Universities Worldwide — Profiles, Admissions & Courses

East & Southeast Asia

Nanyang Technological University

Singapore · Est. 1991

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a public research university based in Singapore, with its main campus in the western part of the island. It offers programmes across engineering, business, science, humanities, art, design and media, and medicine, and teaches primarily in English. International students apply directly to the university, which considers a range of school-leaving qualifications alongside English-proficiency evidence.

East & Southeast Asia

National University of Singapore

Singapore · Est. 1905

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a comprehensive public research university in Singapore, with institutional origins tracing back to a medical school founded in 1905. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as engineering, computing, medicine, business, law and the sciences, with English as the medium of instruction. Its main campus is at Kent Ridge in Singapore.

East & Southeast Asia

Kyoto University

Kyoto · Est. 1897

Kyoto University is a national research university in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1897 as the country's second imperial university. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes across the humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences, with selected English-taught pathways such as the Kyoto iUP that do not require prior Japanese proficiency. International applicants should confirm current eligibility, deadlines, tuition, and entrance requirements on the official university website before applying.

East & Southeast Asia

Osaka University

Osaka · Est. 1931

Osaka University (officially The University of Osaka) is a national research university in Osaka, Japan, established in 1931. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as medicine, engineering, science, and the humanities, with campuses in Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh. The university admits international students through both Japanese-taught pathways and a selection of English-taught degree programs.

East & Southeast Asia

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo · Est. 1877

The University of Tokyo is a national research university located in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1877 as the nation's first modern university. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across fields such as engineering, science, medicine, law, economics and the humanities. Instruction is primarily in Japanese, with a selection of English-medium programs available to international students; applicants should verify current courses, fees and requirements on the official website.

East & Southeast Asia

Singapore Management University

Singapore · Est. 2000

Singapore Management University (SMU), established in 2000, is a publicly funded university in central Singapore known for its interactive, seminar-style teaching and its focus on business, economics, law, computing and the social sciences. It is organised into several specialist schools and colleges and describes itself as a research-intensive institution addressing Asian issues of global relevance. Programmes are taught in English, and international applicants apply directly through the university's admissions portals.

East & Southeast Asia

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong · Est. 1911

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university in Hong Kong and the territory's oldest higher-education institution, established in 1911. English is the main medium of instruction, and it offers programmes across faculties including medicine, dentistry, law, business and economics, engineering, architecture, arts and the sciences. HKU enrolls students at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels and accepts applications from international students, who should verify current entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the official website.

East & Southeast Asia

Seoul National University

Seoul · Est. 1946

Seoul National University is a national research university in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1946. It offers undergraduate, master's, doctoral and professional programs across fields including engineering, the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, business and medicine. Most courses are taught in Korean with a selection of English-taught courses, and international applicants must demonstrate Korean (TOPIK) or English (TOEFL/IELTS) proficiency; verify current requirements on the official website before applying.

East & Southeast Asia

Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

Kuala Lumpur · Est. 1949

Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya) is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is the country's oldest university. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fields such as medicine, engineering, law, business and the sciences, and enrolls both Malaysian and international students. Admission requirements, tuition fees and application deadlines vary by programme and should be verified on the official university website.

East & Southeast Asia

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

Daejeon · Est. 1971

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a national research university in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 1971 as the country's first research-focused institution for science and engineering. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across fields such as electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical and aerospace engineering, the natural sciences, and technology management, with many courses taught in English. International students apply directly through KAIST's online application system and are assessed on academic records, English proficiency and, for undergraduate entry, standardized test results.

East & Southeast Asia

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong · Est. 1991

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), established in 1991, is a research university in Hong Kong organised into Schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and Medicine, alongside an Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies. English is the medium of instruction, and it offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes to students from Hong Kong and internationally. Admission requirements and fees vary by programme — verify current details on the official HKUST website before applying.

East & Southeast Asia

National Taiwan University

Taipei · Est. 1928

National Taiwan University (NTU) is a public research university in Taipei, established in 1928. It is one of Taiwan's most comprehensive universities, with colleges spanning liberal arts, science, medicine, engineering, law, management, public health, bioresources and agriculture, and electrical engineering and computer science, offered at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. NTU admits international students through direct application and provides a range of English-taught degree programs alongside its Chinese-taught curriculum.

