Boston and College Quantity: Fact or Fiction?

So there's this rumor I've heard that Boston has the most colleges in the world. Can anyone confirm if that's true? Trying to make sense of whether this could be a myth or an actual fact.

While I can't definitively say whether Boston has the most colleges and universities in the world as it entirely depends on how exactly you're defining Boston, or what qualifies as a college or university, it's fair to say Boston is notable for its concentration of distinguished educational institutions.

Boston, as well as its surrounding areas (including Cambridge), is home to over 35 colleges and universities, comprising a mix of both large public universities and small private colleges. These include world-renowned institutions like Harvard and MIT in Cambridge, Tufts in Medford, as well as Boston College, Boston University, and many others within Boston city itself.

That said, since defining city boundaries can be a touch ambiguous especially when considering surrounding suburban areas, it might be somewhat challenging to confirm whether Boston holds the title for having the most colleges globally. Philadelphia, New York City, and Los Angeles, for instance, also boast a substantial number of higher education institutions. So, while Boston is densely packed with colleges and universities, claiming it has the most in the world would be a bit of a stretch without further context or more concrete definitions. All in all, it's a city known for its vibrant academic environment, regardless of whether it holds the record for the most colleges or not.