University of Wisconsin-Madison United States


University of Wisconsin-Madison United States



 University of Wisconsin--Madison is a public institution that was founded in 1848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,863, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 936 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Wisconsin--Madison's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 41. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,403 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,653 (2013-14).

The University of Wisconsin—Madison lies along the southern shore of Lake Mendota in the city of Madison. The Wisconsin Badgers compete in 25 NCAA Division I sports and are part of the Big Ten Conference. Students can get involved in more than 800 student organizations on campus. There is also an active Greek life and social scene on campus, evident in Wisconsin’s reputation as one of the top party schools in the country. Freshmen are not required to live on campus, but many choose to do so. Students can opt to live in one of the 10 residential communities where they learn and live with other students and faculty.

The University of Wisconsin—Madison’s highly ranked graduate schools include the School of Education, Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, College of Engineering, School of Business, School of Medicine and Public Health and Law School. The school’s legacy of public service was founded on the "Wisconsin Idea" that education should influence and improve people’s lives beyond the classroom, which has led to strong ties with the university in its community, and throughout the world. Notable Wisconsin alumni include former Vice President Dick Cheney, renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, author Joyce Carol Oates, aviator Charles Lindbergh, naturalist John Muir and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.



Applying

When applying to University of Wisconsin--Madison, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Wisconsin--Madison is $44. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.6 percent.


The University of Tokyo Japan

 The University of Tokyo Japan


About the University The University of Tokyo (Todai) is Japan's top university, a world-class center for research, and a vibrant academic community. World-class research Todai's researchers have been at the forefront of their fields since our foundation in 1877. Today, their cutting-edge research regularly appears in top international journals and has earned multiple Nobel prizes. Research at Todai across the arts and sciences is both broad and deep, as specialist knowledge is shared across traditional boundaries to further human understanding. A robust education Todai's undergraduate education emphasizes the liberal arts for the acquisition of strong communication skills, a sound ethical framework, and interdisciplinary awareness, together creating a solid foundation for specialized knowledge. Volunteer activities, internships and other off-campus experiences are an increasingly important part of a Todai education. A vibrant community Todai is a vibrant community in which world-class researchers work together with excellent students from Japan and more than 100 other countries. Alumni fill leading positions throughout Japan, Asia, and increasingly around the world. Mission Todai aims to be a world-class platform for research and education, contributing to human knowledge in partnership with other leading global universities. Todai aims to nurture global leaders with a strong sense of public responsibility and a pioneering spirit, possessing both deep specialism and broad knowledge. Todai aims to expand the boundaries of human knowledge in partnership with society.




Main Campus
7-3-1
Hongo
113-8654  Tokyo
Japan


Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland

 Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland



The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of the two prestigious Swiss federal institutes of technology. From its foundation in 1853, EPFL has evolved into a strategic centre of innovation in Switzerland and an internationally recognized institution. Nowadays, it regularly ranks among the best universities in Europe and in the world in academic rankings. Over the years, EPFL has become increasingly international, recruiting the best students and outstanding faculty worldwide. With 112 nationalities on campus, 50% of its faculty and 70% of its PhD students from abroad, no wonder EPFL has been ranked one of the most international campuses by the Times of Higher Education Supplement.

Throughout its history, EPFL has kept evolving, revamping its programmes or creating new curricula to anticipate scientific and technological developments. Today, EPFL offers complete curricula in basic sciences, engineering, computer science and communication systems, life sciences, architecture, civil and environmental engineering, both at Bachelor's and Master's level. It also offers Master programmes in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Management of Technology and Financial Engineering. To students interested in getting involved in research, the Doctoral School offers 19 PhD programmes across the various research institutes of EPFL.



The programmes are structured to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research. Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to be actively involved in research projects in the campus' 250 laboratories and research groups. EPFL offers ideal conditions for multidisciplinary research and plays an important role in a variety of scientific and industrial partnerships (Blue Brain, Space Centre, Solar Impulse, and many others).

In addition to its commitment to high standards in education and research, EPFL strongly supports technology transfer and the creation of new enterprises, particularly through its on-campus Science Park, which hosts over 100 companies, plus about 15 start-ups every year.

EPFL delivers highly regarded degrees and its graduates enjoy excellent international or domestic employment opportunities. Not surprisingly, 92% of them find a position within 6 months of their graduation.
Other info

Number of students: 6550
Female students : 25%
Foreign students: 38%
Semester tuition fee CHF 633.- (Swiss and Non Swiss)

Schools & number of students
Electrical & electronics engineering; Mechanical engineering; Materials science; Microengineering - (STI): 1724
Environmental sciences & engineering; Civil engineering; Architecture - (ENAC): 1536
Computer science; Communication systems - (IC): 1267
Chemistry & Chemical engineering; Mathematics & Mathematical sciences; Physics - (SB) : 1375
Life sciences & technology - (SV): 280
Management of technology - (MTE) : 146




Doctoral Candidates
Total number candidates (2011): 1900
Female candidates: 27%
Foreign candidates: 70%
No semester tuition fee; one administrative fee paid during completion of the degree (CHF 1,200, Swiss and non-Swiss)
Eighteen transdisciplinary doctoral programs





Contacts


Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Student Services - Bâtiment BP, Station 16, CH-1015 Lausanne
Phone: +41 21 693 43 45 - Fax: +41 21 693 30 88
student.services@epfl.ch

Northwestern University United States

 Northwestern University United States



 Northwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,600, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 231 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Northwestern University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 12. Its tuition and fees are $45,527 (2013-14).