East & Southeast Asia

Peking University

Beijing · Est. 1898

Peking University is a comprehensive public research university in Beijing, China, established in 1898. It offers programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, business, and medicine, with a range of degree programs and courses taught in English for international students. International applicants apply through the university's International Students Division and are assessed on academic records together with Chinese (HSK) or English (TOEFL/IELTS) language proficiency, depending on each program's language of instruction.

East & Southeast Asia

Tsinghua University

Beijing · Est. 1911

Tsinghua University is a public research university located in Beijing, China, established in 1911. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs across fields such as engineering, computer science, architecture, natural sciences, economics and management, with a number of degree programs taught in English for international students. International applicants apply directly through the university's own online application system; prospective students should verify current programs, eligibility and deadlines on the official admissions website.

East & Southeast Asia

University of the Philippines

Quezon City · Est. 1908

The University of the Philippines is the country's national university, a public research university system whose flagship campus is in Diliman, Quezon City. Established in 1908, it offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across fields such as the sciences, engineering, medicine, law, business, and the arts. International applicants may seek admission through the UPCAT entrance test or by presenting recognized international qualifications, with instruction delivered primarily in English.

East & Southeast Asia

Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok · Est. 1917

Chulalongkorn University is a public research university in Bangkok, Thailand, and the country's oldest institution of higher education, established in 1917. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs across faculties spanning engineering, medicine, science, arts, law and business, including a range of international (English-taught) programs open to overseas students. Admission requirements, English-proficiency thresholds and tuition for international applicants are set by each individual program and should be verified on the official university website.

United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Est. 1861

MIT is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for engineering, computer science, physics, and economics. Admission is highly selective and need-blind for all applicants, including international students. MIT uses its own application portal rather than the Common App.

United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Est. 1636

The oldest higher education institution in the United States, Harvard is known for its liberal arts undergraduate program, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law, and Harvard Medical School. Admission is need-blind for U.S. applicants and need-aware (still generous) for international students.

United States

Stanford University

Stanford, California · Est. 1885

Stanford sits at the heart of Silicon Valley and is a top destination for computer science, engineering, and business. The Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering are among the most competitive in the world.

United States

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Est. 1891

Caltech is a small, intensely research-focused institute with about 1,000 undergraduates. It has produced more Nobel laureates per capita than any other university and operates NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

United States

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey · Est. 1746

Princeton emphasizes undergraduate education at the highest level and offers full need-based financial aid to all admitted students, including internationals. Known for mathematics, physics, public and international affairs (SPIA), and the senior thesis tradition.

United States

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut · Est. 1701

A founding Ivy with an undergraduate residential college system, Yale is strong across humanities, social sciences, drama, and law. Yale Law School is consistently ranked first in the U.S.

United States

Columbia University

New York, New York · Est. 1754

Located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, Columbia has the famous Core Curriculum and strong programs in journalism, international affairs, and engineering. It also operates the affiliated Barnard College.

United States

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Est. 1740

Penn houses the Wharton School (the first collegiate business school in the U.S.), strong undergraduate programs across four schools, and a tradition of interdisciplinary study via dual-degree programs.

United States

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Est. 1890

UChicago is famous for rigorous intellectualism, the Core Curriculum, and producing more Nobel laureates in Economics than any other university. The Booth School of Business is a top-five MBA program globally.

United States

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Est. 1865

The largest Ivy with seven undergraduate colleges, Cornell offers programs from hotel management and agriculture to engineering and architecture. Three of its colleges are statutory (publicly funded for New York residents).

United States

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island · Est. 1764

Brown is known for the Open Curriculum: students design their own course of study with no distribution requirements. Strong in humanities, computer science, and the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME).

United States

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire · Est. 1769

The smallest Ivy, Dartmouth focuses on undergraduate teaching with a quarter-based "D-Plan" calendar. Tuck School of Business is among the top MBA programs. Strong outdoor culture in the New Hampshire woods.

United States

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California · Est. 1868

The flagship of the University of California system and top public university in the world. Berkeley is a research powerhouse across CS, engineering, business (Haas), and the sciences. International applicants apply via the UC Application, not the Common App.

