The university is one of the most prominent universities in the research. Caltech maintain a strong emphasis in the natural sciences and engineering. Caltech owns and operates complex space flight "autonomous" world leader known as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. JPS observe the design and operation of many of NASA's exploration of outer space; unlike "National Laboratories" (National Laboratory of the U.S.) and other NASA Space Center, JPS facility only in contracts with the government.
9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States
MIT is a leader in science and technology, as well as many other fields, including management, economics, linguistics, political science, and philosophy. Departments and schools the most famous is the Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, the Media Lab, Whitehead Institute and the Sloan School of Management. 59 of the members now or formerly of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize.
8. Princeton University, United States
Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. One of the country's leading universities, Princeton has the fields of architecture, engineering, and international and public affairs both undergraduate and graduate well-known. Research carried out in many areas, including plasma physics and jet propulsion. The university is associated with the Brookhaven National Laboratories.
Library Harvey S. Firestone Library (opened 1948) and the art museum holds a collection of extraordinary. He founded the College of New Jersey in 1746, and was originally located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. This school was later moved to Princeton in 1756, was the name originally. His name was later formally renamed "Princeton University" in 1896.
7. University of Chicago, United States
The University of Chicago or the University of Chicago (commonly referred to as Chicago or UChicago) is a private university, which focuses on research coeducational and located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. University of Chicago was founded by oil entrepreneur philanthropist named John D. Rockefeller in 1890; William Rainey Harper became the first president or chancellor in 1891 and the first classes were held in 1892.
6. University of OXFORD, United Kingdom
Oxford University is the oldest English-speaking university located in the city of Oxford, England. [4] The history of this university can be traced at least from the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of its establishment remains unclear. According to legend, after the outbreak of violence between students and townsfolk in 1209, some Oxford academics fled north-east, to the city of Cambridge, and founded the University of Cambridge. Both universities have since been competing with each other, and is the most selective colleges in the United Kingdom.
5. Imperial College London
Imperial College London, ranked the fifth best university in the world for 2009. Imperial College London is a world-class university scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. The College has over 3,000 academic and research staff and almost 14,000 students from over 120 different countries.
4. UCL (University College London)
UCL (University College London) ranked fourth best university in World University rankings 2009. UCL is a multidisciplinary university with an international reputation for quality research and teaching across the academic spectrum, with subjects spanning the sciences, arts, social sciences and biomedicine. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) UCL rated the best research university in London, and third in the UK overall, for the number of submissions that were considered to be the world's leading quality. The university is located on a compact site in the heart of London and is surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives, cultural institutions and professional bodies in Europe.
3. Yale University, United States
Yale University rated as third best university in World University rankings 2009. Yale University is one of the most famous schools in the United States, with a long history of service and an alumni list reads like a "Who's Who" of successful people. Yale University is the fulfillment of the European vision of intellectual freedom that aims to serve the community and the state. It has been fought throughout history and survived the most destructive disasters such as the American Revolution. Since then, the university has continued to grow and develop into a center of high-quality education that is recognized by the global community. The university is considered one of the oldest higher education institution in the United States. The company was founded in 1701 and is a proud member of the prestigious Ivy League.
2. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge rated the second best in the 2009 World University rankings. University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the UK. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and Colleges. Its reputation is supported by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers of learning and teaching, such as External Examiners. High standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are experts in their world, but also more personalized teaching arranged through the Colleges. Many opportunities for students to interact with scholars of all levels, both formally and informally.
1. Harvard University, United States
Harvard University rated as the number one university in World University rankings 2009. Harvard is America's oldest institution of higher learning, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a single master to Sign of more than 18,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 principal academic units. An additional 13,000 students are enrolled in one or more courses in the Harvard Extension School. More than 14,000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2,000 faculty. There is also a faculty appointment in 7000 teaching hospital affiliates.
