~Top Universities Of The World__2009 ~

[DiLakshika]

King’s College London​

King’s College London rated as 23rd best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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University of Tokyo​

University of Tokyo one of best university in World University
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University of Edinburgh​

University of Edinburgh rated as 21st best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)​

ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) rated as 20th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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University of Michigan, United States​

University of Michigan rated as 18th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Mcgill University, Canada​

Mcgill University rated as 18th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Australian National University​

Australian National University rated as 17th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Stanford University, United States​

Stanford University rated as 16th best university in World
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University of Pennsylvania, United States

University of Pennsylvania rated as 12th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Columbia University, United States​

Columbia University rated as 11th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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California Institute of Technology (caltech)​

California Institute of Technology (caltech) rated as 10th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (mit), United States​

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (mit) rated as 9th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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PRINCETON University, United States​

PRINCETON University rated as 8th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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University of CHICAGO, United States​

University of CHICAGO rated as the 7th best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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University of OXFORD, United Kingdom​

University of OXFORD rated the sixth best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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IMPERIAL College London​

Imperial College London, rated the fifth best university in the world for 2009.
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UCL (University College London)​

UCL (University College London) rated the fourth best university in World University Rankings 2009.
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Yale University, United States​

Yale University rated as third best university in the World University Rankings 2009.
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University of Cambridge, United Kingdom​

University of Cambridge rated the second best in World University Rankings 2009.
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Harvard University, United States​

Harvard University rated as the number one university in World University Rankings 2009.
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University of OXFORD, United Kingdom​

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University of OXFORD rated the sixth best university in World University Rankings 2009. 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.​

 

[DiLakshika]

University of CHICAGO, United States​

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University of CHICAGO rated as the 7th best university in World University Rankings 2009. The University of Chicago was founded in 1890 by the American Baptist Education Society and oil magnate John D.. Rockefeller. The University of Chicago has had a profound impact on American higher education; curricula across the country have been influenced by the emphasis on broad humanistic and scientific undergraduate education. The University also has a well-deserved reputation as the teacher of teachers.​

 

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PRINCETON University, United States​

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PRINCETON University rated as 8th best university in World University Rankings 2009. Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. As a research university, it seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding, and in the education of graduate students. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching. The University provides its students with academic, extracurricular and other resources — in a residential community committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff — that help them achieve at the highest scholarly levels and prepare them for positions of leadership and lives of service in many fields of human endeavor.​

 

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Harvard University, United States​

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Harvard University rated as the number one university in World University Rankings 2009. Harvard is America’s oldest institution of higher learning, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a single master to an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 principal academic units. An additional 13,000 students are enrolled in one or more courses in the Harvard Extension School. Over 14,000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2,000 faculty. There are also 7,000 faculty appointments in affiliated teaching hospitals.​

 

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Australian National University​

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Australian National University rated as 17th best university in World University Rankings 2009. The Australian National University is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Distinguished by its relentless pursuit of excellence, ANU attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world. The primary educational objective of ANU is to become the university of choice for talented students locally, nationally and internationally by offering a unique range of research-led degree programs. Graduate education continues as one of the major focuses of the University and about one quarter of the total enrolment is undertaking post-graduate study. Regardless of whether those students are enrolled in the Institute of Advanced Studies or the Faculties, the full resources of both and of University Centres are available to them through the Graduate School.​

 

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[DiLakshika]

King’s College London​

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King’s College London rated as 23rd best university in World University Rankings 2009. King’s College London is a constituent college of the University of London in the United Kingdom. The college was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and its royal charter is predated in England only by those of Oxford University and Cambridge University.. There are currently more than 19,000 students in nine Schools of study based at our five London campuses. We offer a vast range of undergraduate programmes, and whichever programme you choose to pursue, you will work with academics who are often national or international leaders in their field. As an undergraduate at King’s, you will become part of a vibrant and intellectually stimulating community. You will be inspired by researchers, discoverers and inventors who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and will mix with students from across the UK, Europe and almost every country in the world. King’s has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA. It is the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe and is home to five Medical Research Council Centres – more than any other university.​

 

[DiLakshika]

much thanx
any info abt positions of lankan uni's in world iniversity rankings 2009 ? ?
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[DiLakshika]

University of Edinburgh​

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University of Edinburgh rated as 21st best university in World University Rankings 2009. The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583, making it one of Scotland’s ancient universities. The University offers over 600 first degree programmes, which includes over 300 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 22 Schools in three Colleges: Humanities & Social Science, Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, and Science & Engineering. 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.​

 

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ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)​

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ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) rated as 20th best university in World University Rankings 2009. ETH Zurich’s 16 departments offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in engineering and natural sciences. The language of instruction in the Bachelor programmes is German, whereas English is the prime language on the graduate level. All degree programmes provide a solid scientific foundation combined with outstanding all-round skills, equipping ETH graduates with the abilities and flexibility needed for a career in industry, business or the public sector, as entrepreneur or scientist..​

 

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University of Michigan, United States​

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University of Michigan rated as 18th best university in World University Rankings 2009. The University of Michigan, one of the world’s leading public universities, has 26,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate/professional students from all 50 states and 117 countries. Students may choose from over 200 undergraduate majors, over 90 master’s programs, and over 100 doctoral programs. Numerous research and study abroad opportunities are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A wide variety of social, cultural, and athletic activities are available. There is something for everyone here. The University is located in the culturally rich and exciting community of Ann Arbor. Distinct yet closely integrated with the University, Ann Arbor offers its own array of social and cultural offerings, to which University students are enthusiastically welcomed. The city is home to numerous parks and athletic facilities, and boasts an excellent public transportation system.​

 

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Mcgill University, Canada​

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Mcgill University rated as 18th best university in World University Rankings 2009. Innovative research programs and cutting-edge facilities including our brand new Life Sciences Complex attract internationally respected faculty. Our faculty excel at research; in 2008, McGill professors Nahum Sonenberg and Charles Taylor took home, respectively, the Gairdner International Award and the Kyoto Prize, two of the world’s top research prizes. McGill’s faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, too, bringing their cutting-edge breakthroughs into the classroom. McGill’s 21 faculties and professional schools offer degrees in more than 300 fields of study. McGill offers a full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs as well as professional degrees in law, dentistry, business and medicine. The world-renowned Faculty of Medicine has four affiliated teaching hospitals and graduates more than 1,000 health care professionals each year.​