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Having the opportunity to study in prestigious universities around the world abroad is a dream come true for many Indian students.<\/p>\n

However, once you have made the decision to study abroad, there are a number of factors and things that you should actively consider.<\/p>\n

This usually ranges from the university's reputation, fees and other expenses, quality of the faculty, research opportunities and the availability of accommodation facilities, among others.<\/p>\n

This often causes the task of finding the right university (to check all the correct boxes), an arduous task that can be as complicated as the one that takes a long time for a student \/ parent who does not know where to look.<\/p>\n

To simplify things, we have listed below a checklist of the top 10 leading international universities in the world, preferred by Indian students seeking advanced and quality education abroad.<\/p>\n

The 10 best universities in the world<\/h2>\n

Have a look\u2026<\/p>\n

1. University of Oxford, United Kingdom.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • About<\/strong>:<\/span> One of the oldest universities in the world and the first university in the English-speaking world. 41{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of its students and 48{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of its academic staff come from countries other than the United Kingdom. The university has a student-teacher ratio of 10.9 and a student-man ratio of 46:54.<\/li>\n
  • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, PG diploma and doctorate programs.<\/li>\n
  • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> Business administration, informatics, medicine, economics and management, financial economics, informatics, fine arts, financial strategy, engineering, law, psychology, biochemistry and materials science.<\/li>\n
  • Admission criteria: <\/strong><\/span>For UG courses, class 12 passed from the CBSE or ISC meetings. For CBSE students, a CGPA of 9.8 with grade A1 is required in any subject relevant to the requested course. For students of the ISC board, a minimum overall grade of 90{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} is required. Some courses require applicants to appear for a written test.<\/li>\n
  • Course price: <\/strong><\/span>Between \u00a3 24,750 and \u00a3 32,715 per year (INR 23,00,000 – 32,00,000). <\/strong>Rates and charges generally increase annually.<\/li>\n
  • Deadline for applications:<\/strong><\/span> October 15th.<\/li>\n
  • Scholarships:<\/span> <\/strong> There are several scholarships available for deserving Indian students who want to study at the University of Oxford. These include:\n
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    • Scholarships of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India<\/strong> of INR 40,000,000 to follow a course in Science, Business or Computing.<\/li>\n
    • Rhodes Scholarship <\/strong>of approx. INR 62.50,000 (per student \/ up to 5 students) for taking an MBA course.<\/li>\n
    • The Reach Oxford Scholarship- BA Eco & Management \/ Experimental Psychology <\/strong>of approximately INR 32,00,000 (per student \/ up to 3 students) to pursue a course in Business, Science and Humanities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Accommodation: <\/strong><\/span>University affiliated universities provide accommodation for all undergraduate students during their first year of study and at least one more year of their course. Campus accommodation is also provided to their graduate students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Institute of Technology of California, CA, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • About<\/strong>:<\/span> Caltech students come from all over the United States and the world. They share an extraordinary aptitude for science, engineering, technology and mathematics. 45{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of its population of 2017-2018 graduates are foreign students from countries such as China, India, Canada, South Korea and Taiwan.<\/li>\n
      • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> UG and PG courses with a selection of 27 options (specializations) in 6 academic divisions.<\/li>\n
      • Academic Faculties: <\/strong><\/span>Biology and Biological Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Geological and Planetary Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences, Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.<\/li>\n
      • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> Caltech accepts only about 230 new freshmen and 10 to 15 new students transferred to campus each fall. There is no minimum grade point average, GRE score or other quantitative metric used in the evaluation of student applications. Instead, the university relies on the statement of purpose, transcripts, letters of recommendation and test scores of a student to accept \/ reject his application.<\/li>\n
      • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> Enter INR 40-60 lakhs p.a depending on the course choice.<\/li>\n
      • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> This university does not offer specific scholarships for Indian students, but may consider applying for applicable generic scholarships to study in the United States.<\/li>\n
      • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> Caltech offers guaranteed on-campus accommodation to all first-year college students and all first-year graduate students, which includes a campus meal plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Stanford University, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        • About<\/strong>:<\/span> It is one of the leading research universities in the world. Located in the California Bay Area, it has about 30 current billionaires, 17 astronauts, 18 Turing Prize winners and two Fields medalists as alumni. It houses about 16,000 full-time students, of which approx. 22{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} are from other countries.<\/li>\n
        • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Stanford offers three university degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. It also offers 15 different graduate degrees in almost 200 graduate programs in the seven schools.<\/li>\n
        • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> Deal; Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences; Education; Engineering; Humanities and sciences; Law; and medicine<\/li>\n
        • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> Foreign students must have the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree. UU. From a college or university of recognized prestige. TOEFL scores (English as a foreign language test) are required for all applicants whose first language is not English. Admission is offered only to students who are fully prepared in English or who have an advanced intermediate proficiency in English<\/li>\n
        • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> From INR 40.00,000 – 100.00,000 p.a depending on the course choice.<\/li>\n
        • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> The Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Scholarship with a value of INR 64, 72, 617 is available for Indian students who wish to pursue a business course at Stanford University. The only restriction. The student must return to India after completing his course.<\/li>\n
        • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> Stanford University has 13 residences and apartments for UG students and 12 apartments for PG students. It is estimated that 97{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of UG students and 66{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} PG live on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • About<\/strong>:<\/span> One of the leading universities in the world with more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, more than 11,000 employees, 31 colleges and 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions.<\/li>\n
          • Courses on offer:<\/strong><\/span> Cambridge offers students a choice between 30 undergraduate courses in Cambridge that cover more than 65 subject areas.<\/li>\n
          • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> It has six schools that include Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology.<\/li>\n
          • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> All applicants must submit an application to UCAS (University and College Admission Service) before the mentioned deadline, in addition to their Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (COPA). Shortlisted candidates are asked to appear for an interview and are required to take a specific written admission assessment of the subject.<\/li>\n
          • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> Range of \u00a3 20,157- \u00a3 52,638 p.a (INR 19-50 Lakhs) depending on course choice.<\/li>\n
          • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> There are several scholarship opportunities available for Indian students who wish to study at the University of Cambridge. These include;\n
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            • Scholarships of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India<\/strong> – INR 40, 00, 000 (a student) – pursuing a course in Science, Computers, Engineering.<\/li>\n
            • Postgraduate Research Grant<\/strong> (MBA) – INR 61, 00, 000 approximately (two students) taking a course in business.<\/li>\n
            • Commonwealth Cambridge Joint Scholarship<\/strong> – INR 23,00,000 approximately – for students taking an engineering course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> 29 colleges attached to the university provide students with campus accommodation options with meal plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MA, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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              • About<\/strong>:<\/span> MIT is deeply global. This famous Institute has long worked with organizations, communities and industries around the world to overcome the limits of what science and technology can achieve. He has 89 Nobel Prizes, 58 winners of the National Medal of Science and 29 winners of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.<\/li>\n
              • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> MIT offers a variety of UG, PG and doctoral programs in the main streams for students from 120 countries.<\/li>\n
              • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> Science, engineering, arts, architecture, humanities, social sciences, administration, interdisciplinary programs such as MITx, which offers flexible access to rigorous content for students of all ages.<\/li>\n
              • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> A bachelor's degree is required for admission to UG courses in addition to high marks on SAT exams. All students requesting general admission to MIT must select a specialty at the end of their first year.<\/li>\n
              • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> $ 70,240.01 (INR 51,73,176 approx.) It is the full annual average price for students wishing to attend MIT. However, this can be reduced to approx. $ 23,000 (INR 16, approx. 94,525) For deserving students who opt for financial aid (scholarships, work and loans) from the institute.<\/li>\n
              • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> As previously. In the 2016\u201317 academic year, 35{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of MIT undergraduate students received scholarships and grants equal to or greater than their tuition fees.<\/li>\n
              • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> MIT offers accommodation on campus to all students, including undergraduate, graduate and also their families. It has 11 residences for UG students and 6 rooms for PG students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                6. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                • About<\/strong>:<\/span> Established in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. This highly respected institution also boasts of having more than 371,000 students alive, which includes more than 279,000 in the US alone. UU. And more than 59,000 in another 202 countries. It is a list that also includes 48 Nobel prizes, 32 heads of state and 48 Pulitzer Prize winners.<\/li>\n
                • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> It offers a large number of UG, PG and doctoral programs in the main streams.<\/li>\n
                • Academic Faculty<\/strong>:<\/span> Arts, science, design, education, law, medicine, dentistry, engineering, applied sciences and public health.<\/li>\n
                • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> All first-year applicants, including international applicants, must submit their complete Common Application, the Universal College Application, with the required supplements. This adds up to a $ 75 fee, ACT or SAT scores, 2 SAT subject exams and other relevant documents.<\/li>\n
                • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> The estimated cost of ensuring education at Harvard is estimated at approx. $ 71,000 – $ 77,000 (INR 52.00,000 – 57.00,000) which includes tuition, fees, lodging, food and estimated personal expenses and travel costs.<\/li>\n
                • Scholarships:<\/strong><\/span> Harvard offers financial aid for students with a demonstrated financial need. However, foreign students must present proof of income in the form of a Certificate of Income Tax or a letter from their employer to make use of it.<\/li>\n
                • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> Freshmen can live in one of the many bedrooms at Harvard Yard and dine in Annenberg's quaint dining room. Other students are placed in any of the 12 houses on campus for the rest of their period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  7. Princeton University, New Jersey, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                  • About<\/strong>:<\/span> The fourth oldest university in the USA UU., This research university of the Ivy League has been directed by 20 presidents, from colonial times to 21S t<\/sup> His illustrious students include 17 winners of the prestigious National Science Medal, 40 Nobel Prize winners and 5 National Humanities medal winners. It is estimated that 23{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of its student population is made up of foreign students.<\/li>\n
                  • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Degree \/ certificate, degree \/ certificate courses and doctoral programs in all major streams.<\/li>\n
                  • Academic Faculty<\/strong>:<\/span> Electrical \/ chemical \/ biological \/ financial \/ environmental \/ structural engineering, computer science, economics, architecture, public affairs, arts and mathematics, among others.<\/li>\n
                  • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> For admission to their UG courses, foreign students must submit their SAT \/ ACT scores, with their online application. Applicants for their graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree or their foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. All applicants can submit one application per year only.<\/li>\n
                  • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> The standard tuition fee for an academic year is $ 51,250 (INR 38.00,000 approximately). It is the same for all graduate students enrolled regularly and includes the mandatory fee of $ 1800 (INR 1.33,000 approximately) of the Student Health Plan (SHP). Phd. in Philosophy. Candidates are eligible for an annual stipend amount, based on the estimated costs to support a single student.<\/li>\n
                  • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> Princeton has a financial aid program for students in need. However, it does not offer academic or sports merit scholarships.<\/li>\n
                  • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> This university offers all students, undergraduate and graduate students, accommodation facilities on campus. It is estimated that 98{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of its UG students are residents on its campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    8. Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                    • About<\/strong>:<\/span> It is said to be one of the most international universities in the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 60{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of Imperial students come from foreign countries, including 20{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} \u200b\u200bfrom other European nations. It has been regularly ranked among the top 10 universities in the world, thanks in large part to the new ideas and new approaches provided by its global academic community in more than 130 countries.<\/li>\n
                    • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in all major streams.<\/li>\n
                    • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> Business administration, medicine, computer science (AI and machine learning), mechanical engineering, business analysis, finance, economics, physics, business strategy, biotechnology, risk management, financial engineering, chemical engineering and electronic engineering, among others.<\/li>\n
                    • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> Applicants for full-time courses at Imperial must apply online using the University and College Admission Service – UCAS.<\/li>\n
                    • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> Tuition fees vary from INR 25-60 lakhs per year (depending on the course) and are charged per year of university admission and not per year of study.<\/li>\n
