Introduction
When you’re studying for your degree, it’s natural to feel a little anxious about getting there. After all, if you’re not happy with where you’re going or what you’ll do once you get there, then why study at all? But there are many reasons why students may want to study abroad: it can help expand your horizons and give you an edge over other applicants for jobs after graduation; it gives you an opportunity to learn new skills that aren’t available in campus life; or maybe even just because it seems like such a great idea!
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It’s a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The institute was founded in 1861 by American polymath and inventor John Wilson (who also served as MIT’s first president).
MIT has a reputation for being one of the best universities for engineering, science and business students alike. This reputation stems from its collaborative culture that encourages students to work together on projects that require creativity and innovation.
Stanford University
Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California. Founded in 1891 by Leland and Jane Stanford with a donation of $500,000 from their son Florence Byron “Borax” (1875-1940), it is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading universities. It also has an undergraduate enrollment of about 14,200 students on its main campus, making it one of the largest universities by enrollment in the United States.
Stanford was one of America’s earliest universities to award degrees to women; its first female undergraduate student matriculated at what would become today’s Stanford University in 1883—three years before Harvard University became the first US institution to grant admission rights for women. In 1919, the school admitted women as regular members into its graduate programs; these women were not permitted full membership until 1950 when they became known as alumnae.[1] The university has produced several Nobel laureates including Ernest Lawrence who won Physics Prize 1962 together with Robert Wilson (Physics) and Charles Townes (Physics).
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and one of only eight United States universities to be designated as a land-grant college. Harvard has produced many prominent alumni, including presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama; NFL players Tom Brady and Drew Brees; actors Denzel Washington and Will Smith; athletes Tiger Woods (golf) and LeBron James (basketball); directors Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, John Waters; Nobel Prize-winning scientists Frank Wilczek and George Smoot; Pulitzer Prize-winning historians William McPherson and Edmund Morgan.
California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university located in Pasadena, California, United States. Caltech has six academic divisions with strong emphasis on science and engineering.
Caltech was founded as Throop University in 1900 by George Ellery Hale and Arthur Amos Noyes. It adopted its present name in 1906 when it became a degree-granting institution for women first and then for men two years later. The school’s original mission was to educate “women who desired to better themselves through an education” but changed its focus after World War II when men were allowed into the school again following World War II.[1]
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a world-leading research university and one of the oldest in England. It’s also home to an extensive academic library system, which contains over 6 million books and journals. In total, there are more than 700 libraries across the campus that house more than 3 million items.
You can find out more about this amazing institution by visiting its official website or reading up on some of its most famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton (the great scientist), William Wordsworth (poet) or John Keats (writer).
ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
ETH Zurich is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics university in Switzerland. It was founded by the Swiss Confederation in 1856 as “Technische Hochschule”, and has since grown into one of the top universities in the world. With over 18,000 students enrolled at any given time (and more than 1 million alumni worldwide), ETH Zurich offers research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The school offers bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering; electrical engineering; computer science/mathematics; civil engineering; materials science/engineering physics; natural sciences including physics or chemistry depending on your major field of study at university level; mathematical finance etcetera! This makes it easy for you to find what you want from them because they have so many options available that cater specifically towards different areas within these fields.”
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a leading science-based university, ranked first in the UK for research. It is the only UK university to receive a 5-star rating in all three major international rankings.
Imperial is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and has been named as one of Times Higher Education’s Top 100 Global Universities for nine consecutive years (2010–19).
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world. Since its establishment by William II in 1209, Cambridge has become one of the most prestigious institutions for teaching and research.
Cambridge has a reputation for excellence in research and teaching, as well as being one of the most selective universities in the world. It also has a strong international reputation with many students coming from around Europe to study here at Cambridge or elsewhere across Europe as part of their degree courses; many choose to spend some time studying abroad during their studies here too!
The University’s long history can be traced back over 800 years when it became an official university under Henry VIII after his split from Canterbury Cathedral (now Canterbury Cathedral). The earliest records show that Kings’ College was founded before 1209 although there are no records showing who founded King’s College – we’ll never know now!
