Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands

Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands Wageningen University and Research Center is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the DLO foundation. Wageningen UR’s domain is healthy food and living environment. The strength of Wageningen UR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and Wageningen University. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and incorporated into education.

Humboldt University of Berlin Germany

Humboldt University of Berlin Germany This institution followed the precepts of the great educational reformer Wilhelm von Humboldt when it opened in 1810 and pioneered many new academic disciplines. Weathering the onslaughts of the 20th century, it has returned to that reforming zeal and offers around 260 degree courses taught by some 2,170 academics to 35,000 students.

University of Wisconsin-Madison United States of America

University of Wisconsin-Madison United States of America Located in Madison, the capital of the State of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is a public, land-grant institution that was founded in 1848. It held its first class in the February of 1849. Home to 13 colleges and schools, the university’s main campus stretches over 900 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota. The city itself has plenty to offer students, including national landmarks and the colourful State Street and Capitol Square, lined with restaurants, coffee shops, music venues and boutiques. Madison is known as being a ‘green’ city, with plenty of opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, and other outdoor sports. The newspaper USA Today ranked Madison fourth best cycling town in America for its network of biking paths and bike-share program. Its student body of 40,000 collectively represents 50 states and 124 countries. The university boasts almost 900 student organisations and its official mascot is the Bucky Badger. A research university, UW has been home to number of pioneering achievements, such as the discovery of vitamins in the early 20th century, the cultivation of embryonic stem cells in the late 20th century and, in 2010, the discovery of a new human species. Since its inception, over a dozen Nobel Prize awards have been awarded to faculty and alumni of UW. Other alumni include 33 Pulitzer Prize winners, the founders of the satirical news media company, The Onion, and the founder of Earth Day, the annual event that champions environmental protection. One of the university’s longest traditions is the ‘Wisconsin Idea’ – the principle that the university should enhance people’s lives beyond the classroom. The Idea has been synonymous with Wisconsin for over 100 years and has become the primary ethos of the university’s outreach efforts across the globe. The university’s motto is ‘Numen Lumen’, which translates as ‘God, our light’.

New York University United States of America

New York University United States of America New York University (NYU), a member of the distinguished Association of American Universities, is the largest private university in the US, with 17 schools and divisions. NYU offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, including individualised studies. There are also opportunities for double majors, minors, dual degrees and internships. NYU’s main campus is situated in Greenwich Village, New York City, and has two branch campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, China. It also has study abroad sites in Berlin, German; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Florence, Italy; Ghana, London, England; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Prague, the Czech Republic.

LMU Munich Germany

LMU Munich Germany As one of Europe’s leading research universities, LMU Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its 500-year-tradition of scholarship, LMU covers a broad spectrum of disciplines, ranging from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social studies to medicine and the sciences. The know-how and creativity of LMU’s academics form the foundation of the university’s outstanding research record. This is also reflected in LMU’s designation as a “university of excellence” in the context of the Excellence Initiative, a nationwide competition to promote top-level university research. Some of the most famous figures in modern history spent their salad days at Munich: Richard Strauss, Marie Stopes, Erich Fromm, Konrad Adenauer, Lord Acton and others. Founded in 1472, Munich's flagship university now hosts around 44,000 students pursuing degrees in 150 subjects under the guidance of approximately 700 professors and 3,600 academic staff.

