Top Universities in China 2011

Peking University is the top ranked university in mainland China (rated 13th in Asia) in the QS Asian University Rankings 2011, ahead of Tsinghua University (16th in Asia) and Fudan University (21st regionally).

Other mainland Chinese universities make it to the top 40 include University of Science and Technology of China (24th), Zhejiang University (27th), Nanjing University (29th), and

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Top Asian Universities in Engineering

The University of Tokyo is the top ranked university in Asia for Engineering & Technology, according to the QS Asian University Rankings 2011, followed by Tsinghua University in China (2nd), National University of Singapore (3rd), Kyoto University (4th), and Tokyo Institute of Technology (5th).

Ranking profile of top Asian Universities for Engineering:

Tsinghua University - It is ranked 11th in

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Top Universities in Pakistan 2011

National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad is the top ranked university in Pakistan (rated 1st in the country and 84th in Asia) according to the QS Asian University Rankings 2011.

University of Karachi is ranked 2nd in the country and 138th in Asia, while both the University of Lahore and University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore are rated in the range 171-180th

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Nicholls State University Profile

Founded in 1948, Nicholls State University is a comprehensive, regional institution located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. It offers a wide variety of accredited programs at graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as non-degree and certification programs.

The John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University is the first culinary institute in America to specialize in regional cooking.

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JD-LLM Dual Degree Program

Top universities offering JD/LLM (Juris Doctor/Master of Laws) dual/joint degree programs:

Northwestern University School of Law
- The Joint Degree in Taxation Program allows both Northwestern and non-Northwestern J.D. students to earn both the JD and LLM Tax degrees in less than the eight semesters of study. This Joint program is also open to students from other institutions.
- Northwestern

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Oldest Universities in the UK

Following are the top six oldest universities in the UK:

1) The University of Oxford - It was the first university to be established in the United Kingdom. It is also the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and a leader in learning, teaching and research. The University's oldest colleges are University College, Balliol College, and Merton College, all of which were established by

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Asian University Rankings 2011

According to the 2011 Asian university rankings by the Chosun Ilbo and Quacquarelli Symonds, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) moved up from second place last year to the No. 1 university in Asia for 2011, followed by University of Hong Kong in second place and National University of Singapore (NUS) in third place regionally.

NUS performed very well across most of the

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Leading Universities in Indiana

Following are the top leading universities in the U.S. state of Indiana:

Anderson University - It has been ranked within the top tier in the Midwestern Universities-Master's category by U.S News and World Report. Institutions in this category offer a full range of both undergraduate and master’s level degree programs.

Butler University - Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine ranks Butler 41st

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Bowie State University Profile

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is the oldest Historically Black University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is part of the University System of Maryland.

The University has the following colleges and and departments:
- The College of Education (Department of Counseling; Department of Educational Leadership; Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional

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Husson University Profile

Husson University is a private university located in Bangor, Maine, US. The University was formerly known as Husson College. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduates degrees in academic disciplines such as Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business and Technology, Computer Information Systems, Chemistry, Health Care Studies, Nursing, and more.

The University has the

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McNeese State University Profile

McNeese State University is a public university located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1939.

The University has the following colleges: Burton College of Education; College of Business; College of Engineering and Engineering Technology; College of Liberal Arts; College of Nursing; College of Science; and William J. Dore', Sr. School of Graduate

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Transylvania University Profile

Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is a top-notch liberal arts college located in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass region and one of the most progressive and dynamic metropolitan areas in the nation. It was the sixteenth college in the US.

Academic majors are offered in Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classics, Computer

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Guardian University Guide 2012

Cambridge is ranked No. 1 among the leading UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2012, followed by Oxford in second place and St Andrews in third place nationally.

The University of St Andrews remained as the top university in Scotland and the only Scottish institution in the Guardian's top 10, moving up one place from 4th in last year's table. It has eleven subjects ranked among the

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Top JD/MPP Degree Programs

Top universities offering the Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP) joint degree programs:

Pepperdine University
- The Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor degree program is a joint program between the School of Public Policy and the School of Law.
- The School of Public Policy at Pepperdine is an institutional member of: Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management; National

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Spalding University Profile

Spalding University is a private, non-profit, fully accredited, doctoral level university located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It is the oldest Catholic university west of the Alleghenies.

