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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 StatesHarvard 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 StatesStanford 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 StatesCalifornia 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 StatesUniversity 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 StatesUniversity of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California · Est. 1868
Part of the University of California system, Berkeley is a research powerhouse across CS, engineering, business (Haas), and the sciences. International applicants apply via the UC Application, not the Common App. UC does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions; applicants whose secondary schooling was not in English show English proficiency, for example with TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test.
United StatesCornell 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 StatesColumbia 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 StatesUniversity 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 StatesPrinceton 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 StatesYale 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 StatesNew 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.
United StatesUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California · Est. 1919
UCLA is a public research university in Westwood, Los Angeles, and part of the University of California system. Strong across the arts, film (TFT), engineering (Samueli), medicine (Geffen), and the social sciences. UC does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions; applicants whose secondary schooling was not in English show English proficiency, for example with TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test.
United StatesUniversity 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 StatesNorthwestern 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 StatesDuke 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 StatesCarnegie 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 StatesBrown 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 StatesGeorgia 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 StatesDartmouth 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.
CanadaUniversity 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).
CanadaMcGill 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.
CanadaUniversity 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.
CanadaUniversity 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.
CanadaUniversity 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.
CanadaUniversité 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).
CanadaMcMaster 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.
CanadaQueen'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.
United Kingdom & IrelandImperial 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 & IrelandUniversity 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. Depending on the course, applicants may also need to take an admissions test or send written work, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed online in December.
United Kingdom & IrelandUniversity of Cambridge
Cambridge · Est. 1209
Cambridge's 29 undergraduate colleges house and support 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandKing'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 & IrelandLondon 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandTrinity 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 & IrelandThe 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 & IrelandDurham 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 & IrelandUniversity 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.
United Kingdom & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandUniversity 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 & IrelandRCSI 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.
EuropeETH 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.
EuropeÉcole 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.
EuropeTechnical 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).
EuropeDelft 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.
EuropeLudwig 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.
EuropeUniversity 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.
EuropeKU 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.
EuropeSorbonne 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.
EuropeKTH 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.
EuropeHeidelberg 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.
EuropeBocconi 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.
EuropeUniversity of Helsinki
Helsinki · Est. 1640
The University of Helsinki is a public research university in Helsinki, founded in 1640. The university states that it has 11 faculties on four campuses in Helsinki, and that it offers master’s programmes taught in English and bachelor’s programmes taught in English. QS World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 123rd. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 118th. Its tuition page states that fees for master’s programmes in English are 13,000, 15,000 or 18,000 EUR per academic year, depending on the programme, and that the fee for English-language bachelor’s programmes is 13,000 EUR per academic year. Joint programmes may differ. Doctoral students and exchange students are not charged that fee. The same page states a first-year tuition payment deadline of 31 August 2026. The Master’s Programme in English Studies page states a fee of 13,000 EUR per year for non-EU/EEA citizens and an application period of 5 to 19 January 2027 for studies starting in autumn 2027. Other programmes set their own dates. A university news item on the autumn 2026 international master’s round stated 3,739 applicants and that 44% were offered a place. That rate is for that round only.
EuropeUniversity of Oslo
Oslo · Est. 1811
The University of Oslo is a public research university in Oslo, founded in 1811. Its facts page lists eight faculties, and it publishes master’s programmes taught entirely in English. QS World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 131st. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 118th. Its tuition table, last modified 16 September 2026, gives a separate yearly price for each programme for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. Those prices apply to applicants with citizenship outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, and the admission offer states the precise fee. For a single 10-credit course in 2026/2027 the same table lists 24,670–30,330 NOK at bachelor’s level and 34,000–49,170 NOK at master’s level. The master’s admissions page states that applicants outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland apply once a year: the portal opens on 15 October and the deadline is 1 December, for studies that start in August. The university’s 2025 master’s admission news reported 10,755 applicants and 5,363 offers. That count is not an admission chance for a later applicant.