Northwestern University United States of America

Northwestern University United States of America When it opened for business in 1855, Northwestern University had only two academic staff and 10 students. These were all male, but women have been admitted since 1869. Northwestern owes its existence to the vision of its nine founders who, with no land, limited finances and little knowledge of higher education, determined to create a university for the vast Northwest Territory covering more than five of today’s states. They began planning in 1850 and, three years later, boldly went ahead and purchased a 379-acre site close to Lake Michigan and developed the campus at Evanston, named after a founder called John Evans. From these small beginnings, Northwestern has developed into a leading private research university with a strong interdisciplinary culture and a commitment to teaching excellence. It now consists of 12 separate schools and colleges and is notable for its research strength in fields including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology and the development of new drugs. The main campus is still based at Evanston, 10 miles north of Chicago, although there is a smaller one in Chicago, so students enjoy all the stimulus and opportunities for personal and professional development provided by one of the world’s great cities. Since 2008, there has also been a third, satellite campus in Doha, Qatar. Northwestern’s mascot is Willy the Wildcat. Its mottoes are both taken from the New Testament and read, in Latin and Greek, “Whatsoever things are true” and “The world is full of grace and truth”. Celebrated alumni include novelist Saul Bellow and economist George Stigler, who both went on to win Nobel Prizes, as well as Friends star David Schwimmer, Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, and George R. R. Martin, whose novels inspired the Game of Thrones television series. No fewer than four economists and one chemist who worked as faculty at Northwestern went to receive Nobel Prizes. And the diplomat and political scientist Ralph Bunce, who had been a researcher there, went on to become the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh (UoE) is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Britain and Ireland’s seven ancient universities. It is made up of three colleges: Humanities and Social Science, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Within these three colleges, there are 20 academic schools. In total, the university attracts around 35,000 students, the majority of which study within the College of Humanities and Social Science, the largest of its colleges. Its College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine is reputed to be a world-leader in its field. UoE is an internationally-focussed university and welcomes students from all corners of the globe, with the majority coming from China and the United States. Its students can also take advance of the Go Abroad Fund, which provides grants for 250 or students to have a short-term international experience each year. Additionally, students are also encouraged to either study or work abroad as part of their course. The university receives over £200 million in research income. It spends over £26 million on prizes, scholarships, studentships and bursaries. At around £317 million, it has the third largest endowment of any UK university after Oxford and Cambridge. A total of 20 Nobel laureates are affiliated with the University of Edinburgh. These include winners of Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Peace, Literature and the Memorial Prize in Economic Science. Alumni include Charles Darwin, David Hume, Alexander Graham Bell and Sir Author Conan Doyle, among many others. Situated in the heart of the historic capital of Scotland, the city of Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament, an ancient volcanic rock and an iconic castle.

Carnegie Mellon University United States of America

Carnegie Mellon University United States of America Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private, global research university, and one of just 25 universities to be admitted to the World Economic Forum’s Global University Leaders Forum. Its motto is ‘My heart is in the work’. Established in 1900 by the famous industrialist Andrew Carnegie, initially as the Carnegie Technical Schools, the university became the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1912. In 1967 it merged with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, resulting in its present incarnation. CMU emphasises close collaborations between faculty and students to address scientific, technological and societal challenges, as well as making things ‘from art to robots’. The university lays claim to many examples of ground-breaking inventions and pioneering research into brain science, data, start-ups and driverless cars, among others. It was the first institution (via professor Scott Fahlman in 1982) to create a ‘smile’ in an email. Its cohort numbers well over 13,000 students from 114 countries, and a faculty of more than 1,400. With its strong focus on creating new things, CMS says that many of its students go on to join some of the world’s most successful companies. The Association of University Technology Managers has ranked it first among US institutions for start-up companies created per research dollar spent, between 2008 and 2012. As well as its US locations in Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley, Carnegie Mellon has a campus in Doha, Qatar, and offers degree programmes in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. CMU boasts many student traditions with a distinctly Scottish flavour that owe their heritage to its Scottish-American founder, Andrew Carnegie. They include celebratory bagpipe playing on campus and the kilt-wearing student marching band known as the ‘Band Without Pants.’ The university has been home to a total of 19 Nobel Laureates and is the recipient of a vast array of other prestigious awards.

The University of Copenhagen Denmark

The University of Copenhagen Denmark, The University of Copenhagen is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. The purpose of the university is to conduct research and provide further education to the highest academic level. Approximately 100 different institutes, departments, laboratories, centres and museums form the nucleus of the university, where professors, lecturers and other academic staff, as well as most of the technical and administrative personnel, carry out their daily work, and where teaching takes place. These activities take place in various environments ranging from the plant world of the Botanical Gardens, through high-technology laboratories and auditoriums, to the historic buildings and lecture rooms of Frue Plads and other locations.

