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No. 10. National University of Singapore
Singapore has created the world's leading university in the medical and social sciences. Bright minds from all over the world study here. Of course, high demands are placed on applicants in terms of knowledge, talent and potential.
No. 9. Tsinghua University
The most advanced technical university in China. The structure includes faculties covering almost all spheres of life. The university allocates a number of international scholarships for foreign students, is it necessary to say that the competition reaches 100 people per place? Ninth place in the Top 10.
No. 8. Johns Hopkins University
Name this prestigious university taken from the Johns Hopkins Research Institute, which existed in Europe. Today, a large role in education is given to research, which was appreciated by students from Southeast Asia.
No. 7. University of Georgia
Located in a small area of America known as Athens. Many graduates have become world-famous professors of medicine and veterinary medicine.
No. 6. University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private institution in America, which includes 6 faculties - professional areas and 4 interdisciplinary departments. In addition to this, the department for foreign students and the department of interethnic relations. Traditions are highly valued at this university.
No. 5. Yale University
Yale University was founded in 1701 in Connecticut, where education plays a vital role in the development of human behavior and feelings. Today the university is known all over the world. The oldest university today carries the latest knowledge. Fifth line in the Top 10 The best and most prestigious universities in the world.
No. 4. Oxford University
Oxford University in any era remains among the best universities in the world. Today it is one of the most advanced institutions in the world, with thousands of students studying there. The quality of education is always excellent. To enter here, careful preparation is necessary, because. competitive selection is quite tough. It also contains one of the .
No. 3. Princeton University
Princeton University is an ancient university in the United States of America that was built in 1764. It is already inscribed in history, because many famous minds came out of it. Humanities, social sciences, technical disciplines and business, which, by the way, is today one of the most prestigious faculties of the university.
#2 Caltech
The California Institute of Technology is in second place. He created an excellent technical base for researchers, brought together the best professors, doctors of science as teachers. Modern technologies appear here in the hands of students!
No. 1. Harvard University
The best and most prestigious university in the world. His name should have popped into your memory as soon as you read the title of the rating. His appearance led the UK to new heights of education. Creative thinking of students and potential is an essential condition for admission. The structure includes more than 100 faculties, 100 laboratories, in which students, using their knowledge, discover something new. It also contains one of the .
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Harvard, Oxford, Yale… all these names are constantly on our lips, it is difficult to find a person who does not know about such universities. We decided to highlight the most famous universities in the world from different countries and make our top 10 most prestigious educational institutions.
Leading countries
In each developed country, there are several best universities, but not all of them are on the list of world leaders in terms of the quality of education, prestige, scientific achievements and other important indicators.
Most of the top educational institutions are located in the United States. In every state there is a decent institution, some of them are neighbors. The UK universities are the second in the world in terms of the quality of education. It is also worth noting the presence of prestigious universities in Germany and France, the Netherlands and Switzerland, China and Japan, Canada and Australia.
Top 10 popular universities in the world
Of all the names, it is worth noting the top ten, which are known to almost every person. We constantly hear about them in the news and films, we meet in magazines and the Internet.
Harvard
Harvard University is located in Massachusetts, namely in Cambridge. This is one of the most famous universities. It is one of the top three educational institutions not only in the United States, but also in the world. The university was formed in the 19th century on the basis of the college and was named after the missionary John Harvard, who was considered its main sponsor.
It is one of the oldest universities in America. For all the years of his work, dozens of Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as 8 US presidents, have been released.
The property of Harvard University is not only schools of various directions and campuses for students, but also libraries, museums, a botanical garden, and even a piece of forest.
Princeton
The difference between Princeton University is a combination of narrow specialization sciences, art and general knowledge. Each student is obliged to learn a program that goes beyond his specialty, which allows him to expand his knowledge and makes it possible to work in the future not only in the direction chosen in advance.
Albert Einstein taught at Princeton University in Room 302 of the Frist Center.
