10. Princeton University:USA

http://www.princeton.edu/main/

Chartered in 1746 as the College of New Jersey -- the name by which it was known for 150 years -- Princeton University was British North America's fourth college. Located in Elizabeth for one year and then in Newark for nine, the College of New Jersey moved to Princeton in 1756. It was housed in Nassau Hall, which was newly built on land donated by Nathaniel FitzRandolph. Nassau Hall contained the entire College for nearly half a century.
In 1896, when expanded program offerings brought the College university status, the College of New Jersey was officially renamed Princeton University in honor of its host community of Princeton. Four years later, in 1900, the Graduate School was established

Academic Departments & Programs

Degree-granting Departments & Programs

The University has 34 academic departments that grant both undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition, students can be admitted into a number of degree-granting Masters or Ph.D. programs.

Anthropology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Applied and Computational Mathematics (Program in)			Ph.D.
Architecture (School of)	A.B.	M.Arch.	Ph.D.
Art and Archaeology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Astrophysical Sciences	A.B.		Ph.D.
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (Program in)			Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering	B.S.E.	M.Eng.	Ph.D.
Chemistry	A.B.	M.S.	Ph.D.
Civil and Environmental Engineering	B.S.E.	M.Eng./ M.S.E.	Ph.D.
Classics	A.B.		Ph.D.
Comparative Literature	A.B.		Ph.D.
Computer Science	A.B./ B.S.E.		Ph.D.
East Asian Art and Archaeology (Program in)			Ph.D.
East Asian Studies	A.B.		Ph.D.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Economics	A.B.		Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering	B.S.E.	M.Eng.	Ph.D.
Engineering and Applied Science (School of)	B.S.E.	M.Eng./ M.S.E.	Ph.D.
English	A.B.		Ph.D.
Finance (Program in)		M.Fin.
French and Italian	A.B.		Ph.D.
Geosciences	A.B.		Ph.D.
German	A.B.		Ph.D.
History	A.B.		Ph.D.
Mathematics	A.B.		Ph.D.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	B.S.E.	M.Eng./ M.S.E.	Ph.D.
Molecular Biology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Music	A.B.		Ph.D.
Near Eastern Studies	A.B.	M.A.	Ph.D.
Operations Research and Financial Engineering	B.S.E.	M.Eng./ M.S.E.	Ph.D.
Philosophy	A.B.		Ph.D.
Physics	A.B.		Ph.D.
Plasma Physics (Program in)			Ph.D.
Politics	A.B.		Ph.D.
Population Studies (Program in)			Ph.D.
Psychology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Religion	A.B.		Ph.D.
Slavic Languages and Literatures	A.B.		Ph.D.
Sociology	A.B.		Ph.D.
Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures	A.B.		Ph.D.
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs	A.B.
Public Affairs (masters, doctoral)		M.P.A.	Ph.D.
Public Affairs and Urban & Regional Planning		M.P.A.- U.R.P.
Public Policy		M.P.P.

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

The following programs offer certificates of proficiency to students who are interested in pursuing focused study that supplements the primary work of their concentrations.

African American Studies, Center for
African Studies
American Studies
Applications of Computing
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Architecture and Engineering
Biophysics
Contemporary European Politics and Society
Creative Writing, U. Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
East Asian Studies
Engineering and Management Systems
Engineering Biology
Engineering Physics
Environmental Studies
European Cultural Studies
Finance
Geological Engineering
Hellenic Studies
Judaic Studies
Language and Culture
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Materials Science and Engineering
Medieval Studies
Musical Performance
Near Eastern Studies
Neuroscience
Quantitative and Computational Biology
Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Russian and Eurasian Studies
South Asian Studies
Teacher Preparation
Theater and Dance, U. Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
Translation and Intercultural Communication
Urban Studies
Visual Arts, U. Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
Women and Gender
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs

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Other Undergraduate Programs

The following interdisciplinary programs sponsor courses to supplement the primary work of undergraduate concentrations.

Atelier, Princeton

Canadian Studies, Committee for the Fund on

Freshman Seminars

Human Values, University Center for

Humanistic Studies

International and Regional Studies, Princeton Institute for (PIIRS)

Irish Studies, Fund for

Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics

Science & Technology, Council on

Writing Program

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Ph.D. Concentrations

While all Ph.D. degrees are offered by a degree-granting department or program (listed above), Ph.D. research may be concentrated in one of the following interdisciplinary programs. Joint degree programs with cooperating professional schools are also available.