United States

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Est. 1919

UCLA is the most-applied-to university in the United States. Strong across the arts, film (TFT), engineering (Samueli), medicine (Geffen), and the social sciences. Located in Westwood, Los Angeles.

United States

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Est. 1900

CMU is the top computer science school in the United States and a leader in robotics, AI, drama (its School of Drama is among the most selective in the world), and design. Cross-disciplinary programs blend technology and the arts.

United States

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, Georgia · Est. 1885

A public research institute in Atlanta with top-ranked engineering and computer science programs. Georgia Tech's Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) is the most affordable accredited CS master's in the United States.

United States

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan · Est. 1817

Michigan is one of the original Public Ivies, with top programs in engineering, business (Ross), public policy (Ford), and information science. Famous for school spirit and a 100,000+ seat football stadium.

United States

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Est. 1851

Northwestern is known for journalism (Medill), engineering, theatre (one of the top BFA programs), and the Kellogg School of Management for MBAs. Located on Lake Michigan in suburban Chicago.

United States

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Est. 1838

Duke combines top-tier academics in the Research Triangle of North Carolina with Division I sports. Strong in engineering (Pratt), economics, public policy (Sanford), and medicine (Fuqua MBA is also highly ranked).

United States

New York University

New York, New York · Est. 1831

NYU has campuses in Manhattan, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, plus study-away sites worldwide. Famous for the Stern School of Business, the Tisch School of the Arts (drama, film), and the Tandon School of Engineering.

Canada

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario · Est. 1827

Canada's top-ranked university and the largest, U of T has three campuses (St. George, Scarborough, Mississauga) and is a global research leader. Particularly strong in medicine, computer science, and the deep-learning revolution (Geoffrey Hinton).

Canada

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec · Est. 1821

English-language research university in Montreal with a strong international student body (about 30%). Notable for medicine, engineering, and management (Desautels). Located in a francophone city, so basic French is useful for daily life.

Canada

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia · Est. 1908

UBC has two campuses (Vancouver and Okanagan) and is known for sustainability research, forestry, computer science, and the Sauder School of Business. Vancouver's mild climate and Pacific Rim location are major draws.

Canada

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario · Est. 1957

Waterloo runs Canada's largest co-op program: students alternate between school and paid internships at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Tesla. The Computer Science and Engineering programs are particularly hard to get into.

Canada

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario · Est. 1887

McMaster pioneered problem-based learning in medicine and is recognized for the Health Sciences program (one of the most selective undergrad programs in Canada). Strong engineering and business (DeGroote) offerings.

Canada

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario · Est. 1841

A medium-sized university known for the Commerce program (Smith School of Business), engineering, and one of Canada's strongest school spirits. Famous tricolour (red, gold, blue) and tradition-rich campus on Lake Ontario.

Canada

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta · Est. 1908

A leading research university in western Canada, particularly strong in artificial intelligence (home to Amii and DeepMind's Edmonton lab), energy, and environmental sciences.

Canada

Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec · Est. 1878

A francophone research university and the largest French-language university outside France. Top destinations: HEC Montréal (business), Polytechnique Montréal (engineering), and Mila (deep learning, Yoshua Bengio).

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Oxford

Oxford · Est. 1096

The oldest English-speaking university in the world. Oxford uses a tutorial system where students meet weekly in groups of one to three with their tutor. Application includes a written work submission, subject test, and interviews held in December.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Cambridge

Cambridge · Est. 1209

Cambridge's 31 colleges house undergraduates and provide supervisions (Cambridge's equivalent of Oxford's tutorials). The Mathematical Tripos and Natural Sciences Tripos are particularly famous. Interviews held in December.

United Kingdom & Ireland

Imperial College London

London · Est. 1907

A STEM-focused university in South Kensington, London. Imperial offers degrees only in science, engineering, medicine, and business — and ranks among the world's top universities in each. Heavy industry partnerships with the City of London.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University College London

London · Est. 1826

UCL is the largest constituent college of the University of London by enrolment and was the first English university to admit students regardless of religion. Wide subject coverage and a central Bloomsbury location.