Here the priority is the development of one's own abilities and knowledge, scientific research, conscientiousness. Upon admission, students undertake to comply with the "Code of Honor", which they later confirm when writing each test paper, signing a kind of oath. Only worthy people are able to go all the way from admission to graduation, as there are high requirements for knowledge and compliance with the rules.
Yale
Yale University closes the top three universities in the US, along with Harvard and Princeton. It is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is named after Eli Yale, a merchant who sponsored the school that later became the university.
Yale has students from more than 100 countries. The university owns the third largest library. Compared to other university book depositories, it ranks second in the world. Since the university appeared during the era of the colonization of America by the British, it houses the largest collection of British art outside of Great Britain.
Stanford
Stanford University was founded by representatives of the government in the state of California, the Stanford spouses. The educational institution is located in Silicon Valley and is named after their deceased son. The university includes a higher business school and a research center.
Alumni of Stanford University are the founders of corporations such as:
- Hewlett Packard;
- NVIDIA;
- Nike;
- Yahoo!;
- Google.
In order for students to master knowledge as much as possible, various research and scientific programs are used in the work, and there are only 6 students for each teacher.
Oxford
Oxford University is considered one of the oldest in the UK. The training system allows you to produce truly specialists in their field. Each student receives a mentor who guides him throughout the entire period of study.
Particular attention is paid here not only to the educational process, but also to leisure activities. In addition to libraries and museums, hundreds of hobby groups are assigned to the university.
To study at Oxford University, you must ideally be fluent in English.
Cambridge
The second oldest in Britain is the University of Cambridge. About a third of the students are foreigners, although it is not so easy to enter here. Expensive education in a number of cases is offset by the issuance of scholarships and grants to especially talented applicants. In total, the university offers 28 areas for study.
Together with Oxford, it is the university most popular among the elite, including members of the royal family. Also a graduate of the University of Cambridge is Stephen Hawking.
bristol university
Bristol University is one of the largest in England. Not far from Bristol is Stonehenge.
Winston Churchill was rector of the University of Bristol. The quality of teaching at this university deserves the highest marks.
Alumni of Bristol are included in the list of Nobel laureates, members of the Royal Scientific Society and the British Academy of Sciences.
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne University is the oldest university in France and one of the architectural landmarks of Paris. Here you can get higher education for free.
The lecturers at the University of Paris were:
- the Curies;
- Louis Pasteur;
- Antoine Lavoisier.
To date, the Paris Sorbonne University is divided into 4 parts, closely interacting with each other and united by social institutions. Each individual university adheres to the basic specialization.
University of Bonn
The most famous university in Germany can safely be called the Bonn University. He is associated with many famous personalities. The graduates of the University of Bonn are Emperors Frederick III and Wilhelm II. Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche also studied here. Among the teaching staff, it is worth highlighting the Fields Prize winner Otto Wallach and Pope Benedict XVI.
The university teaches humanitarian and economic specialties, exact sciences, agronomy, theology, medicine, etc.
Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov
The university was founded in 1755. The decree on its opening was signed by Elizabeth I, and therefore it was originally called the Imperial Moscow University. The proposal to open it was made by academicians Shuvalov and Lomonosov, in honor of the latter, and the university was renamed in 1940.
MSU owns more than 600 buildings, including museums, libraries and archives. Education is provided at 41 faculties. In terms of popularity and quality of education, Moscow State University. M. V. Lomonosov occupies the first place in Russia.
Each university from the presented dozen is known to most people due to the high quality of education, famous graduates and teachers. In addition, the architecture of buildings deserves special attention.
Cambridge university
Opens the list of the best universities in the world Cambridge. The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is the fourth oldest university in the world. The University of Cambridge is located in the UK, the city of Cambridge. The average tuition fee at this university is $20,000. About 17 thousand students study at the university, 5 thousand of which receive a second education. More than 15% of students at the University of Cambridge are foreigners.