The University of Bath United Kingdom

The University of Bath United Kingdom,

The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966. The university’s chancellor is His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex. The university campus is one mile from the centre of the beautiful, and historic, City of Bath, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The campus buildings are set in landscaped grounds, alongside a wide range of convenient on-site leisure, social and commercial facilities – creating a friendly community feel. Most courses are offered with an option of a paid placement year or a period of study abroad. The high teaching standards are evidenced by professional body accreditation, national subject reviews and graduate employment profiles. Our graduate employment prospects are among the best in the country – 86 per cent of employed UK first degree graduates secured work in the top three categories of graduate level jobs compared with 66 per cent nationally (2012/13). Student satisfaction levels are among the very highest in the UK. The University was voted first for student satisfaction two years in a row in the National Student Survey (2013 and 2014) with an overall satisfaction rate of 93 per cent in 2014. We have strong national and international links with industry, government bodies, charities and other universities. Our research ethos has a strong focus upon impact, tackling issues of global significance – from developing new drugs to cure breast cancer to working with Ford to develop fuel-efficient cars. The research excellence framework 2014 graded 87 per cent of university research as world-leading or internationally excellent. The students’ union has a Gold Student Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI) award for being one of the best developed and well-managed students’ unions in the UK. It is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the National Student Survey. The Sports Training Village has a range of facilities, including a 50m swimming pool (a London 2012 Olympics legacy pool), tennis and squash courts, athletics tracks, astroturf pitches and a judo dojo.

The University of Alberta Canada

The University of Alberta Canada,

Established in 1908 in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, the University of Alberta is a public research university in Canada, located at the edge of the North Saskatchewan River valley. Its main campus spans about 50 blocks of the city, and the university comprises a total of 150 buildings spread over four campuses. Edmonton is home to the world’s second biggest fringe theatre festival, a folk music festival, and the university’s ‘festival of ideas’. Its South Campus focuses on agricultural research and is also home to a 32,516m2 sports centre, which incorporates various sports clubs, 14 varsity teams and the Canadian women’s national basketball team. An hour’s drive away in rural Camrose is the Augustana Campus, a residential learning environment for liberal arts and sciences. In keeping with Edmonton’s French-speaking community, the university offers French instruction at the Faculté Saint-Jean, which provides courses in arts, science, education, commerce, engineering, nursing, conservation and environmental sciences. There is also Enterprise Square in downtown Edmonton which houses, among other things, the Alberta School of Business. The university is the only one in Canada to offer programs in native studies, through which students can learn about the aboriginal experience, including language, culture, history and more. It is also well known for its palaeontology research and its faculty includes world-famous dinosaur experts. There are over 260,000 alumni of the university, who between them have founded over 70,000 organisations throughout the world, one-third of which have a cultural, environmental or social mission or are non-profit. Alberta has produced one Nobel Laureate, four justices of the supreme court of Canada, including a chief justice, and housed 68 Rhodes Scholars, the highest number in Canada.

The Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands

The Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands,

Wageningen University and Research Center is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the DLO foundation. Wageningen UR’s domain is healthy food and living environment. The strength of Wageningen UR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and Wageningen University. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and incorporated into education. That is the mission of Wageningen UR (University & Research centre). A staff of 6,500 and 10,000 students from over 100 countries work everywhere around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment for governments and the business community-at-large. The strength of Wageningen UR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and Wageningen University. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and be incorporated into education. This is the Wageningen Approach. The scientific quality of Wageningen UR is affirmed by the prominent position we occupy in international rankings and citation indexes. The domain of Wageningen UR consists of three related core areas: Food and food production Living environment Health, lifestyle and livelihood Wageningen UR has branches all over The Netherlands and abroad. A large number of lecturers, researchers and other employees are based at Wageningen Campus.

