9. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), United States
MIT is a leader in science and technology, as well as many
other fields, including management, economics, linguistics, political science,
and philosophy. Departments and schools of the most famous are the Lincoln
Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab,
Whitehead Institute and the Sloan School of Management. 59 of current or former
members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize.
8. Princeton University, United States
Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is
the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. One of
the country's leading universities, Princeton has the field of architecture,
engineering, and international and public affairs both undergraduate and
graduate of the famous. Research carried out in many areas, including plasma
physics and jet propulsion. The university is in touch with the Brookhaven
National Laboratories.
Library Harvey S. Firestone Library (opened 1948) and
museum art collections incredible save. He founded the College of New Jersey in
1746, and originally located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This school was later
moved to Princeton in 1756, still with the name originally. His name was then
officially replaced "Princeton University" in 1896.
7. University of Chicago, United States
The University of Chicago or the University of Chicago
(commonly referred to as Chicago or UChicago) is a private university,
coeducational research that focuses on and is located in Chicago, Illinois,
United States. University of Chicago was founded by philanthropist oil tycoon
John D. Rockefeller in 1890; William Rainey Harper became the first president
or chancellor in 1891 and the first classes were held in 1892.
6. University of OXFORD, United Kingdom
Oxford University is the oldest English speaking
university located in the city of Oxford, England. [4] The history of this
university can be traced at least from the end of the 11th century, although
the exact date of its establishment remains unclear. According to legend, after
the outbreak of violence between students and townspeople in the year 1209,
some Oxford academics fled to the northeast, to the city of Cambridge, and
founded the University of Cambridge. Both universities have since been
competing with each other, and is the most selective colleges in the United
Kingdom.
5. Imperial College London
Imperial College London, ranked the fifth best university
in the world for 2009. Imperial College London is a world-class university
scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with
particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare.
The College has more than 3,000 academic and research staff and nearly 14,000
students from over 120 different countries.
4. UCL (University College London)
UCL (University College London) ranked the fourth best
university in the 2009 World University rankings. UCL is a multidisciplinary
university with an international reputation for quality research and teaching
across the academic spectrum, with subjects including the sciences, arts,
social sciences and biomedicine. In 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) UCL
rated the best research universities in London, and third in the UK as a whole,
for the number of shipments that are considered world-leading quality. The
university is situated on a compact site in the heart of London and is
surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives,
cultural institutions and professional bodies in Europe.
3. Yale University, United States
Yale University is rated as the third best university in
the World University rankings 2009. Yale University is one of the most famous
schools in the United States, with a long history of service and a list of
alumni that reads like a "Who's Who" of successful people. Yale
University is the fulfillment of the European vision of intellectual freedom
that aims to serve the community and country. It has been fought throughout
history and survived the most devastating disasters such as the American
Revolution. Since then, the university has continued to grow and develop into a
center of high-quality education that is recognized by the global community.
The university is regarded as one of the oldest institutions of higher
education in the United States. The company was founded in 1701 and is a proud
member of the prestigious Ivy League.
2. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Cambridge University rated the second best at the 2009
World University rankings. University of Cambridge is one of the oldest
universities in the world and one of the largest in England. Its reputation for
outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual
achievement of students, as well as world-class original research carried out
by staff of the University and High School. His reputation is supported by the
Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers of learning and
teaching, such as External Examiner. High standards are the result of both the
learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and extensive resources, including
libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of
lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are experts in the
field of their world, but also more personal teaching arranged through the
Colleges. Many opportunities for students to interact with scholars of all
levels, both formally and informally.
1. Harvard University, United States
Harvard University is rated as number one university in
the 2009 World University rankings. Harvard is America's oldest institution of
higher education, which was founded 140 years before the Declaration of
Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a
single master for more than 18,000 Sign-degree candidates, including students
and students in 10 principal academic units. An additional 13,000 students are
enrolled in one or more programs at the Harvard Extension School. More than
14,000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2,000 faculty. There is also
a faculty appointment in 7000 teaching hospital affiliates.