What began as farmland and swampland in the 1850s became the Northwestern campus and the city of Evanston, Ill. Northwestern University is a Division I school in the Big Ten athletic conference. Northwestern's women's lacrosse team has won multiple NCAA national championships. The school has hundreds of campus organizations fulfill students' varied interests. Freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing if requested in their applications. The school's 11 residential colleges offer thematic living quarters for social and academic programming. Northwestern's main campuses are located along Lake Michigan in Evanston and Chicago. In 2008, Northwestern opened a third branch in Doha, Qatar.

Of Northwestern’s dozen schools, nine offer undergraduate programs and 10 offer graduate and professional programs. Northwestern’s highly-ranked graduate schools include the Kellogg School of Management, the School of Education and Social Policy, the School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Interdepartmental Biological Sciences Program. Northwestern’s Medill School is known for its strong journalism graduate program. Northwestern’s Dance Marathon, created in 1975, is one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the country and has raised more than $14 million for Chicago-area charities. Notable alumni include the 55th mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel; retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; actor, writer and director Zach Braff; comedian Stephen Colbert; and Tony Award-winning actress Heather Headley.
School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Northwestern University offers unusual flexibility combined with a wide choice of academic concentrations. In addition to over seventy established majors, students can choose or design non-traditional combinations. A broad range of field experiences, internships, and programs combining work and study are part of the education for a large percentage of the students. Because Chicago is only thirty minutes away, students have the cultural advantage of the music, theatre, museums, sports, and entertainment of a world-class city to enrich their undergraduate experience.




Applying

When applying to Northwestern University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at Northwestern University is $65. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 15.3 percent.

Contact

633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208
    [map]

Phone: (847) 491-3741

University of Manchester United Kingdom

University of Manchester United Kingdom


History

    The University of Manchester was created in 2004 through a merger of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST.
    UMIST can trace its roots back to 1824 and the formation of the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, whilst the Victoria University of Manchester was founded as Owens College in 1851.

Location and transport


    A compact city campus, within walking distance of the city centre on Oxford Road.
    Both the city and the university are served by excellent bus, tram and train networks, with Manchester International Airport 14.5 km (9 miles) away.

Entry standards

    The universtity does not use the UCAS tariff system, but makes offers based on A-level grades or equivalent.
    Full details of the entry requirements for each of the university's courses are available through the Course Profiles.

Course flexibility

    Many study opportunities for students, including study abroad and industrial placements.
    Full details of the flexibility of each of the University of Manchester's courses are available through the Course Profiles.

Teaching standards


    The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has awarded 32 of the university's subject with an 'excellent' rating.
    There is a multi-million pound centre for excellence for Enquiry Based learning on campus, pioneered by the School of Medicine.

Research standards

    In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Manchester was rated third in the UK only to Oxford and Cambridge in terms of 'research power'.



Academic strengths

    One of the world's top centres for biomedical research, leading the search for new treatments for life-threatening diseases.
    By 2015, the university aims to hold a world-class leading research profile and be among the top 25 universities in the world.

Student facilities, including library and computing

    The John Rylands University Library has over 4 million books and printed materials and is one of the largest single site university libraries in the UK.
    In 2009, £1.8 million was invested in a refurbishment of the ground floor reception area.
    There are over 3,000 computers on campus, in libraries, public clusters and academic schools.
    The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons boasts more than 1000 flexible study spaces and an inspiring range of equipment and furnishings for individual and group study.
    The world-class Learning Commons opened in October 2012 and has 400 PCs, laptop charging lockers, 30 bookable group study rooms, Skype area and media suites for presentation and group work.

Disability services

    For information on disability services at Manchester, email disability@manchester.ac.uk or visit the website.

Students' Union

    There are over 100 clubs and societies run for students by students, ranging from subject related societies, sporting and those that are just for fun.
    Student Direct newspaper and Fuse fm radio station are also run for students by students from within UMSU.

Sport

    The Athletic Union has 46 different sports clubs, varying from the traditional (football) to the unconventional (speleology).
    The university is currently ranked 8th in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
    Students are encouraged to get involved in the local community through the Sports Volunteer Scheme.

Recent/prospective new builds

    The university is investing over £650 million in the campus.
    Visit the website for further details of the programme.

Availability of part-time work

    There are a wide range of opportunities for part-time work in Manchester.
    The careers service runs a part-time jobs fair every October to help students find flexible employment in Manchester.
    For more information on part-time work and careers please visit University of Manchester's careers service website.

Notable alumni

The University has the UK’s largest alumni community for a campus-based University and is in contact with more than 240,000 of its former students spread across 200 countries. Many of our graduates hold positions of seniority in business, academia, politics, industry and the media.