The University of East Anglia United Kingdom

The University of East Anglia United Kingdom,

Home to one of Norman Foster's earliest buildings, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, in 2009 UEA was caught up in the \"Climategate\" controversy, but is also involved in conservation initiatives, such as its 2 million project to improve the River Wensum's water quality. Its 320-acre campus supports about 19,600 students, more than three-quarters of whom are undergraduates.

The Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands

The Wageningen University and Research Center Netherlands,

Wageningen University and Research Center is a collaboration between Wageningen University and the DLO foundation. Wageningen UR’s domain is healthy food and living environment. The strength of Wageningen UR lies in its ability to join the forces of specialised research institutes and Wageningen University. It also lies in the combined efforts of the various fields of natural and social sciences. This union of expertise leads to scientific breakthroughs that can quickly be put into practice and incorporated into education.

The University of Glasgow United Kingdom

The University of Glasgow United Kingdom,

The University of Glasgow Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has been inspiring great minds for over 560 years. From its origins in the 15th century, it has been a pioneering university, a role which it continues to fulfil to the present day. If you choose to study here, you’ll be following in the footsteps of a litany of world changers from economist Adam Smith and engineer James Watt to the inventor of television, John Logie Baird and the writer and producer of Doctor Who and Sherlock, Steven Moffat. In addition, the University has fostered the talents of one Prime Minister, seven Nobel Laureates and Scotland’s current First Minister. We have a diverse and growing student population with around 25,000 students from almost 130 different countries. Research The University is ranked in the top 1% of world universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. It enjoys a long-standing reputation as a research powerhouse with a focus on research excellence. It is one of the UK’s top 10 earners of research income with total earnings over £180m per year and has a base of over 2000 active researchers. Study At Masters level, the University offers a hugely diverse portfolio of around 300 postgraduate taught programmes including a growing portfolio of online programmes. Undergraduate programmes, which generally last for four years, span a range of subjects including arts, engineering, life sciences, modern languages, professional degrees, science, teaching and social sciences. University facilities The past decade has seen heavy investment in the campus with over £300m being spent on facilities. It is currently being transformed as part of a £775m development plan which has included the opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the current development of The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall (due to open autumn 2016) and the planned development of the neighbouring Western Infirmary site. The Hunterian is recognised as one of the world’s finest university museums and encompasses both an art gallery and museum. Student support and resouces The University of Glasgow places great importance on providing our students with the right resources from dedicated teaching staff to academic support services. We have an excellent library with long opening hours (0715 – 0200 daily) with collections numbering over 2.5 million books and journals, comfortable individual and group study areas and social learning spaces. In addition, our Student Learning Service provides consultations and workshops on successful learning whilst the Student Services Enquiry Team advises on the general support services available to all students. Student Life The University of Glasgow is somewhat unique in offering two student unions, both with their own personality and characteristics. The award-winning Glasgow University Union is the most successful university debating institution in the world, having won 5 World University Debating Championships. It now offers a new nightclub complex with bars, disco and café space which will add to the Glasgow student experience. The Queen Margaret Union is a renowned musical venue in the city having hosted Nirvana and Biffy Clyro amongst others as well as offering a variety of events throughout the year. Outside of the unions there are more than 120 clubs and societies, a range of student-led media and the Students’ Representative Council which provides a voice for the student body. The University certainly loves sport, both serious and social. Almost 4000 students participate across our 49 sports clubs and we offer two sports facilities, one of which has benefited from a £10m renovation programme to incorporate sports hall with viewing gallery and increased exercise and conditioning space. Accommodation Most new students and all international students are guaranteed University accommodation (provided you’ve applied before 22 August). Living in student residences is a great way to settle into university life and to make new friends when you arrive in the city. There’s a choice of residences, with many of them served by a free shuttle bus service. Careers Our Careers Service provides assistance to students to ensure they are fully prepared for employment. This includes one-to-one support from advisers, access to employers for work experience, guidance on CV preparation and interviews and the opportunity to meet recruiters at a number of events throughout the year. Rankings Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014 – 94th 1st in Scotland (National Student Survey 2015) 15 subject areas ranked in the UK top 10 (National Student Survey 2015) The city Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city (3rd largest in the UK) and, as such, hosts the largest student population in Scotland. Our campus is located in the west end of the city, just over a mile from the city centre and so students can enjoy the combination of living and studying in a compact, campus-style environment while being part of a major city. It is renowned as a city of culture through the variety of theatre, cinema, music, museums and galleries as well as offering a vibrant nightlife. It is also consistently voted as offering the best shopping in the UK outside of London with the choice of a ‘style mile’, designer outlets and quirky markets and boutiques. Glasgow was voted as the ‘World’s Friendliest City’ (Rough Guides 2014). With Glasgow as a base, you’ll be well placed to explore Scotland – Edinburgh is a 45 minute train ride away and magnificent Loch Lomond is only about 40 minutes away so is always a popular day-trip destination. A number of west coast islands are accessible for a day trip from the city and the Highlands can be reached in 3 – 4 hours. Travel Glasgow is easily accessible by air, rail and road. The international airport is 7 miles from the city and offers connections to major British (journey time from London of one hour) and European cities, North America and the Middle East. Within the city the campus is served by a number of bus routes and the city’s underground system.

