Universities

The University of Washington is the flagship public research university of Washington State and a leading U.S. institution in computer science, biomedicine, and global health. Located in Seattle, it sits just a 15-minute drive from Amazon’s headquarters and 30 minutes from Microsoft’s main campus.

Case Western Reserve University is a leading private research university in the U.S., often described as “America’s most underrated top-50 university.” In April 2026, TIME ranked CWRU 25th globally—a ranking based not on reputation surveys, but on actual graduate outcomes such as income, innovative contributions, and leadership roles.

Bowdoin College is one of the top five liberal arts colleges in the U.S. and one of only six institutions worldwide to employ a need-blind admission policy for international students that fully meets demonstrated financial need without the use of loans.

The University of Texas at Austin is the largest and most prestigious public university in Texas and ranks among the top 30 national universities in the United States. For international applicants, UT Austin offers a rare combination: top-30 academic standing, tuition costs significantly lower than those of comparable private institutions, and a location in Austin—one […]

Wellesley College is a leading U.S. women’s college and one of the most renowned liberal arts colleges in the world. Its alumnae include Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, journalist Diane Sawyer, and stateswoman Soong Mei-ling. Wellesley offers students a unique opportunity: cross-registration at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), providing access to its […]

Williams College is ranked the best liberal arts college in the US by *U.S. News* (2026) and is one of the few colleges worldwide to have originally modeled its educational system on Oxford.

Tufts University is a top-40 US national university located in the Boston suburbs. Among all universities in the country, Tufts is particularly renowned for its programs in international relations and diplomacy.

Amherst College is the second-highest-ranked liberal arts college in the U.S. and one of only six institutions worldwide to employ a need-blind admission policy for international students that fully meets demonstrated financial need without the use of loans. For the Class of 2030, the acceptance rate was 6.78%—a record low in the college’s history and […]

The University of Notre Dame is one of the top twenty universities in the United States and the only major private university with a need-blind admissions policy for all students—including international ones.

New York University is one of the largest private universities in the US and the only American university with three full-fledged campuses across three continents: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. NYU welcomes students from 133 countries, receives over 120,000 applications annually—more than any other private university in the world—and ranks among the top 35 […]

Rice University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. Small in size (approximately 4,789 undergraduate students), but with a global reputation in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, and music. Located in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, it is close to the world’s largest medical complex and NASA Johnson […]

Stanford University is one of the three or four best universities in the world according to all key ratings. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, 50 kilometers from San Francisco. It was here that Google, Netflix, Yahoo, HP, LinkedIn, Instagram were founded – Stanford graduates and students changed the way the modern world is […]

University of California, Berkeley is the strongest state university in the USA and one of the best in the world. Berkeley is ranked #12 in the world by QS 2026 and #1 among US public universities by US News — for the 16th time in the last two decades. At the same time, Berkeley remains […]

University of California, Los Angeles is one of the best public universities in the USA and the world. UCLA receives more applications than any other university in the country: more than 145,000 applicants annually — more than the combined contingent of all Ivy League universities. The location in Los Angeles gives students unique access to […]

The University of Chicago (UChicago) is one of the most intellectually demanding universities in the world. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, UChicago ranked #13 in the world — jumping 8 spots from #21 last year. UChicago consistently ranks among the world’s top 3 in economics and social sciences, and rightfully in the top […]

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is one of eight Ivy League universities, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. It is the only Ivy League university originally conceived as a practical institution: Franklin created it to prepare people capable of solving real-world problems. In the US News Class of 2026 ranking, UPenn ranked #7 among national […]

The University of Saint Mary (USM) is a private Catholic university in Leavenworth, Kansas, a 45-minute drive from Kansas City. Founded in 1923. It is a small university with a strong practical orientation — about 1,500 students, a faculty-student ratio of 11:1, and more than 30 undergraduate programs. For foreign applicants, USM is a real […]