    Tom Bloxham – Chairman, Urban Splash
    Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – Composer and Conductor
    Louis de Bernières – Author
    Andrew P. Cosslett – Chief Executive, InterContinental Hotels Group
    Dr Mark Kermode – Film Critic
    Ben Elton – Writer and Comedian
    Anna Ford – Broadcaster and Journalist
    Sir Norman Foster – Architect and Designer
    Teo Chee Hean – Deputy Prime Minster and Minister for Defence (Singapore)
    Sir Terry Leahy – Chief Executive, Tesco
    Ian P Livingston –  Chief Executive, British Telecommunications
    Benedict Cumberbatch –  Actor
    Rik Mayall – Actor and Comedian
    HE George Maxwell Richards – President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
    Nemone Metaxas – BBC Radio DJ
    Meera Syal – Writer and Actor
    Dr Alan J. Wood – Chairman, Siemens
    Ian King –  Business and City Editor of The Times
    Sophie Raworth –  Broadcaster/Journalist
    Lord Terrence Burns –  Chairman, Santander
    Winnie Cheung –  Chief Executive, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    Sir Philip Craven –  President, International Paralympic Society
    Chuka Ummuna –  Shadow Secretary of State for Business Innovation
    John von Spreckelsen –  Chairman, Thorntons plc
    Frank Martin – Chief Executive, Hornby Hobbies
    Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong –  Television comedy writers (Peep Show, Freshmeat)

For further information
Web  
  

    www.manchester.ac.uk

Email    

    admissions@manchester.ac.uk

Phone    

    +44 (0) 161 275 2077

Address    

    The University of Manchester,
    Oxford Road,
    Manchester
    M13 9PL

Kyoto University Japan

Kyoto University Japan


History


    Kyoto University founded in 1897 is the second oldest university in Japan.
    Kyoto University has been incorporated as a national university corporation since 2004.

Location and transportation

    The university has three campuses which are Yoshida Campus in Kyoto, Uji Campus in Uji and Katsura Campus in Kyoto.
    Kyoto is considered by many to be the "heart of Japan", a city where the ancient and modern intermingle well with a number of historical sites as well as being embraced with numerous successful global business.
    These campuses are easily accessible via different ways of transportation.



Entry standards for international students

Kyoto University has currently opened twelve new courses for international students which take full advantage of Kyoto University’s academic strengths and state-of-the-art facilities. The following is the criteria to appy for these courses.

    Must have completed, or be expected to complete 16 years of school education by March 31, 2014
    Must have completed 15 years of school education in a foreign country and must be recognized by the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University as having earned specified credits with excellent grades
    Must be qualified by means of an individual entrance examination by the Graduate School of Kyoto University.
    Must be judged to have academic ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate, and must be at least 22 years of age by March 31, 2014

Academic standards

The university claims eight Nobel Laureates and two Fields Medalists among its faculty and alumni.
Student mix

    596 international students out of 18,234 undergraduates and postgraduates.
    Of 210 international students are in undergraduate programme.
    And the rest of 386 study postgraduates programme.



Support for international students


    International Student Tutor System enables the tutor assist degree-seeking students and non-degree students.
    Tutors themselvies are/were graduate students selected from the graduate school to which the international student belongs.
    There are several advisory services for international students currently enrolled in Kyoto University. All are confidential and free of charge.
    Student Lounge ‘KI-ZU-NA’, opened in the spring of 2002, is a place where international and Japanese students, university staff, professors, researchers and others can get together to exchange activities.

International rankings
    Kyoto University was ranked 35th world-wide and 10th in Asian University Rankings by QS Top Universities World Rankings in 2012.
    Times Higher Education World Rank in 2012-2013 ranked Kyoto 54th.

For further information
Web    


    www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en

Email    

    global-frontier@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Phone    

    +81 75-753-7531

Address    

    Yoshidahonmachi
    Sakyo Ward
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Prefecture 606-8501
    Japan


Seoul National University South Korea


Seoul National University South Korea






Seoul National University has achieved a great deal in its 65-year history. As an indisputable leader of higher education in South Korea, SNU is known for the outstanding achievements made by the school itself as well as by its graduates.

The founding of SNU in 1946 marked the opening of the first national university in modern South Korean history. Originally, the university was composed of one graduate school and nine colleges. Today, the university has sixteen colleges, nine professional graduate schools, one graduate school, and 135 research institutes and other supporting facilities, all of which are distributed over three campuses.




SNU offers its students outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities with a wide variety of additional entertainment options available in the city of Seoul. SNU has a student enrollment of approximately 27,000: 16,000 at the undergraduate level and 11,000 at the graduate level. About 2,900 full-time faculty members are appointed at SNU with more than 200 international faculty members. Over 300,000 SNU alumni play a leading role in every sector of South Korean society.


Admissions decisions are based on the candidate’s academic achievements and potential, as well as his or her personal accomplishments.

The admissions committee reviews a number of factors – records of past studies such as Grade Point Average (GPA), study plan, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Other achievement records and specific qualifications such as language proficiency are also taken into consideration. The candidate’s application is reviewed in the context of the level of studies completed, quality of achievements, and characteristics of institutions attended. Finally, the appropriateness of the applicant’s academic goals and the suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies are assessed



Interviews, examinations, and/or additional documents may be required from the applicant, based on the policy of the specific college or department. If the applicant is applying to the College of Fine Arts, the College of Music, the Department of Physical Education or the Fine Arts Education Major, the applicant will be notified individually as necessary.


Contact

Seoul National University
1 Gwanak-ro
Gwanak-gu
Seoul
151-742
South Korea
Tel: +82 2 880 8637
Fax: +82 2 887 8658
Email: snuoia@snu.ac.kr

King's College London (University of London) United Kingdom

 King's College London (University of London) United Kingdom



History


    King's is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of London.
    King's is a member of the Russell Group, a coalition of the UK's major research-based universities.
    In the last 180 years King's has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.
    King's has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs.

Location and transport

    London's most central university, with four river-side campuses in a single square mile in the heart of London.
    King's has connections with people and organisations all over London from government, business and industry to charities, sport and culture.
    As a student it costs you less to enjoy London; discounts are plentiful at shops, cinemas, restaurants, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres and for travel; plus subsidised on-campus facilities including shops, cafes bars, gyms, pools, clubs and societies.




