Students choose legendary universities as they allow them to access quality education. Therefore learners who aspire to study abroad must conduct thorough research to get to know the best varsities that will offer them excellent learning experiences and suitable education infrastructure. To assist you on your academic quest, we have compiled a list of top universities for you and some interesting information. So, let’s dive in.

Key Highlights

·         About rankings

·         Top 10 universities

o    University of Oxford, the UK

o    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the US

o    Harvard University, the US

o    University of Cambridge, the UK       

o    Stanford University, the US

o    ETH Zurich, Switzerland

o    University of Toronto, Canada

o    National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

o    The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

o    Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris, France

·         Top Universities as per the QS Asia university rankings 2023

 

About rankings

Every year, various ranking platforms compile a list of top universities based on specific parameters. Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS rankings) and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE rankings) are some ranking sites extensively followed by the student fraternity.

Here are some ranking parameters followed by these platforms

·         Academic peer review

·         Learning environment

·         Faculty/Student ratio

·         Research contribution

·         Employer reputation

·         International student ratio

Top universities as per QS world university rankings and THE World University Rankings

Sr. No.	Name of the University	Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2023	Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
1.	University of Oxford, the UK	4	1
2.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the US	1	5
3.	Harvard University, the US	5	2
4.	University of Cambridge, the UK	2	3
5.	Stanford University, the US	3	4
6.	ETH Zurich, Switzerland	9	12
7.	University of Toronto, Canada	35	18
8.	National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore	11	19
9.	The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong	21	31
10.	Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris, France	26	47

 

1.    University of Oxford

It is one of the oldest universities, which is home to 26,455 students, 45% of which are international students. The university has 4 departments dedicated to each area of specialisation, viz., Humanities, Mathematics, Physics & Life Sciences and Medical Sciences.

Some popular courses

·         Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems

·         Inorganic Chemistry

·         Financial Economics

 

2.    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT, incorporated in 1861, is known for its contribution to education, research and innovation. It has more than 7,200 graduate students and 1,000 faculty members. MIT has 30 departments in 5 schools and 1 college.

Some popular programs

·         Architecture Studies

·         Building Technology

·         Business Analytics

 

3.    Harvard University

The university was established in 1636, which makes it one of the oldest varsities. But did you know that 35,000+ students benefit from this learning institute? The campuses are in Cambridge, Allston and Boston.

Some well-known courses

·         Bioengineering

·         Business Administration

·         Finance

 

4.    University of Cambridge

The history of this university dates back to 1209, which now houses ~24,000 students and ~12,400 faculty members. The academic term starts around October and ends in September. So, you plan your university applications accordingly

Some most-sought after study programs

·         Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

·         Construction Engineering

·         International Relations

 

5.    Stanford University

Formed in 1891, the university is buzzing with ~16,000 students and ~2,000 faculty members. The university is known for its valuable contribution to academics and research. You can participate in various events and join various student communities for your overall development.

Some well-known courses

·         Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering

·         PhD in Operations, Information & Technology

·         Public Policy

 

6.     ETH Zurich, Switzerland

The university has 24,500 students from 100+ countries, most pursuing their PhD degrees. The varsity offers two academic intakes, September and February. Whereas, the employment rate of master’s and doctoral programs is ~ 97%, which means students quickly find employment opportunities post-completion of their program.

Some recognised coursework

·         Architecture & Civil Engineering

·         Management & Social Sciences

·         Engineering Sciences

 

7.    University of Toronto (U of T)

The university prides itself on introducing transformative education and international partnerships. Formed in 1827, it has witnessed ~ 97,000 enrollments, out of which ~27,000 are international students.

Some rigorous study programs

·         Aerospace and Engineering

·         Financial Economics

·         Management Analytics

 

8.    National University of Singapore (NUS)

With a mission to educate, inspire and transform, the university is known for its innovative learning methods and research-based courses. Spread across 3 campuses, it has 4 graduate schools, ~12,000 students and ~2,600 faculty members.

Some well-known programs

·         Finance & Risk

·         Management studies

·         Integrative Sciences and Engineering

 

9.    The University of Hong Kong

Formed in 1901, the university is known for offering quality education in the fields of Engineering, Arts and Medicine. It offers taught postgraduate studies as well as postgraduate research studies.

Some popular courses

·         Design Architecture

·         Creative Communication

·         Computer Science

 

10. PSL Research University

Approximately 17,000 students study at the university, out of which 20% are international students. With a focus on research and innovation, PSL has ~140 laboratories and ~3,000 industrial partners.

Some well-recognised programs

·         Marketing and Strategy

·         Space technology

·         Information Systems and Networks

Top Universities as per the QS Asia university rankings 2023

·         Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

·         Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

·         National Taiwan University, Taiwan

·         The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

·         The University of Tokyo, Japan

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