The second place in the ranking of the best universities in the world is Harvard. Harvard University was founded in 1636 and is considered the most famous university in the United States. More than 6.7 thousand students, 15 thousand graduate students study there, and 2.1 thousand teachers work there. Graduates of this university were eight US presidents (John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, Barack Obama), as well as 49 Nobel Prize winners and 36 Pulitzer Prize winners. Tuition at Harvard University is $40,000.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is considered one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. An MIT record is that 77 members of the MIT community are Nobel Prize winners. The average cost of education, including accommodation, is 55 thousand dollars. More than 4,000 students and 6,000 graduate students, as well as about a thousand teachers, study at MIT.
The fourth place among the best universities in the world is occupied by Yale University. It is one of the most prestigious private universities in the world. Tuition costs an average of 37 thousand dollars. Yale University is located in the United States, Connecticut. Students from 110 countries study at the university, and more than 11 thousand people receive education every year. Five former US presidents have studied at this university, as well as many politicians, businessmen and scientists.
Most of you have probably heard of Oxford University. Oxford is one of the most famous and oldest universities in the world. More than 20 thousand students study in it, 25% of which are foreigners. There are also over 4,000 teachers in Oxford. Studying at this university will cost you an average of 10 to 25 thousand dollars, depending on the chosen specialty. Oxford also has over 100 libraries and more than 300 different student interest groups.
Imperial College London was founded in 1907 by Prince Albert. The college is located in the heart of London. About 8 thousand employees work in it, 1400 of them are teachers. There are 14.5 thousand students studying at the Imperial College, and the average cost of education, depending on the specialty, is 25-45 thousand dollars, the medical specialty is considered the most expensive there. This college has graduated from 14 Nobel laureates.
University College London was founded in 1826. At the moment, the college ranks third in terms of the number of foreign students studying there, and the first in terms of the number of female professors. In total, more than 22 thousand students study at the college, of which almost half receive a second higher education, and 8 thousand foreign students. The average cost of education is from 18 to 25 thousand dollars. This college has graduated from 26 Nobel laureates.
The University of Chicago was founded in 1890 with donations from John D. Rockefeller. More than 2 thousand teachers work at the university, 10 thousand graduate students and 4.6 thousand students study. The university also has a library, the construction of which was spent 81 million dollars. The average cost of education is 40-45 thousand dollars. This university includes 79 Nobel laureates.
The University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740 as a charitable school, became a college in 1755, and already in 1779 was the first college to be given the status of a university. In 1973, over 52 thousand students studied at the university. At the moment, more than 19 thousand students study at the university, and more than 3.5 thousand professors teach. The average cost of studying at the University of Pennsylvania is $40,000.
The Columbia University closes our top ranking of the best universities in the world. it is located in the city of New York, where it covers an area of 13 hectares. Columbia University was founded in 1754. Many famous people graduated from this university, including: 4 US presidents, nine judges of the Supreme Court, 97 Nobel laureates and 26 heads of other states, the list of which includes the current president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili. More than 20 thousand students study at the university, half of which are girls. The average cost of education is 40-44 thousand dollars.
World's Best Universities Video
Among the universities of the world there are special ones, which are distinguished by their worthy age, universities with high prestige, the most famous. There is a rating of the most famous universities in Russia.
The oldest universities in the world
There are universities founded several centuries ago. Among the functioning universities are well-known, opened in the eleventh - thirteenth centuries. More about the oldest of them below.University of Bologna (Italy)
The University of Bologna is fighting for the right to be considered the oldest university in the world. The year of its foundation is one thousand eighty-eight. Initially, the University of Bologna was famous for the high level of teaching of Roman law. Now more than seventy-seven thousand students study within its walls. In Europe, this university is the oldest.Oxford University (UK)
The oldest among the English-speaking universities is the University of Oxford. In the UK, it is the oldest. Unfortunately, documentary evidence of the exact date of its opening has not been preserved, however, it is reliably known that in the year 1966 it was already working. About forty-four thousand people study at this university today. 
