QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in USA
Rank | University |
1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
2 | Harvard University |
3 | Stanford University |
4 | University of California Berkeley (UCB) |
5 | University of Chicago |
6 | University of Pennsylvania |
7 | Cornell University |
8 | California Institute of Technology (Caltech) |
9 | Yale University |
10 | Princeton University |
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
It is a private land grant research university in Cambridge established in 1861 with the motto of “Mind and Hand”. MIT is one of the three universities in the US which are private land grant universities. MIT’s first building was in Boston and moved to Cambridge in 1916. MIT changed its name as Sea Grant college in 1976 to support its programs in oceanography and marine sciences and in 1989 to support its aeronautics and astronautics programs the name of the university changed to space-grant college. MIT has its own police force and a Collier Medal, which is an honour of the police officer shot in the campus in 2013.
Courses offered:
- Postgraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Undergraduate courses
- Professional and executive programs
2. Harvard University
It is the oldest institution in the US which was established in 1636 and it is a private Ivy league research university. The motto of the university is “truth” and it is written on the logo as well. It is the most prestigious university in the world by its ranking and influence. Harvard’s library is the fourth largest library in the US. 188 billionaires, 8 US presidents are harvard’s alumni. First known printing press was acquired by the university in 1638. In the seal in the diploma certificate issued from Harvard mentioned as “for Christ and church”.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Professional and executive programs
3. Stanford University
It is a private research university founded by Leland in 1885 which is officially called as Leland Stanford Junior University. This university campus is the largest in the nation and in the same campus the university has seven schools. The motto of the university is “The wind of freedom blows”. Stanford is one of the most successful universities in the world which is famous for its entrepreneurship and giving funds for start-ups. Students from Stanford have won 296 Olympic medals. The current UK prime minister is a graduate from this university.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research programs
4. University of California Berkeley (UCB)
This university is one of the top universities in the world, it is a public land grant research university in Berkeley, California founded in 1868. This university got its name after Anglo Irish philosopher Gerorge Berkeley. University of California is the founding campus of the university and it is considered as the state’s first land grant university. The motto of the university is “Let there be light”. Students from the university have won around 223 olympic medals.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research programs
5. University of Chicago
This university is a private research university in Chicago established in 1890. Main campus of the university is in Cicago’s Hyde park neighborhood. The largest and oldest university press in the US belongs to this university. World’s first human made nuclear reaction was produced from this university’s Metallurgical lab. Recently branches of thi university opened in Delhi and Hong Kong in 2014 and 2018 respectively.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research programs
- Continuing education
- Summer programs
6. University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
This university is a private Ivy league research university Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S established in 1740. This university is the fourth oldest institution in the US and the founder of the university is Benjamin Franklin. This university is considered as the sixth wealthiest private institution in the world. According to the national science foundation this institution is ranked as the fourth among the American universities. The motto of the university is “Laws without morals are useless”. The main campus of Penn is located in West Philadelphia, with notable campus landmarks. Houston hall which is the first modern student union built in American campus and also franklin field is the first dual level football stadium which is the nation’s longest standing stadium still in operation.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research programs
7. Cornell University
The university is based in Ithaca, New York established in 1865 which is a private Ivy League land-grant research university. The university was established by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White with the motto of “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study”. This university has three satellite campuses among which two are in New York city and one is in Qatar. The main campus of the university is in Ithaca campus and Cornell is one of the private land grant universities in the US.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research programs
- Continuing education
- Summer programs
8. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
The truth shall make you free” is the motto of the university and it is a private research university in Pasadena, California. This university is considered as the most prestigious university in the world. This university was founded in 1891 as a preparatory and vocational school by Amos G. Throop. From this university a lot of notable work has been delivered, among which the most demanding ones are protein engineering, and soft robotics.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
9. Yale University
This university is a private Ivy League research university founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut. This is the third oldest institution in the US and one of the nine colonial colleges established before the American revolution. The motto of the university is “Light and truth”. In 1702 the Yale university was established as a Collegiate school. In the 19th century this university was the first to award PhD in the US.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
10. Princeton University
This university is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey founded in 1746. This university is the third oldest institution in the US and one of the nine colonial educational institutions founded before the American revolution. It officially got a university status in 1896 and was renamed to Princeton University. This university was well known for the system which is using the curriculum, called the residential college system. This university has one of the largest university libraries in the world.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Research program
