Situated between London and Gloucester, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest continually running University (dating back to the 11th century).
Today, around 40% of students come from outside the UK, making the university truly cosmopolitan.
Did you know? - The stairs for the Great Hall at Christ Church College inspired and were later used as the stairs to enter Hogwarts' Great Hall in the Harry Potter books and films.
Situated approximately 80 km north of London, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university (founded in 1209). It has many similarities with Oxford, and the two universities are often referred to as Oxbridge.
Did you know? - Cambridge has a long list of notable alumni, including Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton.
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution located 18 km away from Downtown Los Angeles. Caltech has six academic divisions with a strong emphasis on science and technology teaching and research. Caltech students' Honor Code is just one sentence long: “No member of the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage of any other member of the Caltech community.”
Did you know? - The Emmy-nominated television series, The Big Bang Theory, which is set at Caltech, taped an episode on campus that featured a cameo appearance by world-renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford is an international institution, enrolling students from all 50 U.S. states and 91 other countries. With a 4:1 student-faculty ratio and a research budget of $1.64 billion, Stanford promises an enriching learning experience.
Did you know? - Stanford has a long history of fountain hopping, which is the tradition of jumping in water fountains around campus. The ritual is performed usually by freshmen during New Student Orientation and Admit Weekend.
Founded in 1861 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (not to be confused with the English city!), the institute is known for its excellence in physical sciences and engineering. People associated with MIT have been responsible for some of the most significant scientific innovations of the 20th century, ranging from disposable shaving razors to the World Wide Web.
Did you know? - MIT estimates that all its living alumni have between them launched more than 30,000 active companies, created 4.6 million jobs and generated roughly $1.9 trillion in annual revenue. Taken together, this 'MIT Nation' is equivalent, they say, to the 10th-largest economy in the world.
Situated between London and Gloucester, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest continually running University (dating back to the 11th century).
Today, around 40% of students come from outside the UK, making the university truly cosmopolitan.
Did you know? - The stairs for the Great Hall at Christ Church College inspired and were later used as the stairs to enter Hogwarts' Great Hall in the Harry Potter books and films.