Entry standards

    King's welcomes students with a range of qualifications from all over the world.
    The minimum undergraduate entry requirement is A*AA–AAB for the majority of programmes, with a few specialist health programmes requiring BBB–BBC.
    See entry requirements for all King's courses online.

Student mix

    King's has some 14,811 undergraduate and 10,190 graduate students in our nine schools of study and global institutes.
    60% female and 40% male.
    King's has a strong international community including students from over 140 countries.



Course flexibility

    King's offers additional study options such as study abroad, language programmes, work experience, internships, continued professional development (CPD) short-courses, summer school and the unique Associate of King's College London (AKC) qualification.
    Interdisciplinary programmes allow greater flexibility, with the opportunity to incorporate foreign language modules with science based programmes.
    Within certain schools it may be possible to complete an undergraduate degree on a part-time basis over six years.

Teaching standards

    Excellent teaching staff, active in research, bringing their cutting-edge thinking into the classroom.
    Strong commitment and investment in educational technology.
    A rigorous and challenging academic environment, supported by a tradition of caring reaching back 180 years.

Research standards

    One of the UK's top universities for research earnings, with income from grants and contract of around £154 million each year.
    King's has five Medical Research Council centres.
    60% of research activity at King's has been deemed 4* and 3*, meaning that this is regarded as world-leading or internationally excellent. In total 91% of research activity entered is internationally recognised.

Academic strengths

    Teaching and research drawing on a lively interdisciplinary climate and collaboration with many partner institutions, organisations and industrial commercial enterprises.
    Students will work with academics who are often national or international leaders in their field.



Student facilities, including library and computing

    Library Services and IT Services are two departments at King’s that work together to provide students with the information resources, software applications and the support they need to work effectively throughout their academic career.
    Libraries and IT resources are available at each campus.
    Access to huge multi-disciplinary information resource base, including over a million books and thousands of journals.
    A multi-million-pound investment has been made to achieve a state-of-the-art 'virtual campus' that supports mobility and enables reliable 24/7 access.

Disability services
    King's Disability Advisory Service provides information, advice and guidance to applicants and students on the various forms of support and the disability funding available for home and international students.
    All enquiries are dealt with sensitively and in confidence. For more information call the main office on +44 (0)20 7848 3398 or visit www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

Students' union

    The union supports clubs and societies, with over 50 sports teams and over 200 cultural, performance, religious, vocational, political, campaigning and volunteering activity groups.
    Skills development programme gives you the opportunity to acquire the experience you need to succeed when your studies come to an end.
    Runs the Waterfront Bar, Guy's Bar and Tutu's offering you food, drink, club nights and live gigs at affordable student prices.

Sport

    Sports grounds close to central London provide facilities for hockey, rugby, football, cricket, tennis, netball and croquet.
    There are rifle ranges at the Strand, the KCLSU Kinetic gym at Waterloo, and a swimming pool and gym at Guy's campus.

Recent/prospective new builds

    In association with the modernisation of Denmark Hill Campus, King's College Hall is being redeveloped to deliver new self-catered accommodation. This will comprise study areas, bedrooms, associated kitchen/dining facilities, student computing and printing services, high speed wireless connectivity and café and bar facilities. Opening September 2014.
    Iris Brook and Orchard Lisle Houses – Collegiate AC refurbishment will comprise single study bedrooms arranged in flats of three to five, with shared kitchen and bathroom, as well as some studio-style accommodation and one-bedroom flats for couples. Opening September 2014.
    The expansion of King’s Strand Campus into the East Wing of Somerset House early in 2012 was an historic moment in the College’s history. The College’s Dickson Poon School of Law (named in recognition of a £20-million donation) gains premises appropriate to its standing as one of Europe’s premier law schools and reflecting its 175-year-old tradition of excellence.

Availability of part-time work

    King's Careers Service advertises vacancies through its electronic JobOnline system for part-time, temporary, voluntary and vacation work.
    A Student Ambassador Scheme provides many paid working opportunities for example one-to-one mentoring, student talks and campus tours.
    A wide range of paid work is available via the Students' Union.

Notable alumni


    Sir Charles Lyell
    Sir Charles Wheatstone
    William S Gilbert
    Thomas Hardy
    Florence Nightingale
    James Clerk Maxwell
    Somerset Maugham
    Virginia Woolf
    Sir William Kelsey Fry
    Charles Barkla
    Sir Owen Richardson
    Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins
    Sir Charles Scott-Sherrington
    Sir Edward Appleton
    Sir Arthur C Clarke CBE
    Dr Max Theiler
    Professor Peter Higgs
    Dame Cicely Saunders
    Professor Maurice Wilkins CBE
    Michael Morpurgo OBE
    Hanif Kureishi
    The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu
    Professor Sir James Black
    Katherine Grainger CBE

For further information
Web    


    www.kcl.ac.uk

Phone    


    +44 (0)20 7836 5454

Address    


    King's College London
    Strand
    London
    WC2R 2LS



University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) United States

 University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) United States



 University of California--Los Angeles is a public institution that was founded in 1919. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,941, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 419 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of California--Los Angeles's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 23. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,696 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $35,574 (2013-14).

