The United States accommodates top universities in the world. The top-notch education system and range of courses offered by universities in the US, makes it the first choice among international students seeking higher education overseas. At present, around 30 percent of all international students in the world are studying in the United States.

The position of the United States remains unshakable, when it comes to top educational institutions in the world. US universities dominate the QS World University Rankings with 157 institutes ranked in the 2019 edition. Here we have mentioned best US Universities that you must know about, if you are planning to study abroad.

Harvard University: Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Harvard finds place in top three best universities in the world. It is one of the most renowned universities offering world-class education in various streams like law, medicine and business. Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research the university houses over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students including over 2,000 international students.

Princeton University: One of the oldest universities in the US, Princeton University is a known for its art and humanities programs. Founded in 1746, the university is spread across 500 acres. The main campus of Princeton University is located in New Jersey, where more than 10,000 students are enrolled; out of which 12 percent are international students.

Stanford University: Situated at the Silicon Valley in California, Stanford University has produced notable alumni like founders of companies like Netflix, YouTube, WhatsApp and Google. Stanford ranks as the second best university in US and is home to 16,424 students.

Columbia University: Established in 1754, Columbia University is known for its distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and post-graduate students. Columbia University has produced many notable alumni, including three US Presidents viz. Barack Obama, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt.

University of Pennsylvania: The University is known for its focus on diversity with 46 percent of its student population consisting of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American. The University of Pennsylvania is said to be the fourth-oldest educational institute of higher education in US and the first university in the United States. 

Yale University: Founded in 1701, Yale is known for its strong focus on research. Yale University is ranked 9th in the world for its reputation in academics and known for its prestigious law school. The Yale University is said to have awarded the first Ph.D. in the United States in 1861.

Other prestigious universities include – the University of Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology and Cornell University.


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