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The definition of the best universities in the world deals with many rating agencies, and the results sometimes differ considerably.
For the most objective determination of the best universities in the world, we collected data from three of the world rankings of universities - QS, Shanghai and U. S. News.
Combining these ratings we identified the top 10 universities in the world. Eight of these universities are in the USA, the rest in the UK. Find out more about higher education in the USA here.
These ratings are the most cited in the world, compiled on different continents, using different evaluation criteria of University life and rank these criteria differently.
Harvard University - the oldest University in USA, which is the largest endowment Fund among the universities of the world. Within the walls of Harvard studied more than 40 Nobel laureates, as well as a policy (for example, Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama) and businessmen (for example, bill gates and mark Zuckerberg).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , the University has established itself as a world leader in the field of exact Sciences and technology. It is here conducted advanced research in the natural Sciences and engineering. MIT has produced 80 Nobel laureates and many prominent scientists, engineers and public figures, forever changed our lives.
University of Cambridge – a truly legendary institution, one of the oldest in Europe. University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and from the beginning established himself as a brilliant University. No University in the world can boast such a number of Nobel laureates who studied within its walls, as the Cambridge – 88 the winners of this prestigious award.
University of Oxford – one of the oldest universities of Europe and the pride of the British system of education. The cherished dream of thousands of students from around the world. Among the distinguished graduates of the University: Lewis Carroll, J. R. R. Tolkien, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. The school cherishes its traditions and maintains the highest level of teaching.
University College London (UCL) – the first school opened in London. Since its inception, the University has always been at the forefront of research work. Among the graduates of the UCL, the Prime Ministers of China and Japan, as well as Alexander bell (inventor of telephone), John Fleming (the Creator of the electronic lamp) and Francis Crick (researcher of the structure of the DNA molecule).
Stanford University – the University was established with the aim of educating not just educated, but also demanded on the labour market of graduates. And orientation to the public good remains at Stanford to this day. That is why among the graduates are many innovators and inventors whose ideas have turned our world.
California Institute of Technology (CalTech) – specializiruetsya on the development of new technologies. Caltech manages one of the research centers, NASA – jet propulsion Laboratory, and was also working in a private international network of observatories. Among the graduates – 33 Nobel laureate.
Princeton University is one of the oldest universities in the United States with brilliant academic reputation, attracting talented students and teachers from around the world. At Princeton University studied the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, actress Brooke shields and first lady Michelle Obama.
Yale University – a prestigious school, famous not only quality teaching, but also the amazing international atmosphere. Since the beginning of the 19th century, Yale began to actively invite talented students from all over the world. The result, among graduates, many leaders of different countries of the world, and leading public figures, scientists and entrepreneurs.
Columbia University is the oldest University of the state of new York, trained a lot of talented graduates in various fields. Among them 43 Nobel laureates, 123 Pulitzer prize winner, three presidents and world renowned writers and public figures.
University of Chicago - research University, educating 87 Nobel laureates, which is a record among US universities. With 17 Nobel winners among the graduates of the University of Chicago conducted their research directly to the University.
Imperial College London is a world – renowned University, leading in research in the field of medicine, engineering and natural Sciences. Founded relatively recently (only in 1907), the University managed to gain global recognition and become one of the most coveted educational institutions of the planet.
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