Northwestern University (Kellogg/McCormick)

Northwestern University, also called NWU is a private research university, which was founded in 1851. Almost all its undergraduate programs are amongst the most selective in the United States. The University also has some highly ranked graduate and professional schools such as Kellogg School of Management, Feinberg School of Medicine, Pritzker School of Law, and Medill School of Journalism. Its...

Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a research University. Commonly referred to as Virginia Tech, this University started in 1872 and has been able to carve out a name for itself amongst the leading Universities of the nation and the world too. Though its main campus is located at Blacksburg, it also has six educational facilities within the state and one in...

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Established in 1905, the University of California, Santa Barbara is a public research university and is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. The University has 30 school research centers and institutes and thus it is able to focus on research in varied fields. The U.S. News and World Report, in its 2019 ranking, ranked the University fifth among U.S....

University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland was started in 1856 as a public institution. It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which has only 61 members. Today, its engineering school, A. James Clark School of Engineering is ranked 22nd by U.S. News. Its business school, Robert H. Smith School of Business, is also well-known.

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a private research university. It was the first US research university, and even today spends more money on research than any other US academic organization. The University has been consistently ranked as one of the top research universities in the world. It is credited with changing higher education by being the first US academic institution to...

Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, also fondly called as PSU or as Penn State, was started in 1855. As a Public Research University, Penn State is often considered amongst the Public Ivy League institutions in the country. The University offers graduate programs, many of which are highly ranked. The College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University--University Park is an acclaimed school for...

University of Washington

The University of Washington was established in 1861. It is a public research university that is often labeled as a part of the Public Ivies. In fact, it is one of the world’s finest public universities and has been ranked as the 10th best University in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2015 rankings. University of Washington’s research budget has consistently been ranked among the...

Duke University

Duke University is a private research university that was established in 1838. This University is often considered as the academic and research powerhouse, owing to its academic focus and growth. It was rated 8th in National Public Universities by the U.S. News & World Report as well as "America's Best Graduate Schools 2018" by the same organization. In the 2017 ranking by U.S. News &...

North Carolina State University

A public research university, North Carolina State University was started in 1887. The University has established itself as a research school that excels in engineering, design, math, science, technology, humanities, social sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a student enrollment of over 30,000, it is the largest university in Carolina. The College of Engineering at North...

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

A public research university, The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (U of M) is both the state land-grant university as well as the state's primary research university. It was started in 1851 and has the fourth-largest student body, in terms of number, in the United States. The University awards degrees through various schools, such as: The Law School The Carlson School of...

Rice University

Popularly known as Rice University, William Marsh Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas. The Rice Institute opened on Sept. 23, 1912, with 77 students and a dozen faculty. It has a 6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio and is the 2nd Most International University in the USA. the university has been active in research in the fields of tumors, pollutants, coral reef...

Ohio State University

Ohio State University came into existence in 1873 and since then it is growing at an accelerated speed. John Newton Templeton, Margaret Boyd, and Saki Taro Murayama are some of the well known and early graduates of Ohio University. Nestled in the city of Colombus, this university embraces students from various cultures and is known for its vibrant art along with high spirited sports activities.

University of California, Davis (UCD)

The University of California was established in 1905. A public research university, it is considered amongst the best Universities in the world. The University, also called UC Davis, offers graduate and postgraduate programs in law, medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, education, and business management along with 90 research programs.

University of Colorado Boulder

Established in 1876, the University of Colorado, Boulder helps in the growth of the country with various new challenges by working on visionary projects. This university is dedicated to solving the humanitarian and technological challenges of everyday life.

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university which offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Fondly called Vandy, the University has been able to establish itself as an internationally recognized research university. The University has four undergraduate schools which offer 70 majors. It also has 6 graduate and professional schools. Vanderbilt University was ranked...

Yale University

Established in 1701, Yale University is a private Ivy league research University. The University offers various undergraduate, Masters, doctorate and professional programs through 14 schools. The schools are the undergraduate college, 12 professional schools and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Boston University

Started in 1869, Boston University is a private research university that is the fourth-largest private university in The United States of America. In its 2018 survey, U.S. News & World Report ranked Boston University 37th in the country and 39th amongst world universities. This University is a member of the Association of American Universities. It offers numerous courses through schools...

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

The University of California Irvine was started in 1965. A public research University, it is amongst the Tier 1 Universities in the United States. This University is considered amongst the Public Ivy League Universities of the country and has excellent research programs that attract students from all across the world. It offers various Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs through schools...

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Founded in 1884, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research university. It is one of the oldest technological universities in The United States and offers over 100 programs and 1,000 courses. The University has been ranked among the top 60 colleges in the country since the last decade. U.S. News & World Report ranked the University 55nd in 2022 among national Universities while...

University of Rochester

Rochester Institute of Technology is a technical university that was established in 1829. A private research University, it is a world leader in Experiential education. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf, an integral part of RIT, is a global name when it comes to institutes providing technical education to the deaf. The University offers graduate and undergraduate programs in...