The Best Universities in the World 2012

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.