, and life happier.
Technical University of Munich (QS Global 28), University of Munich (QS Global 59). The Technical University of Munich is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities of science and technology in Europe since the Industrial Revolution. It is not only the best university of science and engineering in Germany, but also a world-renowned first-class institution of higher learning. It ranks 55th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings and 43rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Not only that, it has also trained many outstanding talents including 17 Nobel Prize winners, 20 Leibniz Prize winners, etc. Isn’t this a great place with beautiful scenery and outstanding people!
Third place: Hometown of Audi!
Ingolstadt is located on the banks of the Danube River in Bavaria, Germany. It is a non-county city in the state of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the banks of the Danube River and has a population of about 130,000, ranking sixth in Bavaria.
It is a vibrant and charming city that blends history, tradition and modernity almost perfectly and exudes a unique charm. At the same time, it is also the hometown of the century-old automobile brand Audi.
Audi can be said to be a special brand that combines honor and passion but has gone through hardships and been reborn. Its tenacity and continuous growth have made the brand what it is today. Its name comes from the ancient Latin word for "listen" in Europe. It is precisely because of its constant listening to consumers' voices and meeting their demands that Audi's products have been able to win victory after victory in the ever-innovating automobile consumer market and become a brand recognized by the public.
4th place: Erlangen
Located in the Greater Nuremberg region of Franconia in northern Bavaria, it is dedicated to pharmaceutical development and medical research, and is being built into a federal pharmaceutical capital. The city has a famous university medical school, more than 20 hospitals, various medical research centers and pharmaceutical companies.
The famous University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and one of Siemens' three major R&D headquarters are located here, and the buildings of the University of Erlangen and Siemens headquarters can be seen everywhere in the city.
5. Regensburg
Regensburg is a municipality in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the Upper Palatinate administrative region and the Regensburg County. It is also the fifth largest city in Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg, Augsburg and Würzburg.
Regensburg's pillar industries are processing industries, including automobile manufacturing, mechanical manufacturing, electronics and microelectronics. The Old Town of Regensburg was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.
In 2024, Germany not only faces challenges such as climate change, energy transition, economic and housing issues, and gender equality, but also has to seek vitality in the face of crises such as global political changes and business integration and digitalization.
How cities can find answers to these challenges is also a topic that makes leaders feel anxious. But do you have a feeling that these towns have talented schools? I believe that no matter how long it takes, these towns will continue to be attractive in the future!
Source: Baopu Finance September 24, 2024