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In addition to the well-known top universities of Cambridge, Oxford and Ivy League universities, there are a large number of other prestigious universities around the world. Most of them have a rich ancient history and classic design. The average age of the top 20 universities in Europe is 345 years. The oldest university in the USA is Harvard.

Over the centuries, universities have managed to maintain their important role in society, to prepare future presidents and Nobel laureates. They conduct advanced research and make important scientific discoveries.

University of Cardiff
University of Cardiff
Cardiff University is located in the center of Welsh capital and has a long history. At the same time this unversity is famous for its innovative approach. The educational institution combines scientific research studies, modern facilities and resources, innovative approaches to teaching. The University of Cardiff is among top-15 best universities in the UK and included in international rankings of world's best educational institutions.
46 Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT
University of Exeter
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a public research university based in Exeter, South West England. A member of the Russell Group of UK universities, it combines excellence in teaching and research. It was awarded gold in the first Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in recognition of the high quality of its teaching. 98% of its research was rated as international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF). Its motto is Lucem sequimur (we follow the light).
Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4PY, United Kingdom
De Montfort University
De Montfort University
DMU has been named as one of the 150 best young universities in the world by the influential Times Higher Education magazine, and rated as No.1 for graduate employability, and in the top three for teaching excellence among UK universities, in a preliminary study of teaching quality by the Times Higher Education magazine. DMU is in the Top 10 of most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCAS, and is more popular than ever, with one of the largest increases in UCAS acceptances of any UK university over the last year. The university was ranked in the top 3% of world universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17 and named in the top 1.5% of global universities for international impact in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17.
Gateway House, Leicester LE1 9BH, Великобритания
Falmouth University
Falmouth University
Falmouth University has a history of more than 100 years of creative thinking and design innovation. Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, it has grown over a century to become a digital innovation hub. Today, its portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses represents the breadth of the Creative Industries, the fastest growing sector in the UK economy. Now, as we face the fourth industrial revolution; as technology provides great opportunities as well as challenges, it’s clear that Falmouth’s specialisms of creative innovation; creative thinking, problem solving, communication and storytelling, will be key to future economic and cultural success both at a local and global level. Falmouth also provides ground-breaking online distance learning and exciting collaborative partnerships with industry-leading bodies including the Academy of Contemporary Music and the Fashion Retail Academy in London.
Woodlane, Falmouth TR11 4RH, Великобритания
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is the first publicly available and civic university in the UK. It was the first "campus-style" university. Birmingham University has oldest Buisness School and Medical College, first female dormitory is located there. Moreover, the first-ever research prizes in Dental Sciences were awarded in the University of Birmingam. The university was founded in 1843, today it became a home for 24,000 students from 80 countries
Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
BIMM British & Irish Modern Music (BIMM) Institute
BIMM British & Irish Modern Music (BIMM) Institute
BIMM is Europe’s largest and most prestigious music college and understands what it takes to build a meaningful career in the music industry. BIMM has been training the next generation of music professionals across a variety of music-related subjects for 35 years. With colleges in London, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester BIMM ensures that students are at the heart of the most musically rich cities in the UK. There are also two campuses in Germany (Berlin and Hamburg) and one campus in Dublin, Ireland.
Barclay House, Effie Rd SW6 1EN, United Kingdom
Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London is a famous arts and social sciences university based in south-east London. Founded in 1891, it became part of the University of London in 1904 and currently has around 8,000 students from over 100 countries enrolled. The department of Anthropology is often cited as one of the best in Europe and the Art department is recognised as one of Britain’s most prestigious. Goldsmiths often ranks in the top five in the UK across all Art categories. An award-winning building housing IT, library and language-learning resources, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre is also on campus.
8 Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, United Kingdom
London South Bank University
London South Bank University
LSBU is a cosmopolitan university with over 15,000 students, from over 130 countries. It is one of the oldest public universities in London, dating back to 1892. Located right in the middle of the city, in the London Borough of Southwark in a historic and unique Elephant and Castle. With a proven record of excellence LSBU has been named the Entrepreneurial University of the Year in 2016, received a Silver rating in 2017 teaching Excellence Framework and won a title of University of the Year for Graduate Employment and Prospect in 2018.
