Most of the graduates of schools strive to continue their education in higher institutions. In this case, they face the problem of choice. Many try to enter the best universities. Experts suggest studying the rating of the most popular universities in the world. They were selected on strict criteria: extensive research, international diversity and financial sustainability.

Harvard University (the USA)

The leading position in the issue of popularity is occupied by Harvard University, one of the most famous higher educational institutions of the United States and the world, the oldest university in the country. 75 Nobel laureates were brought up in its walls. Harvard University is also the leader in the number of billionaires among graduates, and its library is the largest in the US and the third largest in the country.

University of Chicago (the USA)

The second place in this ranking is held by the University of Chicago founded in 1890. It is the largest private university in the country. The university is recognized as one of the prestigious institutions of higher education due to its influence in the fields of science and politics. The University of Chicago includes a college, several post-graduate courses, six vocational training institutes and a continuing education institute.

California Institute of Technology (the USA)

An honorable third place among the most prestigious universities in the world is occupied by the California Institute of Technology, a private research university located in the state of California. This is one of the leading universities in the US specializing in engineering and science. 31 Nobel Prize laureates graduated this university. The Institute owns the Jet Propulsion Laboratory which is engaged in the launch of NASA's automatic spacecrafts.

Imperial College London (the UK)

The fourth place among the most popular educational institutions goes to the Imperial College London. Until mid-2007, it was part of the University of London. The institution became independent on July 8, 2007. Imperial College London is part of the so-called "golden triangle" of universities which includes the Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Stanford University (the USA)

The fifth place of this rating is taken by Stanford University, a private American university, one of the most authoritative and popular in the US and around the world. It is located in the Silicon Valley. Its graduates founded such well-known companies as Hewlett-Packard, Electronic Arts, Sun Microsystems, Nvidia, Yahoo !, Silicon Graphics, Google, etc. The structure of this educational institution includes various schools, including Stanford's Graduate School of Business, and research centers, such as CCRMA.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (the USA)

The sixth place among the most popular higher educational institutions of the world went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is also recognized as one of the largest US research centers. The educational institution occupies leading positions in prestigious ratings of universities of the world. It is also an innovator in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. Educational engineering programs developed at the university, as well as programs in the field of information technology, economics, physics, and chemistry, are considered the best in the country and in the world.

Cambridge University (the UK)

The seventh place in the list of the most prestigious global universities was given to Cambridge University, one of the oldest universities in the UK. Students are engaged in six so-called "schools" of the university representing a set of departments, research institutes, and laboratories. In the walls of Cambridge University, 88 Nobel laureates were brought up. The university occupies the leading position among the higher educational institutions of the world on this indicator.

Oxford University (the UK)

The eighth place in the list of most important educational institutions of our time was awarded to Oxford University which has a rich history. It is one of the oldest universities in the world presumably founded in 1096. It is considered the first English-speaking university on the planet. The institution belongs to the group of ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland. Oxford University holds leading positions in prestigious rankings of world universities.