United Kingdom & Ireland

London School of Economics and Political Science

London · Est. 1895

Focused exclusively on social sciences. LSE is a global leader in economics, finance, international relations, and law. Famous alumni include numerous heads of state and Nobel laureates.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland · Est. 1583

A research-intensive Scottish university with strong programs in AI/informatics, medicine (one of the oldest medical schools in the English-speaking world), and the humanities. Scottish bachelor's degrees run four years.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Manchester

Manchester · Est. 2004

The largest single-site university in the UK by enrolment. Manchester has produced 25 Nobel laureates and is strong in engineering, chemistry (where the atom was first split), and biomedical sciences.

United Kingdom & Ireland

King's College London

London · Est. 1829

A constituent college of the University of London with strong programs in medicine, law, war studies, and the humanities. Five campuses across central London including a flagship site on the Strand.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Warwick

Coventry · Est. 1965

A research-focused university with top-ranked Warwick Business School (WBS), strong economics, mathematics, and computer science. Often grouped with Oxbridge and LSE for economics.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of St Andrews

St Andrews, Scotland · Est. 1413

Scotland's oldest university and a top-ranked institution in the UK. International student population is one of the highest in the UK. Strong in international relations, philosophy, and physics.

United Kingdom & Ireland

Trinity College Dublin

Dublin · Est. 1592

Ireland's oldest university, founded by Queen Elizabeth I. Trinity is known for the humanities, computer science, and the Book of Kells held in its library. Dublin's tech industry presence (Google, Meta, LinkedIn HQs) creates strong industry links.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University College Dublin

Dublin · Est. 1854

Ireland's largest university with strong programs in business (Smurfit School), engineering, and veterinary medicine. Located on a 133-hectare campus in Belfield, south Dublin.

Europe

ETH Zürich

Zürich · Est. 1855

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich. Bachelor's programs taught in German, but most master's programs are in English. Alumni include Einstein. Strong in engineering, computer science, and architecture.

Europe

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Lausanne · Est. 1853

Sister institution to ETH Zürich, located on Lake Geneva. Bachelor's programs taught in French; master's programs in English. Particularly strong in computer science, life sciences, and robotics.

Europe

Technical University of Munich

Munich · Est. 1868

Germany's top technical university and a member of TU9. Bachelor's programs mostly in German; master's programs increasingly in English. Tuition is low (around €150/semester for state fees plus Munich semester ticket).

Europe

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Munich · Est. 1472

A leading German research university, particularly strong in physics, philosophy, medicine, and life sciences. Most bachelor's programs in German; a growing number of master's programs in English.

Europe

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg · Est. 1386

Germany's oldest university. Strong reputation in medicine, life sciences, and the humanities. Located in a picturesque Neckar valley town with a romantic old castle and lively student culture.

Europe

Sorbonne University

Paris · Est. 2018

Formed in 2018 from the merger of Pierre and Marie Curie University and Paris-Sorbonne. Three faculties: Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, Medicine. Strong in mathematics, physics, and the humanities.

Europe

Sciences Po

Paris · Est. 1872

A specialised social sciences school with seven campuses across France. The Bachelor's in Political Humanities and the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) attract a global student body. Most undergraduate programs available fully in English.

Europe

Delft University of Technology

Delft · Est. 1842

The largest and oldest Dutch public technical university. Most master's programs in English; bachelor's in Dutch except Computer Science & Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nanobiology, and Applied Earth Sciences which are in English.

Europe

University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam · Est. 1632

The largest university in the Netherlands with around 30,000 students. Many bachelor's programs offered fully in English (Politics, Psychology, Communication, Economics & Business). Strong global outlook.

Europe

KU Leuven

Leuven · Est. 1425

Belgium's top research university and one of the oldest in Europe. Located in a charming Flemish college town. Strong in engineering (imec), biomedical sciences, and humanities. Wide selection of English-taught master's programs.

Europe

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm · Est. 1827

Sweden's largest technical university. All master's programs taught in English. Free tuition for EU/EEA students; non-EU students pay around SEK 150,000-310,000 per year. Generous scholarship programs.

