34.University of Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong

http://www.hku.hk/

The University of Hong Kong is the territory's oldest university, and with a history that stretches back more than 90 years, it has grown with and helped shape the city from which it takes its name.

Today, HKU, as it is fondly called, is a dynamic, comprehensive, university of world-class standing. With ten Faculties and numerous research centres, its reputation as a centre of intellectual excellence is recognised around the world. We will continue to build on our strengths with innovative research and teaching, producing well-rounded graduates with outstanding leadership qualities.

The University of Hong Kong, as a pre-eminent international university in Asia, seeks to sustain and enhance its excellence as an institution of higher learning through outstanding teaching and world-class research so as to produce well-rounded graduates with lifelong abilities to provide leadership within the societies they serve. BackgroundThe University of Hong Kong (HKU) is Hong Kong's first and foremost tertiary institution.

Founded in 1911 and as a pre-eminent international university in Asia, the University seeks to sustain and enhance its excellence as an institution of higher learning through outstanding teaching and world-class research so as to produce well-rounded graduates with lifelong abilities to provide leadership within the societies they serve. Today, the University has more than 20,500 students and 2,250 academic staff.

33.University of Edinburgh;UK

University of Edinburgh
http://www.ed.ac.uk/

We’ve been educating students at the University of Edinburgh for more than 400 years, developing and evolving to meet their changing needs and expectations. The achievements of our past are strong building blocks for your future.At the University of Edinburgh, we are committed to providing you with the very best educational experience you could possibly have. That commitment is reflected in our exceptional staff and facilities, our unique history, our cutting-edge research, our location in Scotland’s vibrant capital, and the diverse range of other students you’ll meet here.World renowned and well respected, a degree from the University of Edinburgh will be recognised wherever you go.

The University of Edinburgh’s success is not limited to Scotland, or even the UK. We have a well-deserved international reputation for excellence, as demonstrated in our partnerships with other key institutions worldwide, such as our work with Stanford University on Informatics. Many of our degree programmes offer the opportunity to spend some time studying abroad. Perhaps this international dimension helps explain why we have the largest proportion of international students of any Scottish university.

The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583, making it one of Scotland’s ancient universities.

The University offers over 350 first degree programmes, which includes over 200 joint degree combinations, spread across some 100 academic disciplines. More than 22,000 students study here, from all over the world and from a variety of backgrounds. The University has 21 Schools in three Colleges: Humanities & Social Science, Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, and Science & Engineering. Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, is one of the greenest and architecturally most beautiful cities in Northern EuropeThey come not only for the architecture, but for a city rich in social, cultural, learning and sporting facilities. Each year the city plays host to internationally renowned events such as the Edinburgh International Arts, Fringe, Film, TV and Science Festivals.

32.University of Texas at Austin;USA

University of Texas at Austin
http://www.utexas.edu/

The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 1883, UT is one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation. The Times of London ranked UT second among U.S. public universities and 15th overall in its ranking of the world's top 200 universities. Ours is a diverse learning community, with students from more than 100 countries and a student body that reflects the face of our society. African American, Hispanic, and Asian American students make up more than 32 percent of the enrollment, and 9 percent are international students. Explore this Web site to discover more about opportunities at UT. In addition, the campus is home to many cultural treasures. The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center is one of the world's finest cultural archives. The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art houses one of the nation's preeminent university art collections. The Center for American History is a research facility with rich collections in Texas and Southwest history, among other specialties. The Texas Memorial Museum is a premier natural science center. The LBJ Library and Museum contains papers and artifacts from the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson. I hope you will have an opportunity to visit our beautiful campus in person to discover what makes UT special and why Austin is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in America.

31.University of California, Los Angeles ;USA

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

http://www.ucla.edu/

A Brief History of UCLA

University of California, Los Angeles With only 11,000 inhabitants in 1880, the pueblo of Los Angeles convinced the state government to establish a State Normal School in Southern California. Enthusiastic citizens contributed between $2 and $500 to purchase a site, and on August 29, 1882, the Los Angeles Branch of the State Normal School welcomed its first students in a Victorian building that had been erected on the site of an orange grove.By 1914 Los Angeles had grown to a city of 350,000, and the school moved to new quarters�a Hollywood ranch off a dirt road that later became Vermont Avenue. In 1919, the school became the Southern Branch of the University of California and offered two years of instruction in Letters and Science. Third- and fourth-year courses were soon added; the first class of 300 students was graduated in 1925, and by 1927 the Southern Branch had earned its new name: University of California at Los Angeles. (The name was changed again in 1958 to University of California, Los Angeles.)Continued growth mandated the selection of a site that could support a larger campus, and in 1927, ground was broken in the chaparral-covered hills of Westwood. The four original buildings�Royce Hall, Powell Library, Haines Hall, and Kinsey Hall�formed a lonesome cluster in the middle of 400 empty acres. The campus hosted some 5,500 students its first term in 1929. The Regents established the master�s degree at UCLA in 1933 and, three years later, the doctorate. UCLA was fast becoming a full-fledged university offering advanced study in almost every field.The most spectacular growth at UCLA occurred in the 25 years following World War II, when it tripled its prewar enrollment of 9,000 students and undertook what would become a $260 million building program that included residence halls, parking structures, laboratories, more classrooms, service buildings, athletic and recreational facilities, and a 715-bed teaching hospital that is now one of the largest and most highly respected in the world.