The University of California—Los Angeles, commonly referred to as UCLA, is located in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A., just five miles from the Pacific Ocean. UCLA guarantees housing for three years. Students can join any of the more than 800 student organizations, including 60 or so Greek chapters, which represent about 13 percent of the student body. The university has a number of student media groups including a newspaper, magazine, and radio and TV stations. The UCLA Bruins compete in the Pac-12 Conference of NCAA’s Division I and are well known for their successful men’s and women’s water polo teams. The Bruins’ football team plays its home games at the famous Rose Bowl stadium in nearby Pasadena.





UCLA encompasses the College of Letters and Sciences and a number of graduate schools and programs, including the highly ranked Anderson School of Management, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law, David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Public Affairs, School of Nursing and School of Public Health. UCLA also has a prestigious School of Theater, Film & Television and School of Dentistry. The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is one of the top-ranked hospitals in the country. Notable alumni include former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and actor Sean Astin, best know for his portrayal of Sam Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy.


School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

UCLA offers virtually unlimited opportunities for inquiry, discovery, and education -- and yet is a close community that provides a real sense of belonging. The campus is home to world-renowned faculty who teach in more than 125 majors, with more than two dozen of these academic programs ranked among the top 20 in their disciplines. The faculty provide more than 5,000 courses annually, with almost 70% of undergraduate classes having fewer than 30 students. The undergraduate experience can begin with a year-long Freshman Cluster Course, a stimulating team-taught exploration of one of 11 challenging interdisciplinary topics. In addition, 200 Fiat Lux Seminars where freshmen have priority enrollment are taught by senior faculty in small-group settings of approximately 20 students. Undergraduates also conduct research as early as their freshman year, with more than half of UCLA students graduating with research experience in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). Outside the classroom, UCLA offers more than 1,000 student organizations providing students with ample opportunity to explore their interests, express their opinions, and have their voices heard. Community service is a cornerstone of undergraduate education at UCLA. In 2011-12, almost 17,000 UCLA students performed community service. UCLA also encourages students to study abroad -- more than 2,400 do so each year -- with more than 275 programs in 39 countries. UCLA is home to leading research centers and institutes, top performing arts programs, an elite Division I athletics program, and the preeminent hospital in the Western United States. No other university can match such a diverse mix of academic excellence and life experience. UCLA is the place where students can believe there are no barriers -- and learn how to prove it.

 


Applying

When applying to University of California--Los Angeles, it's important to note the application deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at University of California--Los Angeles is $70. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 22 percent.

 




Contact


405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
    [map]

Phone: (310) 825-4321


Brown University United States

Brown University United States




 Brown University is a private institution that was founded in 1764. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,435, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 146 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brown University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 14. Its tuition and fees are $45,612 (2013-14).

Located atop College Hill in Providence, R.I., Brown University has a college-town feel with Thayer Street serving as a center of activity for shopping and dining. The Brown Bears have about 35 NCAA Division I athletic teams and compete in the Ivy League. The Bears are well known for their men’s soccer team, which consistently ranks among the top 25 teams in the nation. All students at Brown are required to live on campus for their first six semesters, and housing options include traditional singles, doubles and suites. With around 400 student organizations on campus ranging from The Brown Jug comedy magazine to Brown Ballroom Dance, students can find a way to pursue their interests. Brown also has a small but vibrant Greek community with approximately 10 chapters, including a few co-ed Greek organizations.



Brown offers a number of a graduate studies through its Graduate School, which offers well-regarded programs in English and history, and the highly ranked Warren Alpert Medical School. The center section of the Van Wickle Gates on Brown’s campus opens only twice a year: once to let incoming students onto campus and once to let recent graduates exit after commencement. Brown hosts an annual celebratory "Spring Weekend" with athletic events, concerts and free food. Notable alumni include John D. Rockefeller Jr., John F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner.

University of Bristol,United Kingdom

University of Bristol,United Kingdom



History

    Founded in 1876 as University College, Bristol. It was the first higher education institution in England to admit women on an equal basis to men.
    The new University of Bristol opened in October 1909 with 288 undergraduates and some 400 other students. Henry Overton Wills became the first chancellor.
    In 2004 Baroness Hale of Richmond was officially installed as the university's second female chancellor.

Location and transport


    The University is set in the heart of the city of Bristol.
    Bristol has excellent road links. The M4 and M5 put both London and Birmingham within a two-hour drive.
    Bristol was recently voted one of the UK's five Centres of Cultural Excellence.
    Bristol is designated one of six Science Cities in the UK.
    Bristol was been named the UK’s leading Fairtrade city in 2011.
    The University’s bus service connects Stoke Bishop halls of residence to the University campus.




Entry standards


    Entry requirements vary from course-to-course. Please check www.ucas.com.
    The undergraduate prospectus may be found online.

Student mix

    There are 19,122 full-time students at the University.
    53% female, 47% male (standard, full-time undergraduates).
    88.5% UK and EU students, 11.5% overseas (standard, full-time undergraduates).

Course flexibility

    All undergraduate programmes have a modular structure, which provides opportunities for student choice.
    Most single honours programmes contain the option of increasing breadth of study by taking units outside the main department.
    Many programmes offer the opportunity to study or work abroad or spend a year in industry.
    A number of programmes may be studied part-time.

Teaching standards

    Excellent teaching and academic standards recognised by external audits and reviews, including those undertaken by professional bodies.
    Completion rates and graduate employment rates are high.
    Staff are encouraged to access development opportunities including the appropriate use of e-learning.