The University of Macau Macau

The University of Macau Macau,

The University of Macau (UM) was founded in 1981 as a private institution as the University of East Asia. After three decades of development, it has become a leading university in Macao. UM offers approximately 140 bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes – with English as the main medium of instruction – through various academic units, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, and Honours College. UM currently has more than 8,500 students and 490 teaching staff members. UM is committed to producing outstanding graduates for society, becoming a world-class university, providing elite undergraduate education, developing a high-calibre faculty team, enhancing the development of academic programmes and building an efficient and environmentally friendly campus. Previously established as the private University of East Asia, the University of Macau is a public university founded in 1981. The oldest higher educational institution in Macau offers bachelor, master's, PhD and other programmes conducted mainly in English, with some courses taught in Chinese, Portuguese and Japanese. Particularly focused on microelectronics, Chinese medicine, and the \"Internet of Things\", the university currently has more than 8,600 students.

The University College Cork Republic of Ireland

The University College Cork Republic of Ireland,

University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845 as Queen’s College, Cork. It is situated in the capital of the province of Munster in Cork – Ireland’s second city. UCC’s diverse student-body includes about 3,000 international students representing 102 nationalities. One third of the university staff is international, drawn from about 40 different nationalities. UCC is one of Ireland’s leading research institutions and its research income is consistently one of the highest in the country. The university offers a research-led curriculum that attracts the highest calibre of Irish and international students. The university offers 120 degree and professional programmes based in its four colleges: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Medicine and Health; and Science, Engineering and Food Science The university hosts several renowned research centres including the Tyndall National Institute, Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, Environmental Research Institute, Boole Centre for Research in Informatics and Analytical and Biological Chemistry Research Facility.

