Top US universities
The stand out feature of a US university is the liberal arts curriculum. Students study wide range of subjects throughout their 4 years and don't need to decide on a major until the end of the second year - making this a great option for those who can't decide what to study! But within the US university landscape, there are 3 different types of college.
Private Colleges
+ Privately funded + Smaller student body (5-20,000) + Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, UChicago
Public Colleges
+ State-funded + Larger student body (20-50,000) + UCLA, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Purdue
Liberal Arts Colleges
+ Emphasis on undergraduate study and liberal arts curriculum + Small student body (1-3,000) + Swarthmore, Amhurst, Williams, Wellesley
Top UK universities
At UK universities, students choose the subject they would like to study and go in-depth in that field throughout their 3 years. This makes them a perfect option for students who know what they want to focus on and can leave a specialist in their field. The top UK universities are split into different groups.
Oxbridge
+ Tutorial system; small class sizes + Top-ranked universities in the UK + Oxford & Cambridge
G5
+ Hold 4 of the top 5 spots for the best ranked universities in the UK + UCL, Imperial, LSE, Oxbridge
Russell Group
+ Group of 24 public research universities + Durham, Exeter, Cardiff, Birmingham
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