Vanderbilt University is one of the leading private research universities in the USA, consistently ranked in the top 20 of the US News national ranking. Located in Nashville, a city with a unique cultural identity and an actively developing technological and business ecosystem. Vanderbilt is known for its exceptionally generous financial aid system: starting in […]

Yale University is one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1701, and one of eight Ivy League universities. In US News 2026, Yale ranks #4 among national universities—higher than all Ivy League universities except Princeton and Harvard. Yale Law School is the #1 law school in the United States almost every […]

Northwestern University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States, located in Evanston, a 20-minute drive from Chicago. This combines a university environment with full access to the opportunities of one of North America’s largest business and cultural centers. Northwestern is particularly renowned for its programs in journalism, engineering, music, and […]

Duke University is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. It combines a strong engineering school, a world-class medical school, one of the country’s top business schools, and a vibrant research environment. Admission to Duke University is challenging—the acceptance rate for the class of 2029 was a historically low 4.8%—but it’s […]

Cornell University is the only Ivy League university founded on the principle of educational access for all. Since its opening in 1865, it has combined research rigor with a practical focus, offering programs ranging from engineering and medicine to hospitality and architecture. Admission to Cornell requires strategy: the competition is fierce, but its application approach […]

The California Institute of Technology is one of the most prestigious science and engineering universities in the world. Caltech specializes exclusively in science, engineering, and technology. Despite its small size—approximately 990 undergraduate students and 2,400 total students—the institute ranks among the top ten universities in the world according to all key rankings. Admission to Caltech […]

Brown University is often called the most liberal university in the Ivy League—there are no required general education courses, and students design their own curriculum. This attracts applicants seeking not just a prestigious degree, but also the opportunity to pursue an unconventional academic path. The competition is also one of the most competitive in the […]

Dartmouth College is one of eight Ivy League universities and one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1769. Despite the college status in its name, Dartmouth is a full-fledged research university with professional schools of business, medicine, and engineering. Its key feature is its small size and exceptional academic quality—approximately 4,570 […]

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or UNC Chapel Hill for short, is one of the most renowned public research universities in the United States.

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is the “Michigan” people usually think of when they think of one of the strongest public universities in the United States.

Georgetown University is a prestigious private research university in Washington, DC, USA, known for its strong programs in international relations, business, law, politics and social sciences, with a vibrant international student environment and a campus in the historic Georgetown district.

Emory University is a prestigious private university in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1836. It is known for its strong programs in medicine, business, public health, science, and the humanities. The campus combines historic architecture, modern laboratories, and an active student life.

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, USA. Known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, business, arts, and social sciences. CMU is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, cutting-edge research and preparing students for successful careers in science, technology, business and the creative industries.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a leading private research university in the United States, located in Cambridge, near Boston. MIT is a global leader in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, economics, and fundamental science. The university is known for its strong focus on practice, scientific research, startups, and technological innovation.

A private research university in the United States, founded in 1636. Considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world, it is known for its strong programs in law, business, medicine, engineering, and social sciences, its high student selection rate, and its robust financial aid system.

A prestigious Ivy League university located in the heart of New York City. Offers strong programs in business, journalism, international relations, and engineering, as well as broad career opportunities

One of the most prestigious universities in the United States, part of the Ivy League. Strong in natural sciences, engineering, economics, and the humanities. Known for a high level of academic support and generous scholarships

A leading U.S. research university and a global leader in medicine, biotechnology, and international relations. Distinguished by a strong focus on research, practice, and interdisciplinary studies

A large public research university in the United States with a high academic ranking. Offers a wide range of programs, strong STEM fields, and more affordable tuition compared to private universities

Oxford University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in the 12th century. The university is renowned for its strong programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, high-quality academic research, and international recognition.

King’s College London is a public research university in London, England, with a long academic history and high level of research activity. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, an association of leading British research universities.

Paris Sciences et Lettres University (PSL) is a prestigious public research university in Paris, uniting France’s leading universities and research institutes. The university is renowned for its high-quality education, strong programs in science, engineering, economics, and the humanities, as well as its strong international reputation and excellent career prospects for its graduates.