The Deakin University Australia

The Deakin University Australia,

Deakin University, Australia, is a top-rated university with world-class graduates. Deakin has a long tradition of using cutting-edge technology while providing a highly personalised learning experience. Industry-focused degree programs and a strong international outlook mean that Deakin graduates are ready for the global workplace. The University is highly ranked internationally, including being at No. 45 on the Times Higher Education ‘100 Under 50 Rankings’. Deakin was named the 2014 International Educator of the Year by the Government of the Australian State of Victoria, and has been ranked first in Victoria for student satisfaction for the last five years (Australian Graduate Survey 2011–2015). Deakin offers hundreds of degree programs across four faculties, 17 schools and a range of research institutes and strategic centres. A variety of courses are offered in numerous disciplines ranging from Science to Arts and Business to Health. Deakin’s courses are designed to enable graduate employability. Our students get practical experience, work experience and internships wherever possible – and sometimes in the first year of study. Our engineering students build, our education students teach. As a result, Deakin graduates are equipped with the skills and capabilities sought by employers in an increasingly competitive global workplace. Deakin also uses the latest in technology to improve learning. Our commitment to technological innovation can be found in our physical facilities: Deakin boasts the world’s first university carbon fibre production plant and one of the world’s largest motion capture film studios. It can also be seen in our digital spaces: DeakinSync is a unique, personalised hub that allows every student to connect with peers, academics, and support services and networks. And in a world first, Deakin has harnessed the power of IBM Watson – an innovative cognitive computer – to help students find answers to their questions about life at Deakin, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Deakin University has five campuses that each provide a unique, vibrant and friendly study experience. Four campuses – one in Melbourne (the world’s most liveable city*), two in Geelong, and one in Warrnambool – are physical spaces with deep connections to their surrounding communities and are accessible by car and public transport. Deakin’s fifth campus is in the cloud, and provides a personalised, engaging platform for students to communicate, share and collaborate anytime anywhere and on any device. Each campus offers state-of-the-art learning spaces and facilities, as well as access to support services.

The University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong,

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) offers professional education that prepares its students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world in business, science and engineering, energy and environment, law, creative media and social sciences. Through its extensive links with relevant industries, CityU provides real-life opportunities for students to work with and learn from professionals in the workplace, from bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate studies to associate degrees and continuing education. Our approach to education is heavily influenced by the philosophy of “whole-person development”, a contemporary theory about learning and development that strongly resembles traditional Chinese educational philosophy. Subject to particular focus are the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic elements of education, coupled with the special attention paid to the emotional and career development aspects typical to Western educational philosophies. Our teachers are recruited from around the world, each an expert in their profession. CityU offers state-of-the-art learning, teaching and research facilities in a high-technology environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social interaction, self-expression and mutual support. CityU has achieved phenomenal growth since its establishment in 1984. To date, it has a student population of more than 10,000 enrolled in more than 130 programmes at the associate degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The University College Cork Republic of Ireland

The University College Cork Republic of Ireland,

University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845 as Queen’s College, Cork. It is situated in the capital of the province of Munster in Cork – Ireland’s second city. UCC’s diverse student-body includes about 3,000 international students representing 102 nationalities. One third of the university staff is international, drawn from about 40 different nationalities. UCC is one of Ireland’s leading research institutions and its research income is consistently one of the highest in the country. The university offers a research-led curriculum that attracts the highest calibre of Irish and international students. The university offers 120 degree and professional programmes based in its four colleges: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Medicine and Health; and Science, Engineering and Food Science The university hosts several renowned research centres including the Tyndall National Institute, Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, Environmental Research Institute, Boole Centre for Research in Informatics and Analytical and Biological Chemistry Research Facility.

The University of Toronto Canada

The University of Toronto Canada,

A message from the University of Toronto Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is a world-renowned community of 85,000 students and 13,000 faculty members, located in one of the world’s most vibrant and multicultural cities. The student experience The University of Toronto attracts students of the highest calibre from around the world. Small-group seminars and tutorials, combined with large lectures and online support, give students the opportunity to develop a spectrum of skills and knowledge. Students are attracted to U of T by the opportunity to work closely with renowned professors and to engage in research right from the beginning of their academic careers. The University of Toronto also offers a vibrant extra-curricular student experience, with more than 800 clubs and student-run organizations. And just outside the lecture halls lies a world-class city renowned for its extraordinary variety of activities and its multicultural diversity. Research and innovation The University of Toronto has a long history of innovation and research. It’s where Banting and Best first used insulin to treat diabetes, where Marshall McLuhan proclaimed that the medium is the message, where Frederick Teasdale and his colleagues developed Pablum and where Ernest McCulloch and James Till discovered stem cells. And the spirit of discovery lives on in a new generation of researchers making breakthroughs in such fields as computer speech recognition, solar energy, quantum cryptography, transportation and medicine. Today, our research community spans three campuses and nine partner hospitals, with annual research income totaling $1.2 billion. U of T researchers publish more articles than peers at any university except Harvard. U of T consistently ranks alongside the top five U.S. universities in the world in articles cited and is one of the top three single North American institutions in number of start-up companies created. University of Toronto alumni U of T’s 500,000 alumni occupy leadership roles in more than 150 countries and in every sphere of human activity. Their ranks have included Lester Pearson, Norman Bethune, Margaret Atwood, Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, David Cronenberg, Malcolm Gladwell and Craig Kielburger – prime ministers and poets, comedians and cinematographers, Nobel Prize laureates, humanitarians, astronauts and entrepreneurs.