Research standards

    In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, Bristol was once again confirmed as a world leader, with over 90% of research being deemed to be of international standard.
    The University is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network, a grouping of 18 research-led institutions of international standing, and of the Russell Group of universities, an association of 24 major research-intensive UK universities, which means superb learning opportunities for students.
    There are 37 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 of the British Academy.

Academic strengths

    Awarded two national Centres of Excellence in Learning and Teaching: Bristol Chemical Laboratory Sciences and Applied and Integrated Medical Sciences.
    Research led teaching with students being encouraged to think independently and often undertaking substantial projects/dissertations in their final year.
    Students have access across a range of subjects to academic staff with international reputations in their areas of expertise.


Student facilities, including library and computing

    Computing facilities are available in the libraries, in the 24-hour Computer Centre and in academic departments. Students living in the University's houses or halls of residence can connect to the University network and the internet through the ResNet (Residential Networking) service. The University's wireless service provides wireless internet access across the University campus.
    During 2011–12 the University introduced Gmail for the student email service, providing extensive mailbox quota and also offering students a university email address for life.
    Ten branch libraries containing extensive collections of books, printed journal articles and other learning resources for access and loan available for student use.
    Students at Brisol will benefit from a £128,000 boost to the Library budget to enable the purchase of additional books and key student texts for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
    The University offers a wide range of services and facilities to help make a student's time at Bristol successful, including the Disability Services, Student Counselling Service, Student Health Service, Multifaith Chaplaincy and University Nursery.

Disability services

    For information on the disability services at Bristol please contact Disability Services, University of Bristol, Lower Ground Floor, Hampton House, Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6JS.
    Telephone (0117) 331 0444; fax (0117) 331 0456; email disability-services@bristol.ac.uk; or visit the website.

Students' Union

    Offers a variety of shops, entertainment facilities, and more than 180 student societies ranging from music, dance and the arts to politics, food and drink, and 54 sports clubs including watersports, team and individual sports and racket sports. For more information please visit ubu.org.uk/activities.
    Home to the Anson rooms, one of the city’s biggest live music venues.
    Produces student-run media, including a fortnightly newspaper, arts magazine and online radio station and TV station.
    Raises money for charity organises student volunteering – the Raising and Giving (RAG) team raised over £134,000 in 2010–11.
    Represents the student body within the university and nationally.
    Just Ask – Students' Union Advice and Representation Centre is run by a team of professional student advisers alongside the student sabbatical officers for education and welfare. The centre offers independent information and advice on any matter regarding student life as well as free workshops and training sessions on a range of student welfare issues.

Sport

    Indoor Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health in the heart of the university campus.
    Sports complex (gym, studios and sports hall) – indoor tennis centre, two artificial pitches; extensive playing fields; indoor 33-metre swimming pool; rowing facilities and boathouses; squash courts. All facilities are accessible.
    The University has an active Athletic Union and is recognised for its sporting achievements through high performing teams, excellent facilities and a large range of clubs. The University has a proud record of success in the British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, and aims each year to finish in the top ten sporting universities overall.

Recent/prospective new builds

    £200 million will be invested on campus facilities between 2012 and 2016.
    The University is continuing to invest in teaching facilities which will enhance the student experience. A £56-million project to construct a new Life Sciences building is due for completion in early 2014. This new facility will provide a state-of-the-art space for teaching and research.
    A new hall of residence at the Stoke Bishop site to include a public transport hub will be ready for the 2014 intake and a rolling programme of refurbishment is underway to modernise the existing halls.
    A major refurbishment and redesign of the Richmond Building, which houses the Students’ Union and other student services, commenced in 2011. This £30-million project will transform this iconic building over the next four years, providing new space for community activities and over 180 societies and 50 sports clubs.

Availability of part-time work

    The university Careers Service is available to assist current students find part-time work. JobShop is a part of the Careers Service dedicated to advertising term-time and vacation job opportunities for current students at the University of Bristol

Notable alumni

    Television Presenter Alastair Stewart OBE (Economics and Politics, 1970–1973).
    Presenter of TV show BBC Breakfast, Susanna Reid (BSc Philosophy and Politics, 1992).
    Actor and comedian Simon Pegg (BA Drama 1991).
    Children’s writer Julia Donaldson (BA Drama and French 1970).
    Polar explorer Tom Avery (BSc Geography and Geology, 1998).
    Zoologist Charlotte Uhlenbroek (Bsc Zoology and Psychology, 1988).

For further information
Web    


    www.bristol.ac.uk

Email    

    ug-admissions@bristol.ac.uk

Phone    

    +44 (0)117 928 9000

Address    

    University of Bristol
    Senate House
    Tyndall Avenue
    Bristol
    BS8 1TH



Duke University United States

 Duke University United States





Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892.[6] In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James B. Duke established The Duke Endowment, at which time the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.

The university has "historical, formal, on-going, and symbolic ties" with the United Methodist Church, but is a nonsectarian and independent institution. Duke's research expenditures in the 2010 fiscal year topped $983 million, the fifth largest figure in the nation.[10] Competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke's athletic teams—known as the Blue Devils—have captured 13 team national championships, including four by its high profile men's basketball team.

The university's campus spans over 8,600 acres (35 km2) on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke's main campus—designed largely by the prominent African American architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64 m) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation. The forest environs surrounding parts of the campus belie the University's proximity to downtown Durham. Construction projects have updated both the freshmen-populated Georgian-style East Campus and the main Gothic-style West Campus, as well as the adjacent Medical Center over the past five years.