Europe

Karolinska Institute

Stockholm · Est. 1810

One of the world's leading medical universities, responsible for selecting the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine. Most master's programs are in English; the MD program (Läkarprogrammet) is in Swedish.

Europe

Bocconi University

Milan · Est. 1902

Italy's top private business and economics university. Most bachelor's and master's programs in English. Strong placements in European finance, consulting, and tech. The MBA at SDA Bocconi is highly ranked globally.

Europe

Complutense University of Madrid

Madrid · Est. 1293

One of the oldest and largest universities in Spain. Most programs in Spanish but a growing number of master's programs in English. Public tuition is among the lowest in Western Europe.

Europe

Aarhus University

Aarhus · Est. 1928

Denmark's second-largest university with strong research output in life sciences, engineering, business, and humanities. Free tuition for EU/EEA students; non-EU students pay around €8,000-15,000 per year.

Australia & New Zealand

University of Melbourne

Melbourne · Est. 1853

Australia's top-ranked university. Uses the "Melbourne Model": broad three-year undergraduate degrees followed by specialised graduate study (e.g. JD for law, MD for medicine). A member of the Group of Eight (Go8).

Australia & New Zealand

University of Sydney

Sydney · Est. 1850

Australia's oldest university, founded in 1850. Strong across the humanities, business, engineering, and medicine. Located in the heart of Sydney with a sandstone-and-gargoyle main quadrangle.

Australia & New Zealand

UNSW Sydney

Sydney · Est. 1949

A research-intensive Go8 university with particularly strong engineering, computer science, business (AGSM MBA), and law programs. Trimester-based academic calendar.

Australia & New Zealand

Australian National University

Canberra · Est. 1946

Australia's national research university, located in the capital, Canberra. Particularly strong in policy, Asia-Pacific studies, physics, and astronomy.

Australia & New Zealand

University of Auckland

Auckland · Est. 1883

New Zealand's largest and highest-ranked university. Strong in business, engineering, and creative arts. International students benefit from a streamlined post-study work visa pathway.

Australia & New Zealand

University of Otago

Dunedin · Est. 1869

New Zealand's oldest university and the country's flagship for medicine and dentistry. Located in Dunedin on the South Island with a strong residential college tradition.

Russia & CIS

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Moscow · Est. 1755

Russia's oldest and most prestigious university, founded by Mikhail Lomonosov. Most programs in Russian; an increasing number of English-taught master's programs. Open Doors scholarship covers tuition for top international applicants.

Russia & CIS

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Dolgoprudny (near Moscow) · Est. 1946

Russia's leading institute for physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science. The "Phystech" tradition combines deep theoretical training with research-lab integration. Several English-taught master's in CS, AI, and finance.

Russia & CIS

HSE University

Moscow · Est. 1992

Russia's leading social sciences and economics university with campuses in Moscow, St Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Perm. The largest selection of English-taught programs among Russian universities, including the popular HSE/UoL double degree in Data Science.

Russia & CIS

ITMO University

Saint Petersburg · Est. 1900

A top IT and engineering university known for repeatedly winning the ICPC World Programming Championship. Many English-taught master's programs in CS, AI, and photonics.

Russia & CIS

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)

Moscow · Est. 2011

A graduate-level institute in Moscow focused on science, technology and research, offering English-taught master's and PhD programs in fields such as AI, life sciences, advanced materials, energy and photonics. Education is integrated with research and applied-technology projects.

Russia & CIS

Nazarbayev University

Astana · Est. 2010

An autonomous, English-medium research university in Astana, opened in 2010, offering undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs across engineering and digital sciences, medicine, sciences and humanities, business and public policy. It follows an international academic model developed with partner universities abroad.

Russia & CIS

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Almaty · Est. 1934

A comprehensive public research university in Almaty and one of the oldest and largest in Kazakhstan, offering programs across the natural sciences, IT and mathematics, humanities, economics, law and international relations. Instruction is in Kazakh, Russian and English, with a number of English-medium programs for international students.

Russia & CIS

Sechenov University (First Moscow State Medical University)

Moscow · Est. 1758

A public medical university in Moscow under the Russian Ministry of Health, tracing its origins to a medical faculty established in 1758. It offers programs across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and the life sciences, with English-medium degree tracks alongside Russian-taught programs and a preparatory department for international applicants.

