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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge United States
About Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mind and Hand is the thought-provoking motto of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, known also as MIT. This motto enigmatically encapsulates this famous institutions mission to advance knowledge in science, technology and areas of scholarship that can help to make the world a better place. At its founding in 1861, MIT was initially a small community of problem-solvers and science lovers eager to bring their knowledge to bear on the world. Today, MIT has evolved into an educational behemoth, with some 1,000 faculty members and more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. MIT is an independent, coeducational, privately endowed university organized into five schools (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; science) and one college (computing). Yet the principle of educational innovation remains at the core of MITs educational philosophy. MIT researchers are at the forefront of developments in artificial intelligence, climate adaptation, HIV, cancer, and poverty alleviation, while in the past MIT research has fuelled scientific breakthroughs such as the development of radar, the invention of magnetic core memory and the concept of the expanding universe. Science and technology are not the only strings to MITs bow, however. Approximately 20 percent of MIT undergraduates join a sports team, and with 33 varsity sports MIT boasts one of the broadest intercollegiate athletic programs in the world. A vibrant arts culture also permeates college life. There are 12 museums and galleries on campus, with the MIT Museum drawing nearly 125,000 visitors each year. Students participate in more than 60 music, theatre, writing and dance groups, and faculty members of MIT even include Pulitzer Prize winners and Guggenheim fellows. MIT is set in 168 acres of grounds that extend for more than a mile along the Cambridge side of the Charles River basin. The campus features stunning landmarks designed by the likes of architects Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry, and Steven Hollin, as well as buildings in a range of architectural styles, from neoclassical to modernist and brutalist. At its edges, the campus merges with various Cambridge neighborhoods, including Kendall Square which is one of the most innovative square miles on the planet. The close association of industry and research has helped MIT alumni go on to launch more than 30,000 active companies, creating 4.6 million jobs and generating roughly $1.9 trillion in annual revenue. No wonder then that a nation of MIT graduates would be equivalent to the 10th-largest economy in the world.
South Kensington Campus, London United Kingdom
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Wellington Square, Oxford, GB, Oxford United Kingdom
About University of Oxford The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and is actually so ancient that its founding date is unknown though it is thought that teaching took place there as early as the 11th century. Its located in and around the medieval city center of Oxford, dubbed the dreaming city of spires by the 19th century poet Matthew Arnold, and comprises 44 colleges and halls as well as the largest library system in the UK. There are 22,000 students at Oxford in total, around half of whom are undergraduates, while 40 per cent are international students. A quarter of the city of Oxfords residents are students, giving the city the youngest population in the UK. The University of Oxford does not have a main campus, its buildings and facilities instead being scattered around the medieval city center. Its colleges each have a distinctive character and traditions often dating back centuries. Colleges are self-governing institutions to which students usually apply directly. There are four academic divisions within Oxford University: Humanities, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences; Medical Sciences; and Social Sciences. The universitys particular strength is the sciences, and it is ranked number one in the world for medicine.Oxford is a youthful and cosmopolitan city with plenty to see and do. There are dozens of historic and iconic buildings, including the Bodleian Libraries, Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre, the cathedral, and the colleges themselves. Students can choose to spend their time studying or avail themselves of the many extracurricular activities available. Theres a strong musical life at Oxford, with clubs and societies spanning all genres, from jazz, through to classical and folk. Oxford is also ranked highly for sport, with its top rowers taking part every year in the world-famous boat race with the University of Cambridge on the River Thames. Drama lovers are also well catered for, with one of the largest and most vibrant university drama scenes in the country.Oxford has an alumni network of over 250,000 individuals, including more than 120 Olympic medalists, 26 Nobel Prize winners, seven poets laureate, and over 30 modern world leaders (including Bill Clinton, Aung San Suu Kyi, Indira Ghandi and 26 UK Prime Ministers). It has a friendly rivalry with Cambridge for the title of best university in the UK and is regularly ranked as being one of the top three universities in the world. Notable Oxford thinkers and scientists include Tim Berners-Lee, Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins.
Harvard College, Cambridge United States
About Harvard University Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the United States, and is widely regarded in terms of its influence, reputation, and academic pedigree as a leading university in not just the US but also the world. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, three miles north-west of Boston, Harvards 209-acre campus houses 10 degree-granting schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, two theaters, and five museums. It is also home to the largest academic library system in the world, with 18 million volumes, 180,000 serial titles, an estimated 400 million manuscript items and 10 million photographs. Like most of the United States pre-Civil War colleges, Harvard was founded to train clergy, but Harvards curriculum and student body quickly secularized, and in the 20th century admissions policy was opened up to bring in a more diverse pool of applicants. Now, a total of 21,000 students attend the university, each of whom at some point can be seen bustling past the famous statue of John Harvard, the universitys first benefactor and founder, which looks on benignly in the center of the campus. The bronze statues gleaming foot is due to almost incessant rubbing by tourists and students, who believe the act brings good luck. Only the academic elite can claim a place at Harvard, and the nominal cost of attendance is high though the universitys hefty endowment is such that it can offer generous financial aid packages, which around 60 per cent of students take advantage of. As freshmen, students live in one of the dormitories in Harvard Yard, a prime location, and eat in the historic and picturesque Annenberg dining hall. Harvard students are active around and beyond campus, with over 400 official student societies including extracurricular, co-curricular and athletic opportunities. Whether playing on the field in Harvard Stadium, fostering entrepreneurial activities at the Harvard innovation lab or writing and editing at the daily newspaper the Harvard Crimson, student life is a rich and rewarding experience. Harvard\'s alumni include eight US presidents, several foreign heads of state, 62 living billionaires, 359 Rhodes Scholars, and 242 Marshall Scholars. Whether it be Pulitzer Prizes, Nobel Prizes, or Academy Awards, Harvard graduates have won them. Students and alumni have also won 108 Olympic medals between them. The university is regularly ranked number one in the world, and the consistency of its chart-topping performances shows that success is yet to breed complacency.