90 London Road, London, SE1 6LN
International University in Geneva
International University in Geneva
Ranked among the top ten universities in Switzerland, the International University in Geneva (IUG) is an accredited academic institution specializing in business education. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication and International Trade. The curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction, with a particular focus on international business practices. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, at the centre of Europe and a hub for international politics and business. The IUG has students representing over 60 nationalities those providing a truly multicultural setting.
ICC 20, route de Pré-Bois Geneva
The University of Applied Sciences (hwtk)
The University of Applied Sciences (hwtk)
The University of Applied Sciences (hwtk) is a private, state-accredited university based in Berlin with a second study location in Baden-Baden. It was established in 2011 and teaching commenced on 1 October 2012. As a subsidiary of F+U Group, the hwtk benefits from this renowned education corporation’s more than 30 years of experience. The University offers an innovative and unique concept of three study models: dual study programmes, full-time study programmes and distance learning.
10963 Berlin – Germany Bernburger Straße 24/25
Berlin School of Business & Innovation
Berlin School of Business & Innovation
BSBI is a privately owned business school established in 2018 and located in the heart of the Berlin, in the lively district of Schöneberg. BSBI’s portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs focus specifically on business and management, and are fully taught in English. Every course is designed with three principles in mind - Enterprise, Leadership and Success which allows students to truly understand the business needs of the industry and improve practical business skills. Moreover free German language courses are available for students as well as legal and post study German visa and career support.
Potsdamer Straße 180-182 10783 Berlin, Germany
Business & Hotel Management School
Business & Hotel Management School
B.H.M.S. is one of the world's leading hospitality schools, located in the heart of Lucerne and is a part of the Benedict Education Group, one of Switzerland’s oldest and largest Higher Education Institution, founded in 1928. B.H.M.S. (together with The Robert Gordon University) has designed one of the fastest track BA Degrees in Switzerland and provides unique paid internships opportunities at the leading hotels of the world.
Gütschstrasse 2, 6003 Lucerne, Switzerland
Ecole Ducasse
Ecole Ducasse
A leading global organisation of professional and pre-professional Culinary and Pastry Arts training centres which recently became a part of Sommet Education group. A network of schools founded in 1998 by the legendary multi-Micheline starred chef Alain Ducasse with three campuses located in France and several academic partnerships around the world serving as a true benchmark of the industry. Offering various short time courses and master classes, as well as Bachelor of Art degrees.
Château de, 125 Allée de Montbarnier, 43200 Yssingeaux, France
EU Business School
EU Business School
Established in 1973, EU Business School is a private business school with campuses in Geneva, Montreux, Barcelona and Munich offering multiple programs in English with focus on business administration, communication, digital business, international business and marketing among others. Ranked top in CEO Magazine for EU’s Online MBA programs and 6th best business school for female students in the world. EU has a multicultural student body and faculty with more than 100 nationalities and a 27,000-strong alumni network.
EU Geneva, Rue Kléberg 6, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Middlesex University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai gives students a unique opportunity to study a Quality UK Degree in the heart of the dynamic, rapidly developing city of Dubai. Established in 2005 as a first overseas campus of internationally renowned Middlesex University in London it is now widely regarded as an excellent international provider of higher education. Students are able to benefit from various Finance rewards through University’s various Scholarships and Grants and opportunities to attend multiple hight profile research conference, events and panels.
Knowledge Park, Block 16 - Dubai
Webster University
Webster University
Webster is a private American university founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri as a Catholic women’s college. Since then it has grown into a leader in global education with multiple branch locations across the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, teacher education, business and management among others and has been ranked among “America’s Top Colleges” in Forbes Magazine for eight consecutive years.
470 East Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119-3141 USA
Concordia University Chicago
Concordia University Chicago
CUC is a private liberal arts university founded just in a River Forest, Illinois in 1864. It has been founded in the Lutheran tradition and continues to maintain its strong Christian values up to this day. CUC offers more than 100 various degrees and 45+ different student clubs and organisations for more than 5000 student from all over the world. Recognised as a national College of Distinction for engaging students, great teaching and vibrant community.
7400 Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305-1402
Oregon State University
Oregon State University
OSU is located on the West coast of the USA, in beautiful state of Oregon, 90 min to the south of Portland. OSU is an international public research university with world’s top programs in Forestry, Oceanography, Mycology, Marine Biology, Robotics and others. It is 1 of only 2 universities in the USA with sea, space and sun grants from the US Congress. OSU alumni have invented the artificial heart valve, computer mouse, modern dentist chair and even a new color of blue.