29.University of Michigan;USA

University of Michigan

http://www.umich.edu/

The University of Michigan, one of the world's leading public universities, has 24,500 undergraduate and 13,500 graduate students from all 50 states and 129 countries. It is located in the culturally rich and exciting community of Ann Arbor. The best way to get a feel for the University of Michigan is to experience it firsthand: walk through the buildings, explore the campus, talk with students, faculty and staff, take in the sights and delights of our city. The University of Michigan-Dearborn was rated among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in the U.S. News and World Report annual guide to colleges that was published in Sept. 2000. Choosing graduate education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn makes you a part of our interactive, student-centered institution. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.We offer graduate and professional education to a diverse, highly motivated, and talented student body. (see Student Enrollment Profile).A University of Michigan–Dearborn graduate degree can be obtained while you continue to work full or part time. You can complete our graduate programs by attending class one evening per week per course. Most programs can be completed within two to five years depending on the number of courses taken per term. And our programs are competitively priced.Our programs are responsive to the changing needs of society; relevant to the goals of our students and community partners; rich in opportunities for independent and collaborative study, research and practical applications; and reflective of the traditions of excellence, innovation, and leadership that distinguish the University of Michigan.

29.Kyoto University;Japan

Kyoto University

http://ocw.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Founded in 1897, Kyoto University has deeply considered its traditions of liberal and academic freedom, educating many. We continue to actively maintain these principles, which are the foundation of academic freedom. Kyoto University places top priority on basic research, develops advanced technology leading to the acquisition of intellectual property, and then returns this knowledge to society through education, social cooperation, and the opportunity for lifelong education. In 21st century, people stand at the crossroads of survival in a changing natural environment. Kyoto University understands this struggle as it grapples with the problems of education in man's future. Kyoto University has 3 campuses nestled in a basin, which forms the main part of Kyoto, a city which in tradition and culture of which Kyoto University is a part.

The Three Principles of Kyoto University
Advance the scholarship of mankind and contribute to the light of the earth. Scholarship is the antithesis of physical force. Each of the modern sciences is tied to scholarship.
The aim of Kyoto University's OpenCourseWare is to contribute to the accumulation of international intellectual resources from the perspective of a "creative global and local knowledge cluster" for all mankind, to increase the visibility of Kyoto University and discover talented faculty and students throughout the world, and to promote international advancement of Internet-based education.
Cultivating words both foreign and familiar, education is to be enjoyed together. Language is the key to the integration of knowledge. Education based on superior language does not stop at mere knowledge transfer.
OCW@KU aims to share information in consideration of the fact that sixty percent of visitors to MIT's OCW project come from Asia. We will make active use of Japanese in building OpenCourseWare, to recruit talented students from all over Asia as well as to promote the Kyoto University education, with Kyoto's culture and traditions, to the world at large. Furthermore, with OCW as a new educational medium, we hope to improve communication and promote international exchange with other Asian countries.
Brilliance is not prideful; a university of both intelligence and fellowship. Among many measures of scholarship and morality, Those of our university fall broadly within these three.

28.Tsinghua University ;Chaina

Tsinghua University

http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/

The campus of Tsinghua University is situated on former imperial gardens of the Qing Dynasty and surrounded by a number of historical sites in north-west Beijing. As one of China’s most renowned universities, Tsinghua is an important school for fostering talent and scientific research. Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name of Tsinghua Xuetang. The university section was founded in 1925 and undergraduate students were then enrolled. The name National Tsinghua University was adopted in 1928. It has developed into a comprehensive research university at a breathtaking pace. At present, the university has 13 schools, 54 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The university currently has over 3000 faculty members, including 1172 full professors and 1,061 associate professors. Among them, there are 34 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 30 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. As one of the country’s leading institutions of learning and research, Tsinghua University has a strong commitment to basic research, applied research and scientific innovation. In 2005, the total publications in SCI, EI and ISTP by Tsinghua faculties keep the first ranking among all of the universities in China. There are over 27,000 students studying at Tsinghua including 13,790 undergraduates and 13,220 graduate students. The Tsinghua graduate school offers 181 doctoral programs and 198 master degree programs. Over 2000 students from 75 countries in the world are studying here annually. Tsinghua campuses cover an area of 406 hectares which accommodate all of the full time students living on it. Research and teaching facilities include a library with 38,500 m² floor space, 6 public teaching buildings, 170 laboratories and many school and department buildings. Other service facilities, such as dormitory buildings, supermarkets, bookstores, banks, post offices, hospital, sports centers, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, restaurants and dining halls, make daily life on campus very convenient.With the motto of “Self-discipline and Social Commitment” and the spirit of “Actions Speak Louder than Words”, Tsinghua University is dedicated to the well-being of Chinese society and to the world development.