Russia & CIS

Yerevan State Medical University

Yerevan · Est. 1920

A public medical university in Yerevan, Armenia, with origins dating to 1920 and university status since 1995. It focuses on the health sciences, offering programs in general medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and public health, including English-medium tracks for international students.

Middle East

NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · Est. 2010

An NYU portal campus offering a small, highly selective liberal arts and sciences experience. Acceptance rate hovers near 4%. Generous need-based financial aid available to international students, often covering full tuition and travel.

Middle East

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Thuwal · Est. 2009

A graduate research university on the Red Sea coast offering only master's and PhD programs. All admitted students receive a fellowship covering tuition, monthly stipend, housing, and medical insurance.

Middle East

Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi · Est. 2007

The UAE's top-ranked research university, particularly strong in petroleum engineering, aerospace, and AI (home to MBZUAI partnerships). All instruction in English. Generous scholarships available.

Middle East

Qatar University

Doha · Est. 1973

Qatar's national university with the country's largest student body. Most undergraduate programs in English (engineering, business, medicine, computing), with some humanities programs in Arabic.

Middle East

Technion — Israel Institute of Technology

Haifa · Est. 1912

Israel's oldest university and a global powerhouse in engineering, computer science, and biotechnology. Three alumni have won the Nobel Prize. International students can apply to the English-taught undergraduate International School of Engineering.

Middle East

American University of Sharjah

Sharjah · Est. 1997

A private, English-medium university in Sharjah offering an American-model curriculum across engineering, architecture and design, arts and sciences, and business. It awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, with merit- and need-based scholarships available.

Middle East

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Abu Dhabi · Est. 2019

A research university in Abu Dhabi focused entirely on artificial intelligence, offering degrees in fields such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. All instruction is in English, and the university is known for funded graduate study.

Middle East

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Dhahran · Est. 1963

A public research university in Dhahran, established in 1963 and known for its strength in engineering and petroleum-related fields. Instruction is in English across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, with an emphasis on research.

Middle East

King Saud University

Riyadh · Est. 1957

A public research university in Riyadh and the first university established in Saudi Arabia, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across medicine, engineering, the sciences, business, and the humanities. Arabic is the main language of instruction, with several programs — particularly in medicine, engineering, and the sciences — taught in English.

Middle East

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Doha · Est. 2010

A research-focused university in Doha, founded in 2010 as part of Qatar Foundation's Education City. It offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs — alongside executive and professional education — across science and engineering, health and life sciences, public policy, law, and economics, with instruction in English.

Middle East

Sultan Qaboos University

Muscat · Est. 1986

Oman's national public research university, located in Muscat and established in 1986. Most programs are taught in English across nine colleges spanning engineering, medicine and health sciences, science, and the social sciences, with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and funded scholarships for eligible students.

Middle East

Kuwait University

Kuwait City · Est. 1966

Kuwait's main public research university, established in 1966 and spanning around 15 colleges including engineering and petroleum, medicine, pharmacy, business, law, and the sciences. Technical and health programs are commonly taught in English, while many humanities and social-science programs are taught in Arabic.

Middle East

University of Bahrain

Sakhir · Est. 1986

The national public university of Bahrain, established in 1986, with its main campus in Sakhir. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across colleges including engineering, information technology, business, law, science, and health sciences, with most programs taught in English.

India

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mumbai, Maharashtra · Est. 1958

IIT Bombay is one of India's premier engineering institutions, known for excellence in technology and research. Located in Powai, Mumbai, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, sciences, design, and management.

India

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 1961

IIT Delhi is a public technical university established in 1961. Located in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, it is one of India's top-ranked institutions for engineering and technology, particularly Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

India

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1959

IIT Madras has been ranked the No. 1 engineering institution in India by NIRF for multiple consecutive years. Located within a forested campus in Chennai, it is known for research output, industry partnerships, and the IITM BS Data Science program.

India

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1959

IIT Kanpur was the first Indian institution to offer Computer Science education and has a strong reputation for entrepreneurship and research. One of the original five IITs established with foreign collaboration.