1500 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
University of South Florida
University of South Florida
USF is a public research university located in a vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1956, in the last 5 years USF has been the fastest rising university in the nation and getting the highest ratings for its research activity. USF ranked 7th in the US among publics universities for granted patents. USF has more than 180 undergraduate majors to offer, with particular focus on Business, Management, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Computer Sciences.
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
CSU established in 1870 in a picturesque city of Fort Collins, Colorado now is one of the most entrepreneurial universities in the US according to Forbes magazine. CSU, offers more than 150 degrees in eight colleges, with graduate programs in the schools of business, engineering and education and the renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. CSU is considered one of the leading research universities in the fields of atmospheric science, infectious diseases, clean energy technologies and environmental science.
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall is a historic public university in West Virginia founded in 1837 and named after the 4th Chief Justice of the US. The university is currently composed of nine undergraduate colleges: Lewis College of Business, College of Education, College of Arts and Media, College of Health Professions, Honors College, College of Information Technology and Engineering, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, the School of Pharmacy and a regional center for cancer research. Marshal’s digital forensics program is the first program in the world to receive accreditation in digital forensics from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC)
One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755
George Mason University
George Mason University
Mason is Virginia’s largest public research university, founded in 1972. It has three suburban campus locations near the District of Columbia in northern Virginia, as well as an international campus in Songdo, Korea. Mason University is particularly well known in the fields of economics and law and economics. Two Mason economics professors have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics: James M. Buchanan in 1986 and Vernon L. Smith in 2002.
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Drew University
Drew University
Drew University is a private institution that was founded in 1867 and located on a beautiful, wooded, 186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City, a hub of internship opportunities, weekend activities and more. Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranks Drew in the top 20% of U.S. schools. Drew offers thousands of internship opportunities at major employers such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Lincoln Center, Google, Sony Music, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and CNN.
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, New Jersey 07940
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious private Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognised for world-class academics, life-changing research, and a strong commitment to faith and service. 17 of its graduate and undergraduate programs ranked among the top 50 in the country in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report, the top 5 being Health Sciences, Health Care Law, International Business and Entrepreneurship. In 2013, the university awarded the world’s first PhD in aviation.
1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) traces its roots to the 1859 founding of the Medical College of Alabama. Today, UAB is a comprehensive urban university with a nationally recognised academic health center. UAB Hospital sponsors residency programs in medical specialties, including internal medicine, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, surgery, radiology, and anaesthesiology. In 2018, UAB was named the Top Young University in the U.S. (50 years or younger) and among the top 10 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
1720 2nd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35294
Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public institution that was founded in 1890 with the main campus in Pullman, as well as several regional locations throughout the state. WSU is one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West with strong commitment to research, particularly in food science and agriculture. WSU is rated #1 for research in literacy and substance abuse prevention. The University is also home to one of the few remaining nuclear research reactors in the country which is utilised by WSU's radiochemistry graduate program.
Pullman, WA, United States
Suffolk University
Suffolk University
The Suffolk University campus, founded in 1906, is located right in the heart of downtown Boston - a city voted the best place in the country for startups. Such unique location brings one-of-a kind city experiences into the classroom. Suffolk University is widely known for its Law school, as well as Business and Communication departments. University’s Sawer Business School offers international business degrees with strong focus on finance and marketing and a 3-month internship outside the student's home country. The Wall Street Journal ranks Suffolk University among "Top U.S. Colleges”.
8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108-2770
Illinois State University
Illinois State University
For most of its history, Illinois State University has been known as the place for educating future teachers. It was created in 1857 as the first public university in Illinois with its core mission being education of teachers. Now Illinois State University has many other programs, and it is ranked especially high in insurance and actuarial science. In 2018 it has been rated as one of the top four places to study insurance in the U.S.A.
100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761
Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York, Long Island's largest private university. Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University (NYU) and became an independent institution in 1963. Now Hofstra University offers 160 undergraduate and 170 graduate options with the highest rankings especially in Engineering, Marketing and Communication, MBA programs and Psychology. Hofstra is the only American university to host three US presidential debates: in 2008, 2012 and 2016. The most notable alumni of Hosftra College of Liberal Arts and Science is Francis Ford Coppola, the mastermind behind Godfather films.
Hempstead, New York, 11549-1000