Al-Azhar University (Egypt)
Al-Azhar University, located in Cairo, is recognized as the oldest in the world. His story began in nine hundred and sixty-nine. It appeared almost simultaneously with Cairo itself. From the first years of its existence, special attention was paid to the teaching of religious disciplines. 
University of Salamanca (Spain)
The oldest in Spain and one of the oldest in the world is the University of Salamanca. Among the educational institutions of Europe, it was this first that was awarded the right to be called a university. Salaman University was originally opened as a school in 1130. Ninety years later, the school was awarded the degree of "general school". In the year 1254, the “public school” became a university. This university was one of the first to acquire its own public library.The most famous universities in Russia
There are more than a thousand higher educational institutions in Russia, they are located throughout the country and differ in the level of teaching and prestige. Learn more about the most famous Russian universities.MSTU im. H.E. Bauman (Moscow)
Not only the most famous, but also the most prestigious in Russia is MSTU. H.E. Bauman. This Moscow university trains specialists in twenty-four areas, seventy-five specialties. The university trains specialists for modern instrumentation and mechanical engineering. 
Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov (Moscow)
One of the most famous universities in Russia is Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov. It is known far beyond the borders of the country. It was founded in the middle of the eighteenth century by M.V. Lomonosov in Moscow. Today it is the oldest university in Russia. Thanks to a long history, an excellent material and technical base, the country's largest library, research centers, and its own museum have been created. 
St. Petersburg State University (St. Petersburg)
The State University in St. Petersburg occupies a worthy place among the best universities in Russia. It trains specialists at twenty-four faculties. St Petersburg University has its own museums, a publishing house and one of the richest libraries in the country. 
KPFU (Kazan)
Of the permanent ones, Kazan Federal University is the second oldest in the country. The university in Kazan is equipped with the latest technology and has a rich scientific library. This university is one of the cultural heritage sites of the country. 
The most prestigious universities today
Among the most famous universities in the world, you can choose the most prestigious. As you know, the more authoritative the university, the easier it is for a student to find a good job after graduation. Further about some of the most prestigious universities in the world.California Institute of Technology (USA)
The California Institute of Technology is abbreviated as Caltech. This university is the base for NASA. In the field of exact sciences, Caltech is a leading university in America and around the world. It is believed that it is not easy to study there. The first American satellite and several space probes were created on the basis of this outstanding university.University of Cambridge (UK)
Another leader in authority and prestige among the universities of the world is the University of Cambridge. He is also one of the oldest. This university opened its doors to students in 1299. Cambridge graduates more often than graduates of other universities become Nobel laureates. 
Yale University (USA)
Yale University is in the top three in terms of prestige. It is located in the USA. It was founded in 1832. Today, eleven thousand students study there. The university is distinguished by the fact that there are no restrictions on the admission of foreigners. 
The most prestigious university in the world
Everyone is hearing 
Harvard University, and this is no coincidence. He is not only one of the most famous, but also the most prestigious in the world. In the United States, this university is the oldest, the year of its foundation is one thousand six hundred and thirty-six. Most of America's prominent political figures graduated from Harvard at one time. Students during their studies use the large rich library of the university, one of the largest in the world. The university has its own observatory, museums. Graduates of Harvard University often become politicians and scientists. Prestigious are not only the temples of science, but also things that are bought for money, such as cars. On the site is a site about the longest limousines.
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Choosing a university is an extremely responsible task facing graduates and their parents. Many factors need to be taken into account. What a person is fond of, who he would like to become, what are his life goals. And starting from this, choose the location of the university, its teaching staff, the quality of education and much more.
We have prepared for you a list of the best universities in Europe where you can get an education. We also indicated the cost of training. Choose the best one, apply and start nibbling on the granite of science.
1. Technical University of Madrid, Spain
Emprego pelo MundoThe Technical University of Madrid is an old university. Some faculties are over 100 years old. The School of Architecture and Engineering is of great importance as it is where the history of Spanish technology was made over two centuries. At this university, you can earn bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and social sciences, engineering, and technology. The university has 3,000 employees and 35,000 students.