EuropeUniversity of Vienna
Vienna · Est. 1365
The University of Vienna is a public research university in Vienna, founded in 1365. Its about page lists 20 faculties and centres. It publishes master’s programmes taught entirely in English, and many other programmes are taught in German. QS World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 140th. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 places it 95th. Its tuition-amount page states a Students’ Union fee of 26.20 EUR per semester. For EU/EEA and Swiss degree students the tuition on that page is 363.36 EUR per semester, 389.56 EUR with the union fee, and it is remitted during the stipulated programme length plus two tolerance semesters. For other non-EU/EEA degree students the tuition on that page is 726.72 EUR per semester, 752.92 EUR with the union fee, from the first semester, with exceptions that page lists. The master’s deadlines page gives different dates by citizenship and by whether the programme has a selection procedure. For winter semester 2026/27, programmes without a selection procedure list an application period of 22 June to 5 September 2026 for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and 22 June to 3 August 2026 for other non-EU/EEA citizens, and an admission period of 13 July to 31 October 2026. The entrance-exam statistics page lists places and registrations by programme for 2025/26. It does not publish one admission chance for the university.
EuropeAarhus 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.
EuropeKarolinska 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.
EuropeComplutense 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.
EuropeUniversity of Warsaw
Warsaw · Est. 1816
The University of Warsaw is a public university in Warsaw. A decree of 19 November 1816 founded it, and it opened on 14 May 1818. Its degree-programme page says it offers programmes in the humanities, the social sciences, and the exact and natural sciences, including programmes taught in English. QS World University Rankings 2027 places it joint 289th. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 places it in the 801–1000 band. That band is not a single rank, so no THE number is shown here. The Welcome Point states that tuition differs by the terms of admission, the language of studies and the year of admission, and it links the university’s table of fees for studies in English in 2026/2027. This profile does not copy one programme’s price as the university fee. The admissions office states that deadlines differ by programme and are listed on each programme in IRK. Its schedule for the June–July 2026 round of full-time first-cycle and long-cycle programmes ran from 9 June to 9 July 2026, and it says English-taught programmes may use other dates. A news item using figures from 22 July 2026 reported 38,800 applicants and 76,900 paid applications for 2026/2027, with 17,300 people admitted to first-cycle and integrated master’s programmes and 4,300 to second-cycle programmes. Those counts are not an admission chance.
EuropeSciences 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.
EuropeCharles University
Prague · Est. 1348
Charles University is in Prague. Its history page states that it was founded in 1348 and became the first studium generale north of the Alps and east of Paris, and that it originally had four faculties: theology, liberal arts, law, and medicine. Its tuition page, last changed 16 February 2026, states that studies in English and in other foreign languages (German, French, or Russian) carry a fee, and that those fees range from 40 EUR to 30,620 EUR per year depending on the programme. That range is not one fee for the university. The same page states that studies in Czech are free of charge unless the student exceeds the standard length of study by more than one year. Its example is General Medicine: a standard length of 6 years, with one further year before a fee is charged.
EuropeEötvös Loránd University
Budapest · Est. 1635
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is in Budapest. Its history page dates the founding documents to 1635 in Nagyszombat (today Trnava). It states that the university moved to Buda in 1777 and from Buda to Pest in 1784, and that in 1950 it took its present name after the physicist Loránd Eötvös. The same page lists nine faculties: Economics, Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Primary and Pre-School Education, Science, Social Sciences, and the Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Needs Education. It states that programmes are accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Board, that course credits are transferable in the European Union, and that 33,000 students are enrolled yearly with 1,800 academic staff. The English Studies MA page states that the language of instruction is English, that the programme is a master’s degree of 4 semesters (2 years) and 120 ECTS in the Faculty of Humanities, and that the tuition fee is 3,500 EUR per semester for both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. On that page, studies start on 1 September 2027 and the application deadline is 31 May 2027. The 3,500 EUR figure is that programme’s semester fee. It is not a yearly fee, and it is not the fee for every programme. The same page asks applicants to that programme for C1 English, listing TOEFL iBT 95–120 or IELTS 7.0, and an oral entrance exam.
EuropeUniversity of Lisbon
Lisbon · Est. 2013
The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is in Lisbon. Its university page states that it is heir to a university tradition spanning over seven centuries, and that it acquired its current status in July 2013 after the merger of the former Universidade Técnica de Lisboa and Universidade de Lisboa. The same page names science, technology, arts and humanities among the areas it brings together. Its tuition page states that the fee is set each year by the General Council. For 2026/2027 it sets the fee for cycles leading to a bachelor’s degree, and to a master’s degree within an integrated master’s programme, at 697 EUR. The same page states that second-cycle master’s fees and doctorate fees vary by school, and that international-student fees are a separate General Council decision listed on each course page. The 697 EUR figure is not the international-student fee and it is not one fee for every programme.
