7. University of Chicago, United States
The University of Chicago or the University of Chicago (usually referred to as Chicago or UChicago) is a private university, which focuses on research coeducational and located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. University of Chicago was founded by businessman philanthropist named John D. Oil Rockefeller in 1890, William Rainey Harper became president or the first rector in 1891 and the first classes were held in 1892.
6. University of OXFORD, United Kingdom
Oxford University is the oldest English-language colleges 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. [/ B]
5. Imperial College London
Imperial College London, ranked the fifth best university in the world for 2009. Imperial College London is a world-class college scholarships, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with particular regard to their applications in industry, commerce and health. The College has more than 3,000 academic and research staff and nearly 14,000 students from more than 120 different countries.
4. UCL (University College London)
UCL (University College London), ranked the fourth best university in the World University Ranking 2009. 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 biomedical. In 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), UCL is considered 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 surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives, cultural institutions and professional bodies in Europe.
3. Yale University, United States
Yale University is considered as the third best university in the World University Ranking 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 which aims to serve community and country. This has been fighting for throughout history, and survived the most destructive disaster, such as the American Revolution. Since then, the university has continued to grow and develop into the center of high-quality education that is recognized by the global community. The university is regarded as one of the oldest higher education institution 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 is considered the second best in the World University Ranking 2009. University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest university and one of the largest in the UK. 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 Universities and Colleges. Its reputation is supported by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers learning and teaching, such as External Examiners. That high standards are the result of both learning opportunities on offer in Cambridge and extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical sessions led by people who are experts in their world, but also more personal teaching arranged through the Colleges. Many opportunities for students to interact with scholars from all levels, both formally and informally.
1. Harvard University, United States
Harvard University is considered as number one university in the World University Ranking 2009. Harvard is the oldest American institution of higher education, which was founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has
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from nine students with a single master Entering more than 18,000 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 affiliations.