Cost of education: 1,000 euros per year ( approximate price).
2. Hamburg University, Germany
Wikipedia The university has six faculties. These faculties offer almost every possible discipline - from economics, law, social sciences to the humanities, natural sciences and computer science, as well as medicine. Over 5,000 employees and almost 38,000 students. It is one of the largest universities in Germany.
Cost of education: 300 euros per semester.
3. Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
This is one of the oldest universities in the world. And, perhaps, the most prestigious educational institution in Spain. There are two campuses. One is located in Moncloa, the second is located in the city center. Here you can get a bachelor's degree in business and social sciences, arts and humanities, medicine and engineering. It is a very large university with over 45,000 students.
Cost of education: 1,000–4,000 euros for the entire period of study.
4. Oxford University, UK
Tatur The history of this educational institution dates back to 1096. It is the oldest English speaking university in the world. More than 20,000 students study here. Business, social sciences, arts and humanities, language and culture, medicine, engineering and technology are available. More than 5,000 employees. Nine times he was awarded the royal award.
Cost of education: from 15,000 pounds.
5. University of Glasgow, UK
Wikipedia The University of Glasgow is one of the oldest places of study in the UK. The fourth oldest university in the entire English-speaking world. Ranked among the top ten employers for research in the UK. There are many programs for study abroad, help with employment. The following areas are available: business, social sciences, art, humanities, language and culture, medicine, engineering and technology. You can also get a PhD.
Cost of education: from 13,750 pounds.
6. Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Studrada Founded in 1810. Then it was called "the mother of all modern universities." This university has great prestige. Here students are offered a comprehensive humanistic education. It was the first university of its kind in the world. Like other institutions on this list, you can get a doctoral degree, as well as a bachelor's and master's degree. 35,000 people gnaw at the granite of science at the university. It is unique in that only 200 people work here.
Cost of education: 294 euros per semester.
7. University of Twente, Netherlands
Wikipedia This Dutch university was founded in 1961. Initially operated as a technological university in order to increase the number of engineers. It is currently the only university in the Netherlands with its own campus. The number of places is limited - only 7,000 students. But 3,300 scientists and specialists work on the basis of the university.
Cost of education: 6,000–25,000 euros per year.
8. University of Bologna, Italy
Forum Vinsky One of the oldest universities in the world. Many believe that this university is the starting point and the basis of European culture. It is here that 198 different directions are offered to applicants annually. Over 5,000 employees and over 45,000 students.
Cost of education: from 600 euros per semester ( approximate price).
9. London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Wikipedia It was founded in 1895 to help students specialize in the study of the social sciences. It has its own campus, which is located in the center of London. Here you can study criminology, anthropology, social psychology, international relations, sociology and many other sciences. About 10,000 students study and 1,500 employees work. It was this institution that gave the world 35 leaders and heads of state and 16 Nobel Prize winners.
Cost of education: £16,395 per year.
10. Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
Wikimedia Founded in 1425. It is currently the largest university in Belgium. He has a very high rating, campuses are located throughout Brussels and Flanders. More than 70 international training programs. At the same time, 40,000 students study here and 5,000 employees work here.
Cost of education: 600 euros per year ( approximate cost).
11. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
It began its work in 1855 and today is one of the best universities in the world. The main campus is located in Zurich. The educational institution offers some of the best programs in physics, mathematics and chemistry. Over 20,000 students and 5,000 employees. For admission, you need to pass a test.
Cost of education: CHF 650 per semester ( approximate cost).
12. Ludwig University of Munich - Maximilian, Germany
Academician One of the oldest universities in Germany. Based in the capital of Bavaria - Munich. 34 Nobel Prize winners are alumni of this institution. The second largest university in Germany. 45,000 students and about 4,500 employees.
Cost of education: about 200 euros per semester.
