The best institute in the galaxy. Rating of the most prestigious universities in the world
People say that great knowledge means great wealth. But in order to get these same “riches” you need to put in a lot of effort, diligence and will. Cash investments will not be superfluous either. We have prepared for you a list that includes the best universities in the world: the most prestigious and expensive. And to get there, keep in mind, only . Keep your brain toned, improve your English, study the conditions of enrollment in detail, and go ahead to gain knowledge in the best places of education!
No. 6. We put Oxford University at the bottom of our list (annual fee: $38,000)
It is Britain's oldest university and is thought to have held classes there as early as 1096. Oxford is included in the list of the best universities in the country and holds a leading position in the main rankings of world universities (in 2017 - 1st place according to the World University Rankings).
The main areas of study at the university are medicine, mathematics, physics, social sciences and humanities. Each student is assigned a specialist who helps him in his studies in the chosen field.
No. 5. The well-known Harvard University (annual fee: $45,000)
It is the oldest and one of the most elite universities in the United States, built in 1636. Located in the city of Cambridge. Harvard consists of 11 academic divisions, which include the School of Business, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Design, the School of Dentistry (considered one of the best dental schools in the world), and others.
The university still ranks first in the country in terms of the number of graduates who have become billionaires. Some of their names are familiar to you: Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. Eight American presidents (including Barack Obama and Theodore Roosevelt) were also Harvard students.
No. 4. University of Chicago (annual fee: $54,700)
The best universities in the world have not ignored the University of Chicago. It was founded in 1890 and received its first huge contribution for development from the main billionaire in history, John Rockefeller and Marshall Field. The university is located in the state of Illinois. It consists of the College, various graduate programs, and interdisciplinary committees organized into five academic research units. As well as seven professional schools.
The University of Chicago is fourth in the world in the number of graduates who have received the Nobel Prize. In 2017, their number was 91 people.
No. 3. Middle of the list: Johns Hopkins University (annual fee: $57,100)
The university was opened in 1876 in the city of Baltimore. By the way, it is named after the businessman and patron of Johns Hopkins. The first $7 million came from his wallet. The university is a private university and provides strong training in chemistry, medicine, law and other fields.
36 people who graduated from Johns Hopkins University subsequently received the Nobel Prize, and a large number of graduates became entrepreneurs (for example, Rahmi Koch and Edmond Lynch). Johns Hopkins was one of the first in America to open the possibility of enrolling in universities. And already in 1882, Christina Ladd-Franklin became a Doctor of Science in mathematics.
No. 2. Columbia University (annual fee: $58,700)
Located in New York City. It was first opened as King's College in 1754, and only in 1784 was it transformed into Columbia University with the addition of a new charter.
Among the university's graduates there are about 100 Nobel laureates, more than 120 people who received the Pulitzer Prize, three US presidents (and a total of 29 leaders of countries) and other world-famous figures.
No. 1. The most intriguing place is Sarah Lawrence College (annual fee: $61,000)
Despite the fact that the educational institution is called College, it is considered an institution of higher education. This is a small private university that was opened in 1926 by the owner of numerous properties, William Van Duzer Lawrence, but named after his wife. Here, every student is treated with great attention, an individual approach prevails. The education system is focused on the Oxford University system.
The college specializes in the study of humanities, arts (, theater, music) and writing. Sarah Lawrence College has a very high admissions bar, so it’s difficult to get in even with a lot of money. In principle, like all the best universities in the world.
The ratings will be very useful for those students, schoolchildren, Russians and foreigners who are faced with a choice of which country to study in, or for those who want to get a job abroad in the field of research, teaching and business. The first academic ranking was published by Shanghai University in 2003, and a year later the Times newspaper compiled its version. Today, there are various ratings - from student to specialized, national and international. Forming a rating involves taking into account a large number of parameters, which may vary slightly:
- For example, the prestigious QS World University Rankings is compiled on the basis of 6 main characteristics: teaching (the number of Nobel Prize-winning teachers), research (the level of significance of the research for science), graduate prospects and employer ratings, the number of foreign teachers and students. An important condition for a university is the availability of postgraduate programs and undergraduate programs in at least two broad subject areas. Universities and universities are considered permanent leaders in the QS rankings.
- Another respected ranking is published by the US news agency U.S.News, which is an authoritative compiler of rankings of world universities
- The already mentioned Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), compiled by an Asian agency, will be especially useful for those who want to build a career in the scientific field abroad
- The purpose of the Best Global Universities ranking is to collect all the necessary information about the research and academic reputation of universities.
The Times Higher Education magazine is known for its annual ranking of universities around the world. The World University Rankings 2018 includes 1000.
THE (Times Higher Education)
- quality of teaching: the ratio of the number of staff and students, doctors and bachelors is determined
- level of research activity: what place does the university occupy in advanced research and what income does it receive from it?
