If you want to study in Europe, destinations such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Francemight be the first that come to mind, but there are many other European study destinations well worth considering. All of the following countries feature in the top 50 of the new QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings, which compares the world’s strongest higher education systems. With no fewer than 21 of these 50 places claimed by European entrants (22 if you count Turkey), here are just a few of the region’s top study destinations – combining solid higher education systems, exciting study abroad experiences, unique culture and great universities.Starting our journey in Scandinavia, Sweden is a diverse, friendly and fair nation, which has been considered one of the most advanced countries in the world for gender equality, wealth and LGBT progressiveness. It’s also known for its high quality of life, with excellent sustainability credentials protecting its vast Northern European natural beauty, as well as good safety and cleanliness. Sweden is the highest-ranked Nordic entry in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings, coming at 14th place. Not only does the country have a strong higher education system, but teaching at Swedish universities is known for encouraging students to apply their knowledge and think critically, independently and creatively.