African American Studies, Center for
African Studies
Ancient World
Classical Archaeology
Classical Philosophy
Cognitive Studies
East Asian Studies
Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
Environmental Institute, Princeton (PEI)
Hellenic Studies
History of Science
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Materials Science and Technology (PRISM)
Media and Modernity
Medieval Studies
Near Eastern Studies
Neuroscience
Plasma Science and Technology
Political Economy
Political Philosophy
Quantitative and Computational Biology
Renaissance Studies
Transportation

8.University of California,Berkeley:USA

University of California,Berkeley

http://www.berkeley.edu/

Brief History of the University

The roots of the University of California go back to the gold rush days of 1849, when the drafters of the State Constitution, a group of vigorous and farsighted people, required the legislature to "encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral and agricultural improvement" of the people of California. These early planners dreamed of a university which eventually, "if properly organized and conducted, would contribute even more than California's gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations."
The university that was born nearly 20 years later was the product of a merger between the College of California (a private institution) and the Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College (a land grant institution). The College of California, founded by former Congregational minister Henry Durant from New England, was incorporated in 1855 in Oakland. Its curriculum was modeled after that of Yale and Harvard, with the addition of modern languages to the core courses in Latin, Greek, history, English, mathematics, and natural history. With an eye to future expansion, the board of trustees augmented the college's Oakland holdings with the purchase of 160 acres of land four miles north, on a site they named Berkeley in 1866. (Cal's Charter was introduced in 1868.) This original tract was to be considerably expanded over the years.
While the College of California was in its infancy, efforts continued in the state legislature to create a public educational institution, and in 1866 the legislature took advantage of the federal Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 to establish the Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College. The college was to teach agricultural, mechanical arts, and military tactics "to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life." Scientific and classical studies were not to be excluded but were of secondary importance.
The boards of trustees of the College of California and the Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College decided to merge the two schools to their mutual advantage -- one had land but insufficient funds and the other had ample public funds but no land-on the condition that the curricula of both schools be blended to form "a complete university." On March 23, 1868, the governor signed into law the Organic Act that created the University of California. The new university used the former College of California's buildings in Oakland until South Hall and North Hall were completed on the Berkeley site (South Hall is still standing), and in September 1873 the University, with an enrollment of 191 students, moved to Berkeley.

Colleges & Schools Berkeley's more than 130 academic departments and programs are organized into 14 colleges and schools.
Letters & Science, College of

Berkeley's largest college includes more than 60 departments in biological sciences; arts and humanities; physical sciences; and social sciences.

Business, Haas School of Chemistry, College of I

ncludes departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Education, Graduate School of Engineering, College of Environmental Design, College of

Includes departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City and Regional Planning.

Information, School ofJournalism, Graduate School of Law School (Boalt Hall)

Natural Resources, College of

Includes departments of Agricultural and Resource Economics; Environmental Science, Policy, and Management; Nutritional Science; and Plant and Microbial Biology.

Optometry, School of Public Health, School of Public Policy, The Richard & Rhoda Goldman School of Social Welfare, School of

Academic Departments & Divisions

Academic Departments & Programs (complete list)Division of Undergraduate EducationGraduate DivisionStudent Affairs

3.Oxford university: England

Studying at Oxford

http://www.ox.ac.uk/

Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of our students from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 18,000. Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls, founded by different Christian denominations. Thirty colleges and all halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seven other colleges are for graduates only; one has Fellows only, and one specializes in part-time and continuing education. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.Oxford is one of Europe's most innovative and entrepreneurial universities. Drawing on an 800-year tradition of discovery and invention, modern Oxford leads the way in creating jobs, wealth, skills and innovation for the 21st century. The leading UK university for knowledge transfer and commercial spin-outs, Oxford was also the UK pioneer in developing a university intellectual property policy.Each year, Oxford welcomes students with great potential, at both undergraduate and graduate level, from all over the globe. Our students are attracted by the chance to study at an internationally-renowned seat of learning, with a centuries-old reputation for outstanding academic achievement and innovation. Oxford meets the needs of students, teachers and the international research community with an extremely rich and diverse range of library resources provided by over 100 separate libraries. Oxford's museums and collections are world renowned. They provide an important resource for scholars internationally, and welcome visits from members of the public. Admission is free, except for the Botanic Garden, where visitors are charged a small admission fee, and Christ Church Picture Gallery, which makes a small charge, with concessions for children, students and senior citizens.

2.University of Cambridge:UK

University of Cambridge

http://www.cam.ac.uk/

The University of Cambridge is rich in history - its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. But the University's museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University's academics and students.The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges. Its reputation is endorsed by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers of learning and teaching, such as External Examiners.These high standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and by its extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are world experts in their field, but also more personalised teaching arranged through the Colleges. Many opportunities exist for students to interact with scholars of all levels, both formally and informally.There are 31 Colleges in Cambridge. Three are for women (New Hall, Newnham and Lucy Cavendish) and two admit only graduates (Clare Hall and Darwin). The remainder house and teach all students enrolled in courses of study or research at the UniversityEach College is an independent institution with its own property and income. The Colleges appoint their own staff and are responsible for selecting students, in accordance with University regulations. The teaching of students is shared between the Colleges and University departments. Degrees are awarded by the University.Within each College, staff and students of all disciplines are brought together. This cross-fertilisation has encouraged the free exchange of ideas which has led to the creation of a number of new companies. Trinity and St John's have also established science parks, providing facilities for start-ups, and making a significant contribution to the identification of Cambridge as a centre of innovation and technology.In addition to the collections on display in the University's libraries & museums, there is a wealth of sporting and cultural activity at the University of Cambridge, much of it organised by individual clubs and societies run by staff and students. Although the University does not offer courses in the creative arts or sport, there is a strong tradition of achievement in these fields, with many former students going on to gain international standing as artists, performers and athletes. Initiatives ensure that aspiring performers enrich their education with a high level of activity outside the lecture.