                    • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> Imperial offers up to 112 president's undergraduate scholarships to reward students of any nationality who demonstrate the highest academic and potential excellence. Selected academics receive \u00a3 1,000 for each year of undergraduate study and the money does not have to be returned. This adds to several external agencies that offer funds to Imperial students to help them complete their studies.<\/li>\n
                    • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> From premium suites to double pocket rooms, Imperial offers student accommodation for all budgets, everywhere, most of which are within walking distance of the university campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      9. ETH, Zurich – Switzerland<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                      • About<\/strong>:<\/span> It is said to be one of the best institutes in the world for advanced studies in Computer Science, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), based in Zurich, has more than 20,000 students, including 4,000 PhD students, more from 120 different countries, which are guided by 530 teachers.<\/li>\n
                      • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Bachelor and master's degrees, doctoral programs, teaching diplomas and certification courses and courses and certifications without a degree in the main streams.<\/li>\n
                      • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> It has 16 departments that carry out interdisciplinary academic research in subjects ranging from architecture and technology to chemistry and physics. Most of the UG courses are taught in German, while English is the means of instruction used in PG and doctoral programs here.<\/li>\n
                      • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> Applicants from foreign countries must take the reduced income test or the comprehensive income test.<\/li>\n
                      • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> CHF 580.00 (INR 43,000 approx.) Each semester is paid by students in bachelor \/ master \/ diploma programs.<\/li>\n
                      • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> ETH Zurich offers students a scholarship if they \/ their families cannot pay the costs, provided the student can demonstrate adequate progress in their academic studies. However, these scholarships do not completely cover the cost of living and studies. The Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) also awards scholarships for postgraduate studies to foreign students deserving a university degree.<\/li>\n
                      • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> The ETH Zurich Housing Office is responsible for organizing the accommodation of its students with individuals. It also provides students with useful information on how to live in Zurich. Two building complexes on campus, HWW and HWO, also offer accommodation for around 900 students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        10. University of California, Berkeley, USA UU.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                        • About<\/strong>:<\/span> Founded in 1868 in San Francisco, the University of California, offers 289 degree programs with an impressive ratio of 17.8 to 1 students per faculty. This university also has 4 Pulitzer Prizes and 7 Nobel Prize winners among its current faculty and has 31 Nobel Prize winners among its alumni.<\/li>\n
                        • Courses on offer<\/strong>:<\/span> Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in all major streams.<\/li>\n
                        • Academic Faculties<\/strong>:<\/span> Business Administration, Electrical \/ Mechanical \/ Civil Engineering, Journalism, Information Management, Public Health, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, among others.<\/li>\n
                        • Admission criteria<\/strong>:<\/span> Foreign students wishing to enter UC Berkeley must complete high school (for UG courses) or a bachelor's degree (for PG courses) with a certificate of completion. Students are also required to demonstrate their English language proficiency by successfully passing the TOEFL or IELTS exams. All admitted foreign students must complete a Nonimmigrant Information Form (NIF), which guarantees sufficient funds to complete the first study period.<\/li>\n
                        • Course price<\/strong>:<\/span> Tuition fees are $ 14,184 (for UG courses), with room and board that cost an additional $ 16,398 (living in a university residence) and $ 12,822 (living in an apartment on campus).<\/li>\n
                        • Scholarships<\/strong>:<\/span> Foreign students are not eligible to receive federal financial or institutional assistance administered by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at UC Berkeley. However, the website of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides information on other available options.<\/li>\n
                        • accommodation<\/strong>:<\/span> All new students have housing priority. From high-rise residential residences to suite environments, there are many options to choose from. The campus also houses more than 1,000 apartments for married \/ single students \/ domestic couples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          In conclusion:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                          Choosing to study at renowned universities in the world can be one of the most rewarding decisions you will make in your entire life.<\/p>\n

                          It will give you the opportunity to discover new cultures, make friendships for a lifetime and, above all, allow access to quality education for you.<\/p>\n

                          So choose any of the best universities in the world that we have mentioned in this article, which best suits your academic interests and professional aspirations, and give wings to your dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n