In its 2013 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked the university's undergraduate program eighth among national universities. In 2012, it was reported that the university spent close to a billion dollars on research in fiscal year 2010 and was ranked 5th nationally in terms of research expenditure.Forbes magazine ranked Duke 7th in the world on its list of 'power factories' in 2012.



CAMPUS

Duke University owns 220 buildings on 8,610 acres (34.8 km2) of land, which includes the 7,200 acres (29 km2) Duke Forest. The campus is divided into four main areas: West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical Center, which are all connected via a free bus service. On the Atlantic coast in Beaufort, Duke owns 15 acres (61,000 m2) as part of its marine lab. One of the major public attractions on the main campus is the 55-acre (220,000 m2) Sarah P. Duke Gardens, established in the 1930s.

Duke students often refer to the campus as "the Gothic Wonderland," a nickname referring to the Collegiate Gothic architecture of West Campus. Much of the campus was designed by Julian Abele, one of the first prominent African-American architects and the chief designer in the offices of architect Horace Trumbauer.The residential quadrangles are of an early and somewhat unadorned design, while the buildings in the academic quadrangles show influences of the more elaborate late French and Italian styles. The freshmen campus (East Campus) is composed of buildings in the Georgian architecture style.

The stone used for West Campus has seven primary colors and seventeen shades of color.The university supervisor of planning and construction wrote that the stone has "an older, more attractive antique effect" and a "warmer and softer coloring than the Princeton stone" that gave the university an "artistic look."James B. Duke initially suggested the use of stone from a quarry in Princeton, New Jersey, but later amended the plans to purchase a local quarry in Hillsborough to reduce costs.Duke Chapel stands at the center of West Campus on the highest ridge. Constructed from 1930 to 1935, the chapel seats 1,600 people and, at 210 feet (64 m) is one of the tallest buildings in Durham County.

From February 2001 to November 2005, Duke spent $835 million on 34 major construction projects as part of a five-year strategic plan, "Building on Excellence."Completed projects since 2002 include major additions to the business, law, nursing, and divinity schools, a new library, an art museum, a football training facility, two residential buildings, an engineering complex, a public policy building, an eye institute, two genetic research buildings, a student plaza, the French Family Science Center, and two new medical-research buildings.




Rankings

In the 2013 U.S. News & World Report ranking of undergraduate programs at doctoral granting institutions, Duke ranked 8th. In the past twenty years, U.S. News & World Report has placed Duke as high as 3rd and as low as 10th. In 2012, Duke was ranked 20th in the world in the QS World University Rankingsand 23rd in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.Duke was ranked the 14th-best university in the world by Newsweek and 31st best globally by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) in 2013, focusing on quality of scientific research and the number of Nobel Prizes.The Wall Street Journal ranked Duke sixth (fifth among universities) in its "feeder" rankings in 2006, analyzing the percentage of undergraduates that enroll in what it considers the top five medical, law, and business schools.The 2010 report by the Center for Measuring University Performance puts Duke at 6th in the nation.The 2011 Global Employability Ranking as published by The New York Times surveyed hundreds of chief executives and chairmen from around the world and asked them to select the best universities from which they recruited, placed Duke at 13th in the world and 9th in the country. In 2005, Duke enrolled 117 National Merit Scholars, the 6th university in rank by number.Duke ranks 5th among national universities to have produced Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, and Udall Scholars.According to the 2010–2011 PayScale's statistical study on "How Much a College Degree is Worth" through graduation rate, total cost to graduate, and university's return on investment (ROI), Duke is ranked 9th nationally. According to the 2011 Princeton Review's survey on "Top Dream Colleges" among parents, Duke ranked as the 6th dream university. Kiplinger's 50 Best Values in Private Universities 2010–11 ranks Duke at 5th best overall after taking financial aid into consideration.According to a study by Forbes, Duke ranks 11th among universities that have produced billionaires and 1st among universities in the South. A survey by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education in 2002 ranked Duke as the #1 university in the country in regard to the integration of African American students and faculty. Data from Payscale.com in 2012 shows Duke graduates earning the 6th highest median salaries among national universities in the US. According to a poll of recruiters conducted by The Wall Street Journal, Duke ranks 2nd in terms of producing the best graduates who have received either a marketing or liberal arts degree. Collegeatlas.com ranks the undergraduate liberal arts program at Duke number 3 in the nation, the ranking incorporates both research universities as well as liberal arts colleges in the United States.

