10 Most Prestigious Universities In The World

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 02:00 IST   |    2 Comments
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BANGALORE: Phil Baty, editor of Times Higher Education Rankings said, “When it comes to the planet’s most prestigious universities, the U.S. is the undisputed champion of the world."  And the following list of world's most admired universities released by THE is the clear indication of this.



#1 Harvard: One of the oldest academic institutes based in the U.S., The Harvad University is strongly dedicated to providing excellence in teaching, learning, and research.  The faculty members are constantly engaged in teaching and research to push the limitations of human knowledge and this is the sole reason why Harvard has been able to produce some top leaders in various disciplines who have made a difference globally. The university that dates from 1636 has twelve degree-granting Schools to offer in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, that offers an impressive global education. The University, which is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has the capacity to enroll over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. Its history, influence and wealth make it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
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