EuropeUniversity of Bucharest
Bucharest · Est. 1864
The University of Bucharest is in Bucharest. Its English history page states that on 4/16 July 1864 it was created by bringing together the Faculties of Law, Sciences and Letters. The page gives two different decree numbers for that date, so neither number is repeated here. The same page dates an earlier Academy of Saint Sava to 1694. That is not the year used here for the university. A line on the page for the year 2000 lists 19 faculties and over 30,000 students. That line is a snapshot for that year, not a current figure. The page does not state a tuition fee.
EuropeSofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Sofia · Est. 1888
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is in Sofia. Its academic-history page, last modified 11 December 2012, calls 1 October 1888 the birthdate of Bulgarian university education and says the provisional statute recognised one faculty, History and Philology. The same page states that in 1904 the School was transformed into a University, and that in 1905 it received the name Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. The university’s English site lists bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, and PhD students. The history page does not state a current faculty list or a current student count, and it does not state a tuition fee.
EuropeIvane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi · Est. 1918
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is in Tbilisi. Its about page states that the first national university in the Caucasus opened in Georgia in 1918, that the university opened its doors on 26 January 1918, and that the commemoration of that opening was later set on 8 February. The same page states that in 1989 the university was renamed after Ivane Javakhishvili. It states that about 22,000 students study in seven faculties, and it names bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes, plus higher vocational education and short- and long-term certification. It also states that it offers short-term courses in English. That is not a statement that its degrees are taught in English. The seven faculties linked on the page are Exact and Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Economics and Business, Medicine, and Law. The page does not state a tuition fee.
Australia & New ZealandUniversity 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 ZealandUniversity 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 ZealandUNSW 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 ZealandAustralian 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 ZealandUniversity 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 ZealandUniversity 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 & CISLomonosov 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 & CISAl-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 & CISHSE 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 & CISMoscow 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 & CISITMO 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 & CISSkolkovo 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 & CISNazarbayev 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 & CISNational University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek
Tashkent · Est. 1918
The National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek is a state university. Its English history page states that it was founded in 1918, and that the page’s own figure for specialists trained since then is about 200,000. Its props page gives the name in that form, writes the city as Toshkent, and gives the postal address as 100174, Tashkent city, Almazar district, University street, house 4. The history page writes the district as Almazor. This profile does not copy a ranking, a bank detail, or a tuition fee from those pages.
Russia & CISKyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn
Bishkek · Est. 1925
Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn publishes its general-information page in Kyrgyz. That page gives the full name as Жусуп Баласагын атындагы Кыргыз улуттук университети and an opening date of October 1925. It states that in October 1925 the Kyrgyz Institute of Education opened in Pishpek, that in 1927 it became the Central Pedagogical Technical School, that on 13 January 1932 a decision was taken to open the Kyrgyz State Pedagogical Institute in Pishpek, and that on 24 May 1951 the Council of Ministers created the Kyrgyz State University on that base, with a ceremonial opening on 31 August 1951. A short history on the same page states that in May 2002 the university received the name above. The page does not state a tuition fee. Fact files for 2025 and 2026 are linked there and were not read for this profile.
Russia & CISSechenov 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 & CISYerevan 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 EastKing 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 EastKing 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 EastQatar 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 EastKing 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 EastKhalifa 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 EastHamad 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 EastTechnion — 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 EastNYU 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 EastAmerican 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 EastSultan 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 EastMohamed 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 EastKuwait 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 EastUniversity 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaNational 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaIndian 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.
IndiaAll 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.
IndiaNational 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.
East & Southeast AsiaNational 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 AsiaThe 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 AsiaNanyang 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 AsiaPeking 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 AsiaTsinghua 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 AsiaThe 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 AsiaSeoul 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 AsiaThe 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 AsiaNational 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 AsiaUniversiti 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 AsiaKyoto 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 AsiaKAIST (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 AsiaOsaka 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 AsiaChulalongkorn 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.
East & Southeast AsiaUniversity 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 AsiaSingapore 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.