In U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools 2014," Duke's medical school ranked 8th for research.The hospital was ranked 8th in the nation by the 2011–2012 U.S. News & World Report Health Rankings of Best Hospitals in America. The School of Law was ranked 11th in 2014 by the same publication, while law recruiters ranked the program 8th in the country. Duke's nursing school ranked 7th in U.S. News & World Report's 2014 rankings, while the Sanford School of Public Policy ranked 16th in 2014 for national public affairs programs and 6th for public policy analysis.Among business schools in the United States, the Fuqua School of Business was ranked 4th for its Executive M.B.A. program, 3rd for marketing, 8th for management, and 11th overall by U.S. News & World Report in 2014, while BusinessWeek ranked its full-time MBA program 6th in the nation in 2013. The graduate program for the Pratt School of Engineering was ranked 28th while the biomedical engineering program was ranked 3rd by U.S. News & World Report.Taking the U.S. News & World Report Professional School Rankings in 2008 based on Mean Reputation Score, Duke ranks 7th among national universities.Times Higher Education ranked the mathematics department tenth in the world in 2011. Duke's graduate level specialties that are ranked among the top ten in the nation include areas in the following departments: biological sciences, medicine, nursing, engineering, law, business, English, history, physics, statistics, public affairs, physician assistant (ranked #1), clinical psychology, political science, and sociology. In 2007, Duke was ranked 22nd in the world by Wuhan University's Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation. The ranking was based on journal article publication counts and citation frequencies in over 11,000 academic journals from around the world. A 2012 study conducted by academic analytics ranks Duke fourth in the nation (behind only Harvard, Stanford, and MIT) in terms of faculty productivity. The study takes into consideration books and journal articles published, grants, honors and awards received, and how often faculty members are cited in their specialties' literature. In 2013, Duke Law ranked 6th in Forbes magazine's ranking of law schools whose graduates earn the highest starting salaries. The data utilized by Forbes was generated by Payscale.com, and the ranking also showed that Duke Law grads earn the second highest mid-career salaries in the country. In 2013, Duke's Fuqua School of Business was ranked 6th in terms of graduate starting salaries by U.S. News & World Report. In the same year, a ranking compiled by the University of Texas at Dallas ranked Fuqua 5th in the world based on the research productivity of its faculty. The MEM (Masters in Engineering Management) program has been ranked 3rd in the world by Eduniversal  In 2013, Forbes ranked Duke 4th in the nation in terms of return on investment (ROI). The ranking used alumni giving as a criteria to determine which private colleges offer the best returns. In the same year, Above the Law ranked Duke Law 6th in the nation in its ranking of law schools based on employment outcomes In 2012, Business Insider ranked Duke 10th in its ranking of the smartest colleges in America. The ranking was based on data collected by lumosity, a cognitive training website  In 2013, Business Insider ranked Duke's Fuqua School of Business 5th in the world based on an extensive survey of hiring professionals

Contact Information

2138 Campus Drive
Box 90586
Durham  27708
United States
Phone:
1 919 6848111

Johns Hopkins University ,United States

 Johns Hopkins University


Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,980, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 140 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Johns Hopkins University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 13. Its tuition and fees are $43,930 (2012-13).

Johns Hopkins University has four main campuses in and around Baltimore. The Homewood Campus, located next to the eclectic neighborhood of Charles Village, is the primary campus for undergraduates, and three other campuses house various graduate schools. Hopkins also has three additional campuses for its School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C.; Bologna, Italy; and Nanjing, China. The Hopkins Blue Jays compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference, but they are perhaps best known for their consistently dominant men’s lacrosse team, which competes in NCAA Division I competitions. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live in on-campus residences. There is a sizeable Greek community with a membership of more than 1,000 students.

Johns Hopkins University is divided into nine schools, five of which serve undergraduate and graduate students. Hopkins’ graduate programs include the top ranked Bloomberg School of Public Health and the highly ranked School of Education, Whiting School of Engineering, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, SAIS, and the well-regarded Peabody Institute for music and dance. Johns Hopkins Hospital is the top-ranked overall hospital in the nation, with the majority of its specialties ranked in the top five. Former U.S. president Woodrow Wilson, former president of the NAACP Kweisi Mfume, and businessman and Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg all received degrees from Hopkins.
School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Johns Hopkins students are passionate about intellectual exploration; they are eager for life in a community of similarly passionate, equally



General Information
School type     private, coed college
Year founded     1876
Religious affiliation     N/A
Academic calendar     semester
Setting     urban
2011 Endowment     $2,598,467,000


Applying

When applying to Johns Hopkins University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 1. The application fee at Johns Hopkins University is $70. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 18.4 percent.


Student Life


Johns Hopkins University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,980, with a gender distribution of 50.1 percent male students and 49.9 percent female students. At this school, 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus. Johns Hopkins University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.


Paying for School

At Johns Hopkins University, 45.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $31,409.


Contact Information

Baltimore  21218
United States
Phone:
1 410 5168000

University of Michigan United States

 University of Michigan United States

 University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,407, its setting is city, and the campus size is 3,071 acres. It utilizes a trimester-based academic calendar. University of Michigan--Ann Arbor's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 29. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,437 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,109 (2012-13).

The University of Michigan boasts one of the best college towns in the country: Ann Arbor, only 45 minutes from the city of Detroit. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but are not required to live on campus. Nearly 20 percent of the undergraduate student body is affiliated with Greek life at Michigan, which contains approximately 60 fraternity and sorority chapters. If Greek life does not sound appealing, there are more than 900 other student organizations from which to choose. The Michigan Wolverines have many traditions: Their colors are maize and blue, their widely known chant is "Go Blue!," their stadium is called the "Big House," and their football program, known for its fierce rivalry with Ohio State, is one of the most storied teams in college football.

Michigan’s graduate programs include the highly ranked Stephen M. Ross School of Business, School of Education, College of Engineering, Law School, Medical School, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, and School of Nursing in addition to the well-regarded School of Dentistry and Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers is ranked among the top hospitals in the country. Former U.S. President Gerald Ford, actress Lucy Liu of the Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill film series, and NFL quarterback Tom Brady all graduated from Michigan.
School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Students have the opportunity to work with world-renown faculty. There are literally hundreds of clubs, groups, and organizations covering a variety of social, cultural, and academic interests. The University abuts the city of Ann Arbor, which has its own thriving social and cultural identity. There is literally something for everyone here.

Applying

When applying to University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor is $65. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 40.6 percent.




Paying for School

At University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, 47.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $12,188.

Contact Information

Ann Arbor  48109
United States
Phone:
1 732 7641817