Utrecht University, or Universiteit Utrecht, is one of the most renowned research universities in the Netherlands, consistently chosen by international students seeking academic excellence and international careers. Utrecht University is attractive for its combination of a strong research foundation, a large number of English-taught programs, and a relatively transparent admissions system.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a public research university in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with approximately 25,000 students. Its strengths include economics, business, law, psychology, social and natural sciences, and medicine. It has a modern campus in Amsterdam-Zuid and offers a variety of scholarships for international students.

Erasmus University Rotterdam is a prestigious research university in the Netherlands, renowned for its strong programmes in economics, business, social sciences and health sciences, as well as its international learning environment and high level of academic research.

A modern university in the Netherlands, known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. Popular among international students, especially in business, economics, law, and healthcare

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is Germany’s leading public technical university in Munich, known for its strong programs in engineering, computer and natural sciences, high level of research and excellent graduate employability opportunities.

Università Bocconi is located in Milan, Italy’s financial capital and one of Europe’s leading business centers. The university boasts over 120 years of history, approximately 16,000 students from over 100 countries, and a strong position in global rankings.

One of the oldest universities in Europe with strong traditions in science, medicine, and the humanities. Attractive due to its combination of academic quality, affordable tuition, and student life in Italy

New York University is one of the largest private universities in the US and the only American university with three full-fledged campuses across three continents: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. NYU welcomes students from 133 countries, receives over 120,000 applications annually—more than any other private university in the world—and ranks among the top 35 […]

Fudan University is one of the leading universities in China and Asia, founded in 1905. It is part of the C9 League, an elite association of nine leading Chinese universities, which is often compared to the American Ivy League. For foreign applicants, Fudan in Shanghai is a combination of a high academic level, an international […]

Nanyang Technological University is one of the world’s leading research universities, founded in 1991. NTU is one of the youngest universities in the global QS top 15: in just over 30 years, it has surpassed most institutions with a century-long history. All programs are taught in English. Around 35,000 students from 100+ countries, with approximately […]

The National University of Singapore is Singapore’s flagship university and the best university in Asia according to QS and THE. NUS is the only Asian university in the global QS top 10. Instruction is in English at all levels, from undergraduate to PhD. With 16 faculties and schools and 28 subject areas ranked in the […]

Ewha Womans University is the world’s largest women’s university, founded in Seoul in 1886. In 1946, it became the first institution of higher education in South Korea to receive government accreditation. Today, it is a private research university with over 16,000 female students, 11 colleges, 15 graduate schools, and 66 research institutes.

Hanyang University (HYU) is one of South Korea’s leading private research universities, established in 1939 as the country’s first engineering college. Today, it is a major comprehensive university with 37,709 students (as of January 2026), an annual research budget of KRW 465 billion (~$340 million), and one of the highest graduate employment rates among private […]

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a national research university in South Korea, often referred to as the “Korean MIT.” It was founded in 1971 with the support of the Korean government and USAID. English is the official language of instruction. All admitted international undergraduate students automatically receive full tuition coverage and […]

Kyung Hee University (경희대학교, abbreviated KHU) ​​is one of the leading private universities in South Korea, founded in 1949. KHU is especially known for programs in tourism and hospitality, oriental medicine, international relations and business. More than 5,500 foreign students from 120+ countries make this university one of the most international private universities in Korea.

Korea University is one of the leading private universities in South Korea, founded in 1905. It is included in the unofficial top three of SKY – the association of three of the country’s most prestigious universities together with Seoul National University and Yonsei University. It attracts foreign students with strong programs in engineering, computer science, […]

Seoul National University is South Korea’s leading national university, founded in 1946 by the merger of ten educational institutions in Seoul. It is part of the unofficial SKY trio, along with Korea University and Yonsei University. It attracts international students with strong programs in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, pharmacy, and international studies.