UCL (University College London)
UCL is a research-led university with more than 100,000 students from over 170 countries. It has an international reputation for academic excellence and is one of the largest universities in the UK. The university was founded in 1826 as University College London and granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria in 1900.
The University’s reputation for excellence has led to awards such as being ranked top three when it comes to employability (Times Higher Education), having been awarded “University of the Year” at Reuters Top Universities Ranking for four consecutive years (2011–2014).
University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total enrollment of around 15,000 students from all over the world. The University of Chicago was founded in 1890 by oil magnate John D. Rockefeller and educator William Rainey Harper as the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in science, medicine and social sciences; law; arts & humanities; political science & economics; public affairs & journalism; education (school counseling) -“school counseling”.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a young university with a growing reputation. With its focus on research and innovation, it’s one of the top universities in Asia. NTU also places strong emphasis on sustainability, so if you’re looking for an educational experience that will shape your future outlook on technology and society, this may be the place for you!
National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a research-intensive, comprehensive university. It has 11 colleges and schools where students can study subjects that are taught at the undergraduate level, as well as graduate and postgraduate programs. There are more than 50,000 students from 100 countries studying at NUS.
NUS was founded in 1968 as a result of the merger between Raffles College, Victoria College and the University of Malaya, which were all established within a few years after Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1963. Since then it has grown into one of Asia’s top universities with many international partnerships including ones with Yale University; New York University; Harvard University; Peking University etc..
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. It was founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey and renamed Princeton University in 1896. The university is one of the four institutions (the others being Harvard College and Columbia University) that make up The Ivy League along with Penn State University, Cornell University and Brown University.
Princeton has been ranked among the top 20 universities by U.S News & World Report every year since 2015; it has also been ranked #1 overall on Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Colleges” for 11 consecutive years running between 2004–2013..
Yale University
Yale University is a private Ivy League university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution. The university was chartered on November 9, 1701 by an act of General Assembly and opened its doors to its first class of students on January 16, 1718.
The school has a student population around 6500 undergraduate students (around 15% international) spread over six campuses throughout New Haven and West Hartford with over 1 million visitors each year including approximately 300 foreign students from more than 60 different countries.[3] Yale College’s admission standards are quite rigorous;[4] only one out every four applicants will be admitted into this highly selective institution.[5][6][7]
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1876, and named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and philanthropist Johns Hopkins. The university includes 12 schools and colleges with an emphasis on research; it has about 7,000 graduate students. Its medical school is one of the top five medical research centers in the world.[1]
Johns Hopkins is both a flagship university[2] and an anchor institution of The University System of Maryland (USM).[3]
Cornell University
Cornell University is a private Ivy League university in Ithaca, New York. It was founded by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White in 1865 as a land-grant college under the Morrill Act of 1862. The university has its main campus on East Hill, which is located on the eastern hillside of Ithaca’s city center; these buildings include some of the most recognizable structures on campus including Reynolds Hall that houses many classrooms and offices.
Cornell also has several off-campus locations where students can learn about their particular interests or career paths through study abroad programs or research opportunities at collaborating institutions such as CALS (Center for Advanced Study), or MCC (Medill Center for Community Development).
Many students dream of studying in the US, the UK or other world-class destinations. There are strong reasons why students may want to study abroad.
Many students dream of studying in the US, UK or other world-class destinations. There are strong reasons why students may want to study abroad, such as:
- New environment – A new country can be a great place to experience different cultures and values.
- Language skills – Studying a foreign language can help improve your communication skills and make new friends from around the world.
- New ideas – Studying abroad will give you exposure to different ideas that may not be available at home or on campus. For example, if you’re interested in environmental issues and want to learn more about them through an international program like Duke’s Center for Sustainability (CSUN), then this might be an option for you!
Conclusion
The world is a big place with many opportunities. The best way to find your next destination is by doing research on universities and other educational institutions before making a decision.