Spalding University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctoral

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Top Geotechnical Engineering Schools

Top schools offering geotechnical engineering programs:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
- Virginia Tech's Geotechnical Engineering Program offers studies in diverse areas including foundation engineering, landslide stabilization, environmental geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, earthquake engineering, engineering seismology, visualization, ground

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Medical Schools in Wales

Following are the leading medical schools in Wales:

Cardiff University School of Medicine
- The School of Medicine at Cardiff is one of the largest in the United Kingdom.
- The School is the largest provider of medically-related Post-Graduate Taught courses in the UK.
- The School of Medicine offers two routes of study for the MBBCh degree in Medicine: the traditional five-year programme, and a

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Campbellsville University Profile

Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University (CU) is a leading private university located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA. It offers pre-professional, undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The University has the following Schools and Colleges: College of Arts & Science; School of Business & Economics; Carver School of Social Work & Counseling; School of Education; School of Music; School of

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Top Business Schools in China

Following are some of the top business schools in China:

CEIBS China Europe International Business School
- It is ranked Number One in the Asia-Pacific region in the Financial Times' annual global business school survey for 6 consecutive years (2004-2009).
- The MBA degree is a full-time English programme taught by its permanent faculty and visiting faculty from leading business schools

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Largest Universities in South Africa

The top largest universities in South Africa include the Unisa, North-West University, University of Pretoria, Tshwane University of Technology, among others.

The University of South Africa, also known as Unisa, is the largest and oldest university in South Africa and one of the largest distance education institutions in the world. It is Africa's leading distance learning institution nurturing

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Top Jesuit Colleges & Universities

Following are the top ranked U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities:

Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska) - Creighton is a top leading Jesuit university, rooted in the Catholic tradition. It was listed at No. 1 for mid-west master's universities for the eighth year in a row (U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2011).

Georgetown University - Established in 1789, Georgetown is the oldest

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Top Automotive Engineering Schools

Following are the top schools for automotive engineering programs:

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
- IUPUI’s Motorsports Engineering has been named a Top 10 Automotive Engineering Program in the U.S.
- The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science of Degree in Motorsports Engineering degree program to prepare graduates for

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Top JD/MPH Dual Degree Program

Top universities offering J.D./M.P.H. dual/joint degree programs:

Harvard University
- The JD/MPH (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health) joint degree program is offered jointly by the Harvard Law School (HLS) and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).
- The program is designed for those with an interest in public health studies in the development of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in

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Princeton Review's Green College Guide

The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition profiled 308 colleges and universities in the United States, and three in Canada that “demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation”.

Some of the top performers include:

Clark University - It joined the ranks of outstanding universities and

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Largest Universities in North America

The best and largest universities in North America include Texas A&M University, DeVry University, University of Phoenix, University of Toronto, among others.

Texas A&M is one of the largest Universities in North America and has been ranked as the nation’s sixth largest university in enrollment. It is also consistently ranked among the country’s top 20 universities in enrollment of National

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List of Universities & Colleges in Georgia

Emory University is the highest ranked National University in the state of Georgia, placed 18th in the nation, according to the US News & World Report rankings 2009. Three Georgia institutions are placed at Tier 1, the other two are Georgia Institute of Technology (ranked 35th nationally), followed by University of Georgia (58th).

List of colleges and universities in Georgia:
Andrew College

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JD/PhD Joint Degree Programs

Top universities offering the JD/PhD joint degree programs:

New York University (NYU)
- Students who wish to enroll in the joint degree program (J.D./Ph.D.) must apply separately to the Law School and to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS). Once admitted to both schools, the student qualifies for the joint program.
- Proficiency in at least one language besides English is required of

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Top Family Medicine Schools

Following are the top ranked medical schools for family medicine programs:

University of Washington (UW)
- UW medicine teaching programs are ranked among the very best in the nation in the 2011 rankings by U.S. News & World Report, with family medicine program rated No. 1 nationally.
- The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington is one of the largest of its kind in the

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