The most famous universities in the world are Harvard University, Stanford University, Cambridge University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
1. Harvard University.
Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It was founded in 1636 by the colonial legislature of Massachusetts, and was originally named "New Citizen College". In memory of Pastor john harvard, who gave generous support to the college in the early days of its establishment, Harvard's status and reputation rose rapidly in the 2th century with the increase in the number of donations and professors.
The number of students applying for admission has also increased due to the increase in the number of courses and the expansion of the campus. It became a founding member of association of american universities in 19. Harvard University ranks first among scientific research institutions in the world, with a total of $32 billion in 213, which is the largest donation fund after the Bill and melinda gates Foundation.
2. Stanford University.
The university is located in the area designated by the headquarters of county of santa clara for the census. The 8,18-acre (3,31 hectares, 33 square kilometers) campus of Stanford University is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is in the northwest of Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley), about 37 miles (6 kilometers) southeast of downtown San Francisco and about 2 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of San Jose.
There are 3 libraries, which not only contain more than 8 million books, but also are fully computerized. There are more than 7, computers for students to use, and there are also many computer rooms and computer centers to provide services for students. Students can use the Internet to contact teachers and students in the school.
3. Cambridge University.
Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire, 5 miles north of London. Cambridge University itself has no designated campus, no walls and no school card. The vast majority of colleges, research institutes, libraries and laboratories are built on both sides of Jianhe River in Cambridge Town and in different locations in the town. The roads and railways in Cambridge are very sound, and it is also very close to the main airport in London.
Each college has a nurse who will give the freshmen an initial check-up in the first semester, and usually provide students with any health information and suggestions. There are more than 15 departments and research institutions in Cambridge University, and the members of departments are usually members of one or more colleges, which are usually responsible for academic and research work in universities.
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, belonging to the Greater Boston area, near Harvard University. The water area of Boston accounts for half of the total area of the city. Boston is a world-famous university town, and there are many famous universities in Greater Boston. MIT is the best among these universities, especially in engineering and technology, which often ranks first in the world.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) not only ranks among the top in the world in comprehensive strength, but also develops high-tech weapons. MIT, Harvard University, Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley are also called "the immortal academic backbone of American society".
the above data are from the study abroad network.