Rice University United States of America

Rice University United States of America,

Rice University is an intimately sized research university in the heart of Houston, Texas, with a focus on undergraduates and a reputation for unconventional thinking. Edgar Odell Lovett , the first president of Rice, said “[We must] keep the standards up and the numbers down”, and even today there are only a few thousand students. Lovett introduced a college system whereby students and faculty would live, eat and learn in the same environment. Over 70% of undergraduates and nearly all first year students live on the 300-acre campus and everybody is a member of one of 11 co-ed colleges. There are no sororities or fraternities and students of different majors and ages live together. Rice has eight schools of Architecture, Continuing Studies, Engineering, Humanities, Business, Music, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, with an undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 and a median undergraduate class size of 14. Since Rice’s inception, exams have not been proctored as students are trusted not to cheat. Rice’s history dates back to 1891 when businessman William Marsh Rice created a charter for the William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Literature, which required that the institute would begin only after his death. In 1900 he was murdered by his valet, who planned and failed to inherit his estate using a forged will, and in 1912 the institute was born with 77 students, including women, and 12 members of faculty. Research is not just for faculty members, as over half of the university’s undergraduates also take part, and Rice has been instrumental in the creation of nanotechnology, artificial hearts and Buckyballs. Rice alumni include several US Congressmen and Cabinet Secretaries, nine astronauts, nine Major League Baseball players, two Nobel Laureates and four fictional literary characters. The university has a tradition of elaborate practical jokes, the most famous being in 1988 when three engineers, three scientists and an English major developed a successful plan to rotate the university’s 2,000 pound statue of William Marsh Rice by 180 degrees. Rice’s many wacky rituals include the Beer Bike intramural race and drinking competition dating from the opening of the residential colleges in 1957. However, because of a change in alcohol laws, most students now drink water instead of beer.

The University of Newcastle Australia

The University of Newcastle Australia,

No matter the degree, both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of Newcastle Australia (UON) provide students with practical, real-world experience that is highly sought after by all employers. UON’s degrees are recognised both nationally and internationally, providing a unique mix of theory, with experience in a practical setting and links with industry. UON is currently ranked in the top three per cent of universities globally by both the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and is ranked in the THE Top 100 Most International Universities. We have a sector-leading reputation for supporting students from diverse backgrounds to access higher education and achieve great outcomes. Our degrees are structured to ensure that our graduates are globally competitive and career-ready. Approximately 95 per cent of our undergraduate programs include work-integrated and experiential learning. This approach has been well received by our students, who voted us in the top ten of Australia’s universities for quality teaching, graduate satisfaction and for developing skills valued by employers. UON’s face-to-face learning environment is enhanced by state-of-the-art facilities and technology, including high-tech laboratories and digitally connected information hubs. As a regional research-intensive university, we have established strong partnerships with government and industry to drive innovation across areas of national and global significance. Our flagship research institutes, the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) work with partners to deliver cross-disciplinary research translated into word-class innovation. Our three main campuses are located on the beautiful New South Wales coast – at Newcastle, the Central Coast and Port Macquarie – and our presences in Singapore and Sydney are growing rapidly. With over 40,000 students, UON’s learning community is vibrant and dynamic, offering students and researchers a world-class academic experience and a diverse professional, cultural and social learning environment.