GB, Cambridge United Kingdom
The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university established in 1209, making it one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. Its collegiate structure comprises 31 autonomous colleges and 150 departments, faculties, schools, and other institutions. The university's academic strengths span a vast range of disciplines, fostering significant contributions to research and scholarship across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Its distinctive governance model, emphasizing both collegiate autonomy and university-wide coordination, shapes its unique academic environment. Cambridge's extensive library system, world-class research facilities, and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration contribute to its global prominence in higher education.
Stanford University, Stanford United States
Stanford University, established in 1885, is a private research university located in Stanford, California. Its academic programs span a wide range of disciplines, encompassing the humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and business. The university is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, and significant contributions to research and innovation. Its distinctive campus features a blend of architectural styles and extensive green spaces, contributing to a unique learning environment. The institution's significant endowment supports extensive research initiatives and financial aid programs. Stanford's location in Silicon Valley provides unparalleled opportunities for interaction with technology companies and entrepreneurial ventures.
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich Switzerland
About ETH Zurich ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities in science and technology and is known for its cutting-edge research and innovation. It was established in 1855 as the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School, and a century and a half later the university can count 22 Nobel laureates, 2 Fields Medalists, 3 Pritzker Prize winners, and 1 Turing Award winner as alumni, including the great Albert Einstein himself.The university, officially called the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in English, has 16 departments that offer academic education and conduct scientific research in subjects ranging from engineering and architecture to chemistry and physics.Education at ETH Zurich combines solid theory with practical application, and most degree programs build on strong mathematical foundations. For undergraduates the main teaching language is German, while most master's programs and doctoral studies are in English.Located in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, ETH Zurich has two main locations: in downtown Zurich and on a modern campus built on a hill in the outskirts of the town. Students at ETH face an intensive workload, but they can still find time for cultural and other leisure activities and for attending the many regular symposia and conferences on campus, where some of the best minds in science come to speak.ETH students like to exercise their bodies as well as their minds, and there is a wealth of various sports on offer on campus. The largest annual event is the SOLA relay race , taking place in 14 sections over a total distance of 140 kilometers. More than 900 teams have been known to take part at once in the annual spectacle.Since the 1880s, students have also been able to show off their best moves at the Polyball, a classic ball event, featuring live music by several orchestras and bands. Every November, 10,000 dancers, music-lovers and partygoers descend on ETHs extensively decorated main building for what is usually an unforgettable night.
Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore Singapore
About National University of Singapore (NUS) A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapores flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.NUS has 17 faculties and schools across three campuses. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 38,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. NUS also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.The 17 Schools in NUS include: Arts and Social SciencesBusinessComputingContinuing and Lifelong EducationDentistryDesign and EnvironmentDuke-NUS Medical SchoolEngineeringIntegrative Sciences and EngineeringLawMedicineMusicPublic HealthPublic PolicyScienceUniversity Scholars ProgrammeYale-NUS CollegeNUS takes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to research, working with partners from industry, government and academia, to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in NUS Schools and Faculties, 30 university-level research institutes and centres, and Research Centres of Excellence cover a wide range of themes including: energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems. The Universitys latest research focus is to use data sciences, optimisation research and cyber security to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.For more information on NUS, please visit
UCL Bloomsbury, London United Kingdom
University College London (UCL), established in 1826, is a multidisciplinary research university located in the Bloomsbury area of London. A founding member of the University of London, UCL distinguished itself early on by admitting students regardless of religion and pioneering the admission of women on equal terms with men. The institution encompasses a broad range of academic disciplines, organized into faculties and departments, and is committed to research-led teaching and global engagement. UCL maintains a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and contributing to solutions for global challenges. Its research output and influence are significant, contributing extensively to advancements across numerous fields.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena United States
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university specializing in science and engineering. Founded in 1891, it consistently ranks among the world's leading institutions for its rigorous academic programs, groundbreaking research, and significant contributions to various scientific fields. Caltech's small student body fosters a close-knit community characterized by intense intellectual engagement and collaborative research opportunities. Faculty are renowned experts in their respective fields, contributing significantly to advancements in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and mathematics. The institute's strong emphasis on fundamental research translates into practical applications across diverse sectors, impacting global scientific progress. Its location in Pasadena provides access to a vibrant Southern California environment while maintaining a focused academic atmosphere.