- degree of dissemination of knowledge and innovation: the role in the dissemination of knowledge is determined through citation
- financial indicators of universities (in order to determine the effectiveness of universities and their material base)
- international perspectives: degree of interaction with foreign institutions, number of foreign students and teachers, participation in research programs abroad.
The best universities of 2018 according to The Times Higher Education ranking
3. Caltech
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Established (1636) by missionary D. Harvard in Massachusetts. Since 2003, it has firmly held a leading position in ARWU.
Harvard has 12 faculties and colleges. Particularly authoritative areas are: medicine, law and economics.
In addition, the university has a number of private museums. Harvard has the largest scientific library in the world. It contains a predominant number of unique books and manuscripts.
More than 30 of the Nobel Prize winners are Harvard graduates.
Erected (1891) by California Governor L. Stanford in California. It got its name in honor of the politician’s son who died as a teenager.
Some of the land is under long-term lease from companies associated with high technology. This structure is called “Silicon Valley”.
The university is famous for its high level of education in business and MBA. Many famous companies have been created by Stanford graduates.
MIT was founded in the USA in 1861. This educational institution was a response to the development of science and technology in the 19th century. This was due to the fact that classical education at that time ceased to correspond to progress.
MIT houses a research center, a computer science and artificial intelligence laboratory, a Lincoln Laboratory, and a school of government.
MIT is the cradle of many fields of science and technology, for example: artificial intelligence, robotics, computer technology. In addition to technical sciences, they teach management, linguistics, economics, politics and philosophy.
In this educational institution, the greatest preference is given to practice over theory. During World War II, students and teachers of the institute actively participated in military research programs.
Among the Nobel laureates, about 72 people are its graduates.
Established in 1868. Physicists from this university took part in the development of hydrogen and atomic bombs. In addition, a laser was created here, photosynthesis was studied, and a cyclotron was invented. Also within its walls, the BSD operating system was born, which became historically significant.
Since 2007, video materials with lectures and events taking place at the university began to be posted on the YouTube Internet portal. This was done on Berkeley's initiative in accordance with its ideology as a public institution.
According to legend, some scientists said goodbye to Oxford due to contradictions with the local population. It was they who built Cambridge (1209) in Great Britain.
Currently, the university owns 31 diversified colleges and more than 100 departments. Three of the colleges admit women exclusively.
Since 1904, 87 graduates have won the Nobel Prize.
Organized (1746) by Rev. D. Dickinson. Moved to Princeton in 1756. It acquired its current status in 1896.
It is noteworthy that classes here are held according to individual plans and are closely related to research work. The University Honor Code obliges students not to cheat and to report any violations of order. Failure to comply with the code will result in expulsion from the university.
Popular due to its sporting traditions: more than 38 teams.
It was founded (1891) in the USA by businessman and politician E. Throop. The name was changed several times, and the final version was adopted in 1920.
It has very interesting traditions, in particular: on Halloween, students traditionally throw a pumpkin frozen with liquid nitrogen and decorated with a garland from the library; the freshmen are given a “truancy day”, while the older students set up various traps, and the younger students’ task is to get into the institute.
However, studying here is quite difficult, there is even an aphorism: “Social life, classes, sleep: choose 2 out of 3.”
Established (1754) with the permission of King George II of England. In 1787 it became private. He gained fame thanks to the preparation of the political elite.
Here is the Bakhmetyevsky Archive, which stores materials about Russian emigration. Popular for the school of journalism opened in 1912.
54 graduates became Nobel Prize laureates. In addition, many US presidents and ministers graduated from this university.
A private university established by D. Rockefeller in 1980. According to some sources, the university began its activities in 1857. However, the direct financial support of the tycoon made it possible for the university to begin functioning at full capacity.
The university library began its activities in 1892 and today has more than 3.5 million books and unique manuscripts. Particularly strong areas: law, economics, physics and sociology.
There are 79 Nobel laureates.
An ancient university located in Great Britain, built in 1117. There is some information that education began here back in 1096. Oxford began to admit women into its ranks only in the 1920s, and in the 1970s. Separate education was also abolished.