13. Free University of Berlin, Germany
Tourist Founded after World War II, in 1948. One of the best universities in the world in terms of research work. It has international offices in Moscow, Cairo, Sao Paulo, New York, Brussels, Beijing and New Delhi. This allows us to support scientists and researchers and establish international relations. 150 different programs are offered. 2,500 employees and 30,000 students.
Cost of education: 292 euros per semester.
14. Freiburg University, Germany
Theologian It was created to enable students to study without political influence. The university cooperates with more than 600 scientists from all over the world. 20,000 students, 5,000 employees. Knowledge of the German language is required.
Cost of education: about 300 euros per semester ( approximate price).
15. University of Edinburgh, UK
Wikipedia Founded in 1582. Representatives of 2/3 of the nationalities of the whole world study here. However, 42% of students are from Scotland, 30% from the UK and only 18% from the rest of the world. 25,000 students, 3,000 employees. Famous alumni: Katherine Granger, JK Rowling, Charles Darwin, Conan Doyle, Chris Hoy and many others.
Cost of education: from £15,250 per year.
16. Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne, Switzerland
Wikipedia This university is funded by the state and specializes in science, architecture and engineering. Here you can meet students from over 120 countries. 350 laboratories are based on the territory of this university. In 2012, this particular university filed 75 priority patents with 110 inventions. 8,000 students, 3,000 employees.
Cost of education: CHF 1,266 per year.
17. University College London, UK
british bridge Strategically located in the heart of London. Known for impressive research. This institute was the first to admit students of any class, race and religion. 5,000 employees and 25,000 students study at this university.
Cost of education: £16,250 per year.
18. Technical University of Berlin, Germany
Garant Tour This university played a big role in making Berlin one of the leading industrial cities in the world. It teaches students in the field of technology and natural sciences. 25,000 students and 5,000 employees.
Cost of education: about 300 euros per year.
19. University of Oslo, Norway
Wikipedia Founded in 1811, funded by the state, it is Norway's oldest institution. Here you can study business, social sciences and humanities, art, language and culture, medicine and technology. 49 Master programs in English. 40,000 students, more than 5,000 employees. Five scientists from this university have become Nobel Prize winners. And one of them won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Cost of education: no information.
20. University of Vienna, Austria
Academician Founded back in 1365, it is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking countries. One of the largest universities in Central Europe. The largest scientific and pedagogical university in Austria. Its campuses are located in 60 locations. 45,000 students and over 5,000 employees.
Cost of education: about 350 euros per semester.
21. Imperial College London, UK
News in HD quality Imperial College London began offering its services in 1907 and celebrated its 100th anniversary as an institution in its own right. It used to be part of the University of London. This is one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. This college is related to the discovery of penicillin and the basics of fiber optics. There are eight campuses throughout London. 15,000 students, 4,000 employees.
Cost of education: from 25,000 pounds per year.
22. Barcelona University, Spain
Wikipedia The University of Barcelona was founded in 1450 in the city of Naples. Six campuses in the second largest city in Spain - Barcelona. Free courses in Spanish and Catalan. 45,000 students and 5,000 employees.
Cost of education: 19,000 euros per year.
23. Moscow State University, Russia
FEFU The university was founded in 1755 and is considered one of the oldest institutions in Russia. More than 10 research centers that provide practical assistance to students in research work. It is believed that the educational building of Moscow State University is the highest educational institution in the world. Over 30,000 students and up to 4,500 employees.
Cost of education: 320,000 rubles per year.
24. Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Wikipedia The largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. Emphasis is placed in the field of applied and practical science. Over 2,000 employees and 15,000 students. Compared to other universities in this part of the world, a large percentage of students are international.
Cost of education: from 10,000 euros per year.
25. Cambridge University, UK
Restbee Founded back in 1209. Always included in the list of leading universities in the world. 3,000 employees and 25,000 students from all over the world. 89 Nobel laureates. Cambridge graduates have the highest employment rate in the UK. A truly world class university.
Cost of education: from 13,500 pounds per year.