India

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal · Est. 1951

The oldest IIT, established in 1951. IIT Kharagpur is India's largest IIT campus, known for diverse program offerings including law, management, and medical sciences alongside engineering.

India

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1964

NIT Trichy is consistently ranked among the top NITs in India. Known for its strong placement record, alumni network across the globe, and a balanced mix of academic rigour with student life.

India

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Est. 1961

IIM Ahmedabad is India's premier management institution and one of the most prestigious business schools in Asia. The flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is widely regarded as equivalent to the best global MBAs.

India

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka · Est. 1973

Located in India's technology capital, IIM Bangalore is known for its emphasis on entrepreneurship, public policy, and corporate strategy. Consistently among Asia's top-ranked business schools.

India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 1956

AIIMS Delhi is India's most prestigious medical institution, combining cutting-edge research, patient care, and medical education. Admission to the MBBS programme is through NEET UG with a separate merit list.

India

National Law University Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 2008

NLU Delhi is the top-ranked law school in India. Admission is through AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) for its integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme. Placement salaries are among the highest for law graduates in India.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Bristol

Bristol · Est. 1909

The University of Bristol is a public research university in Bristol, England, established by Royal Charter in 1909 with roots in University College, Bristol (1876). It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities and is organised into faculties spanning engineering, health and life sciences, science, social sciences and law, and arts. The university operates a medical school (with applicants assessed via the UCAT) and a law school (which uses the LNAT for undergraduate law entry).

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Glasgow

Glasgow · Est. 1451

The University of Glasgow is a public research-led university in Scotland, established in 1451 and one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. It is a member of the Russell Group of UK research universities and teaches a broad range of disciplines across its colleges, including medicine, engineering, sciences, social sciences, law, and the arts and humanities. Its undergraduate medical and dental programmes use the UCAT as part of admissions.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Leeds

Leeds · Est. 1904

The University of Leeds is a public research university in Leeds, England, established in 1904 and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It teaches across seven faculties, including Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environment, Social Sciences, Medicine and Health, and the Leeds University Business School. It is one of the largest universities in the UK and offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes across a broad range of disciplines.

United Kingdom & Ireland

Durham University

Durham · Est. 1832

Durham University is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England, established by Act of Parliament in 1832. A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, it organises teaching and research across faculties spanning the sciences, social sciences and health, arts and humanities, and business, and includes Durham Law School and the School of Government and International Affairs. It offers undergraduate, taught and research master's, and doctoral programmes, with a collegiate system of residential colleges.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Birmingham

Birmingham · Est. 1900

The University of Birmingham is a public research university and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. Established by Royal Charter in 1900 as England's first civic university, it offers a broad range of disciplines across its colleges, including medicine and dental sciences, engineering and physical sciences, life and environmental sciences, business, law, and the arts. It is organised on a single main campus at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

United Kingdom & Ireland

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield · Est. 1905

The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, England, and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It received its Royal Charter in 1905 and offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programmes across faculties including engineering, science, medicine and health, social sciences, and arts and humanities. It operates a medical school and is known for its engineering and materials research.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University College Cork

Cork · Est. 1845

University College Cork is a public research university in Cork, Ireland, established in 1845 as Queen's College Cork. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across colleges spanning arts, Celtic studies and social sciences; business and law; medicine and health; and science, engineering and food science. It is known for its research activity and for academic areas including food and health sciences, environmental and marine research, and the humanities.

United Kingdom & Ireland

University of Galway

Galway · Est. 1845

University of Galway (formerly the National University of Ireland, Galway / NUI Galway) is a public research university in Galway, Ireland, founded in 1845. It is a comprehensive, research-led institution organised into colleges spanning Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies; Business, Public Policy and Law; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science and Engineering, with a notable medical school and strengths in Celtic studies, marine and environmental science.

United Kingdom & Ireland

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dublin · Est. 1784

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is a health-sciences-focused university in Dublin, Ireland, founded by Royal Charter in 1784 and a recognised college of the National University of Ireland. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry and other healthcare disciplines, and is also the professional training body for surgery in Ireland. As a specialist institution it features in QS subject rankings (including medicine, pharmacy and nursing) rather than the main overall world ranking table.