The British magazine Times Higher Education published the TOP 100 higher education institutions based on an assessment of their reputation
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Harvard University The oldest university in the United States, founded on September 8, 1636 as a college. Since 1639 it has been named after J. Harvard, who bequeathed capital to the college. Transformed into a university in the first quarter of the 19th century. It is a member of the association of private elite American universities - the Ivy League. The university's affiliates are the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology and the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Located in Cambridge (a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, the city is named after the University of Cambridge in the UK). Among the university's graduates are 69 Nobel Prize laureates
Princeton University A private university located in Princeton, New Jersey (USA). Founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey. In 1896 it received university status. In 1902, Woodrow Wilson (US President 1913-1921) became its rector. It is a member of the association of private elite American universities - the Ivy League. Consists of Princeton College, graduate schools, and research centers. The university includes the premier regional McCarter Theater, an art museum, and a natural history museum. Among the university's graduates are 15 Nobel Prize laureates
Yale University One of the most famous private universities in the USA, the third oldest among American universities. Founded in 1701 under the name Collegiate School, in 1718 it was renamed Yale College in honor of Elihu Yale, who donated a large sum of money to the school. In 1887 it was transformed into a university. The university consists of 12 schools and is managed by the Yale Corporation. Five US presidents graduated from the university - William Howard Taft, Gerald Ford, George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton, George W. Bush. Located in New Haven, Connecticut. Member of the Ivy League. Among the university's graduates are 20 Nobel Prize laureates
California Institute of Technology (often shortened to Caltech, "Caltech" or "Caltech"). Private university. Founded in 1891 by businessman and politician Amos Throop under the name Throop University. Renamed several times. It received its current name in 1920. It is located in Pasadena (California). One of the leading universities in the United States and, along with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most important educational institutions specializing in the exact sciences. The institute is home to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which launches most of NASA's unmanned spacecraft. Among the university's graduates are 19 Nobel Prize laureates
Columbia University Formed on the basis of King's College (Royal College), founded in 1754 in New York. In 1758 he began to award academic degrees. In 1784 it was incorporated into the State University of New York and renamed Columbia College, and since 1787 it has been a private university. In 1912, the college was given university status. Governed by a board of trustees. The university has over 30 libraries, including the main one - South Hall, technical, legal, medical, etc., as well as the Bakhmetyevsky Archive, one of the largest repositories of materials of Russian emigration. Located in New York, Manhattan. Member of the elite Ivy League. A famous graduate of the university is US President Barack Obama. Among the university's graduates are 39 Nobel Prize laureates
/TASS/. Of the hundred most prestigious universities in the Times Higher Education magazine ranking, based on a survey of 10.5 thousand professors from 142 countries, 43 operate in the United States. Two Russian universities were included in the ranking - Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) and St. Petersburg State University (SPbSU).
Ranking editor Phil Batey said that this ranking is subjective, unlike the “Best Universities in the World” ranking, which THE traditionally publishes in October. This is explained by the fact that it is based only on academic opinion, and not on objective indicators of the university’s performance. At the same time, Batey emphasized that reputation is extremely important for universities, since, according to a study conducted by the magazine, this is the main factor for professors when they decide to look for another university to teach.
TOP 100 most prestigious universities
1. Harvard University, USA
2. University of Cambridge, UK
3. University of Oxford, UK
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
5. Stanford University, USA
6. University of California, Berkeley, USA
7. Princeton University (USA)
8. Yale University, USA
9. California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA
10. Columbia University, USA
11. University of Chicago, USA
12. The University of Tokyo, Japan
13. University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, USA
14. Imperial College London, UK
15. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich), Switzerland
16. University of Toronto, Canada
17. University College London (UCL), UK
18. Johns Hopkins University, USA
19. University of Michigan, USA
20. Cornell University, USA
21. New York University (NYU), USA
22. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK
23. University of Pennsylvania, USA
24. National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
25. Moscow State University named after. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
26. Tsinghua University, China
27. Kyoto University, Japan
28. Carnegie Mellon University, USA
29. University of Edinburgh, UK
30. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
31. King's College London, UK
32. Peking University, China
33. University of Washington, USA
34. Duke University, USA
35-36. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
McGill University, Canada
37. University of British Columbia, Canada
38-40. Heidelberg University, Germany
University of California, San Francisco, USA
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
41-43. Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
University of California, San Diego, USA
University of Melbourne, Australia
44. University of California, Davis, USA
45. Karolinska Institute, Sweden
46. University of Texas at Austin, USA
47. Northwestern University, USA
48. Federal Polytechnical School of Lausanne (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), Switzerland
49. Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, USA
50. University of Manchester, UK
51-60. Australian National University, Australia
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Free University of Berlin, Germany
Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium
University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Panthéon-Sorbonne University – Paris 1), France
University Paris 4 Sorbonne (Paris-Sorbonne University – Paris 4), France
Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of São Paulo, Brazil
University of Sydney, Australia
61-70. Higher normal school (École Normale Supérieure), France
Leiden University, Netherlands
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Technical University of Munich, Germany
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
University of North Carolina, USA
University of Southern California, USA
Wageningen University and Research Center, Netherlands
71-80. Boston University, USA
Brown University, USA
Michigan State University, USA
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Purdue University, USA
Rutgers University (The State University of New Jersey), USA
Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
University of Minnesota, USA
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Utrecht University, Netherlands
81-90. Durham University, UK
Ohio State University, USA
Texas A&M University, USA
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
University of Helsinki, Finland\
University of Queensland, Australia
University of Warwick, UK
Uppsala University, Sweden
Washington University in St. Louis, USA
91-100. Polytechnical School (École Polytechnique), France
London Business School, UK
Mayo Medical School, USA
Monash University Australia
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Pasteur Institute, France
Rhine-Westphalian Technical University Aachen (RWTH Aachen University), Germany
University of Bristol, UK
University of Maryland, College Park, USA
University of Massachusetts, USA
