The Most Influential Schools in the World
Find the most influential colleges and universities in the world in nearly 25 academic disciplines
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Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology is a private college in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan and was originally known as the Far East College of Engineering and Technology. It was later renamed Asia University of Science and Technology in 2001 and then again to its current name, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, in 2018.
Lee-Ming Institute of Technology is a private university located in Taishan District, New Taipei, Taiwan. LIT is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields. LIT offers degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, business management, computer science, and design.
Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare and Management is a private, Roman Catholic, junior college in Xindian District, New Taipei and Sanxing Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. The college was initially named the Cardinal Tien College of Medicine and Nursing, but it was later renamed the Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare and Management in 2005 to reflect its expanded scope of programs.
The PHINMA – University of Pangasinan, also known as UPang, is a private and non-sectarian university located at Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines. It is a member of the PHINMA Education Network . It offers practically all undergraduate and graduate courses that Metro Manila universities offer. It has a staff of about 300 faculty members and employees.
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Rai University
Rai University is a private university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The university was established in 2012 by the Rai Foundation through the Gujarat Private Universities Act , 2012, the same act which established Indus University.
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Hedding College
Hedding College was a college in Abingdon, Illinois, that operated from 1855 to 1927. The school was named after Methodist Bishop Elizah Hedding. Merged with Illinois Wesleyan University in 1930. The campus was used by the Roosevelt Military Academy for a while.
University College of the North —formerly Keewatin Community College—is a post-secondary institution located in Northern Manitoba, Canada with two main campuses in The Pas and Thompson, respectively. UCN has a student body of approximately 2,400 annually and a staff of approximately 400.
The Catanduanes State University is a research and coeducational higher education institution and a green university in Catanduanes, Philippines. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified public university. The main campus is located in Calatagan, Virac. This institution is categorized as SUC Level III-A. It was established on June 19, 1971, by virtue of Republic Act 6341, authored by the Catanduanes Congressman Jose M. Alberto, which converted the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into the Catanduanes State Colleges. On July 8, 1972, Republic Act 6590 provided for the opening of additional courses at CSC.
Chung Chou University of Science and Technology is a private university located in Yuanlin City, Changhua County, Taiwan. History CCUT was originally established as Chung Chou Vocational Institute of Engineering in 1969. In 1991, the school name was changed to Chung Chou Junior College of Technology and in 2000, the name was changed again to Chung Chou Institute of Technology. It was finally renamed the Chung Chou University of Science and Technology on 1 August 2011. In 2015, the university had been put under observation for quality issues.
Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. History In August 1966, the Essex County Board of Freeholders approved the creation of Essex County College and in September 1968, more than a year after the Newark riots, the college opened its doors to 3,400 students at 31 Clinton Street, Newark, New Jersey.
Applied Science University is a private university located in the Shafa Badran suburb of Amman, in Jordan. It was established in 1991 as the largest private university in Jordan in terms of campus area and number of students' enrollment. It is ranked among top universities in Jordan, It was the first private university in Jordan to provide Marketing major, its English programs in engineering and physical sciences are considered one of the best in Jordan and the Middle East. The university's basketball team plays in the Jordanian premium league, It is the only university that has an athletic team that plays in a premium league in Jordan.
ICAR - Directorate of Groundnut Research formerly known as National Research Centre for Groundnut is a premier national level institute set up by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture of India to cater to the needs of agricultural science research in the field of groundnut crop in India. ICAR-DGR was established in 1979 , Gujarat to give a fillip to research for enhancing productivity of groundnut in keeping with its importance among the oilseed crops of India. The research centre came into being as the first crop commodity research unit under the category of ...
The University of Fort Lauderdale is a private non-denominational Christian university in Lauderhill, Florida. Founded in 1995, the school offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and has a mission statement of being a "premier Christian institution of higher learning empowering future leaders through higher educational degrees rooted in Biblical principles". UFTL co-founder Henry B. Fernandez leads the school as chancellor and CEO.
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Moneague College
Moneague College is a multidisciplinary institution located in Moneague, Saint Ann, Jamaica on the main road between Kingston and Ocho Rios. The college is partly situated in the former colonial-era Moneague Hotel.
The Manuel L. Quezon University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. It is named after the second president of the Philippine Manuel L. Quezon.
Bineswar Brahma Engineering College is a government college, established in 2008 by Assam Government at Kokrajhar district, Assam. In 2006 Assam Government announced that an engineering college would be set up at Kokrajhar. The college is situated at a village called Chandrapara, which is 5 km from Kokrajhar town. The engineering college is named after the prominent leader of Bodo community and former president of Bodo Sahitya Sabha Bineswar Brahma. The college is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati, Assam and is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education .
