The most famous and prestigious universities in the world

Among the universities of the world there are special ones, which are distinguished by their worthy age, universities with high prestige, the most famous. There is a rating of the most famous universities in Russia.

The oldest universities in the world

There are universities founded several centuries ago. Among the functioning universities are well-known, opened in the eleventh - thirteenth centuries. More about the oldest of them below.

University of Bologna (Italy)

The University of Bologna is fighting for the right to be considered the oldest university in the world. The year of its foundation is one thousand eighty-eight. Initially, the University of Bologna was famous for the high level of teaching of Roman law. Now more than seventy-seven thousand students study within its walls. In Europe, this university is the oldest.

Oxford University (UK)

The oldest among the English-speaking universities is the University of Oxford. In the UK, it is the oldest. Unfortunately, documentary evidence of the exact date of its opening has not been preserved, however, it is reliably known that in the year 1966 it was already working. About forty-four thousand people study at this university today.

Al-Azhar University (Egypt)

Al-Azhar University, located in Cairo, is recognized as the oldest in the world. His story began in nine hundred and sixty-nine. It appeared almost simultaneously with Cairo itself. From the first years of its existence, special attention was paid to the teaching of religious disciplines.

University of Salamanca (Spain)

The oldest in Spain and one of the oldest in the world is the University of Salamanca. Among the educational institutions of Europe, it was this first that was awarded the right to be called a university. Salaman University was originally opened as a school in 1130. Ninety years later, the school was awarded the degree of "general school". In the year 1254, the “public school” became a university. This university was one of the first to acquire its own public library.

The most famous universities in Russia

There are more than a thousand higher educational institutions in Russia, they are located throughout the country and differ in the level of teaching and prestige. Learn more about the most famous Russian universities.

MSTU im. H.E. Bauman (Moscow)

Not only the most famous, but also the most prestigious in Russia is MSTU. H.E. Bauman. This Moscow university trains specialists in twenty-four areas, seventy-five specialties. The university trains specialists for modern instrumentation and mechanical engineering.

Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov (Moscow)

One of the most famous universities in Russia is Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov. It is known far beyond the borders of the country. It was founded in the middle of the eighteenth century by M.V. Lomonosov in Moscow. Today it is the oldest university in Russia. Thanks to a long history, an excellent material and technical base, the country's largest library, research centers, and its own museum have been created.

St. Petersburg State University (St. Petersburg)

The State University in St. Petersburg occupies a worthy place among the best universities in Russia. It trains specialists at twenty-four faculties. St Petersburg University has its own museums, a publishing house and one of the richest libraries in the country.

KPFU (Kazan)

Of the permanent ones, Kazan Federal University is the second oldest in the country. The university in Kazan is equipped with the latest technology and has a rich scientific library. This university is one of the cultural heritage sites of the country.

The most prestigious universities today

Among the most famous universities in the world, you can choose the most prestigious. As you know, the more authoritative the university, the easier it is for a student to find a good job after graduation. Further about some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

California Institute of Technology (USA)

The California Institute of Technology is abbreviated as Caltech. This university is the base for NASA. In the field of exact sciences, Caltech is a leading university in America and around the world. It is believed that it is not easy to study there. The first American satellite and several space probes were created on the basis of this outstanding university.

University of Cambridge (UK)

Another leader in authority and prestige among the universities of the world is the University of Cambridge. He is also one of the oldest. This university opened its doors to students in 1299. Cambridge graduates more often than graduates of other universities become Nobel laureates.

Yale University (USA)

Yale University is in the top three in terms of prestige. It is located in the USA. It was founded in 1832. Today, eleven thousand students study there. The university is distinguished by the fact that there are no restrictions on the admission of foreigners.

The most prestigious university in the world

Everyone is hearing

Harvard University, and this is no coincidence. He is not only one of the most famous, but also the most prestigious in the world. In the United States, this university is the oldest, the year of its foundation is one thousand six hundred and thirty-six. Most of America's prominent political figures graduated from Harvard at one time. Students during their studies use the large rich library of the university, one of the largest in the world. The university has its own observatory, museums. Graduates of Harvard University often become politicians and scientists. Prestigious are not only the temples of science, but also things that are bought for money, such as cars. On the site is a site about the longest limousines.
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