Golaghat Engineering College was established in 2018 by Assam Government at Golaghat district, Assam. On 31 March 2012, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi laid the foundation stone of the Golaghat Engineering College in Golaghat district, which was proposed by the Assam Government officially. It was officially inaugurated by chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal on 5 February 2019.
Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya or Krishnaguru Spiritual University is the sixth private university of Assam. The university is established by Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya Bill, 2017 which was passed by the Government of Assam on 9 March 2017.
Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya is a university established through The Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya Act, 2013 in the State of Assam, India in 2013. The university is located in Nagaon and is named after him.
Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University is a state government university in Nalbari, Assam, India for studies in Sanskrit language and history of Kamarupa besides other general studies including art, humanities and professional courses.
Barak Valley Engineering College is a state government engineering college located in Karimganj, Assam. It was established on 14 August 2017 by Assam Government at Karimganj district, Assam. It is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University. On 2 March 2011, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi laid the foundation stone of the Barak Valley Engineering College in Karimganj district, which was proposed by the Assam Government officially.
North Park University is a private Christian university in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is located on Chicago's north side and enrolls more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students.
Yokohama College of Pharmacy is a private university in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 2006 on the site of the former Yokohama Dreamland amusement park, converting the existing hotel building into classrooms and a library. It was founded by Yasuhisa Tsuzuki and is operated by his company, the Tsuzuki Integrated Educational Institution. The college's president is Nobel-prize laureate Leo Esaki.
The Government Law College, Coimbatore is a public law college in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Like the rest of the law colleges in Tamil Nadu, it is administered by Tamil Nadu's Department of Legal Studies, and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
Coimbatore Institute of Technology is a government-aided autonomous engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1956 by V. Rangaswamy Naidu Educational Trust. It is affiliated to Anna University.
Mingechevir Polytechnic Institute , sometimes written Mingecevir Polytechnic Institute, is a public institute of technology located in Mingechevir, Azerbaijan. It is a coeducational higher education institution, officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan. Mingechevir Politexnik Institutu offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study.
Mingachevir State University is a public university located in Mingachevir, Azerbaijan. History Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has issued an order on establishment of Mingachevir State University. Mingachevir State University will be established on the basis of the Mingachevir Polytechnic Institute under the Education Ministry and ensure staff training on all levels of high education.
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Gandhara University
The Gandhara University is a private university located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is chartered by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Gandhara University was the first private medical university of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It provides specialized training in the health sciences. The institutes that became Gandhara University were initially founded in October 1995 by surgeon Muhammad Kabir. University is recognized by the Higher Education Commission and accredited by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. It is also affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Paki...
North Seattle College is a public college in Seattle, Washington. It is one of three colleges comprising the Seattle Colleges District and part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system.
Bataan Peninsula State University is one of the state universities in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is a conglomeration of higher education institutions in Bataan. History Before the conversion, BPSU had three campuses; two were located in the City of Balanga while the third was situated in Orani, Bataan. The passage of RA 9403 resulted in the expansion of BPSU's campuses as the Act integrated the Bataan State College in Dinalupihan and its satellite campus in Abucay.
The Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture is a tertiary educational institution in Obubra, Cross River State, Nigeria. 20 million naira was allocated for infrastructure development in 2001, but only 3.9 million was reported as spent. No further allocations were provided in 2002–2005. In 2002, the college infrastructure was in decay, and it was described as "more or less a glorified secondary school." The National Youth Service Corps included the college in its list of institutions from which graduates in 2008 had to go on to undertake NYSC service. As of 2010, it was not shown as an appro...
The University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a public university located in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais departments of northern France. Its namesake is the Opal Coast region, of which it is a part. The university is situated on 4 main campuses in the towns of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Dunkirk, and Saint-Omer.
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Tidar University
Tidar University is a public university in North Magelang, Central Java. The university’s name is derived from Mount Tidar in Magelang. History Untidar was originally called Magelang Tidar University and was a private university founded in 1979. Even back then, the university had already had five faculties, although before 1980, the Faculty of Teaching and Education Science was called the Faculty of Letters. Untidar only started offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in 1984.
The Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute , in Jingdezhen city in the Jiangxi province of the People's Republic of China, is China's only institute of higher learning dedicated to the ceramic arts. The Jingdezhen area is historically significant in the development and production of Chinese ceramics; thus the university serves to link modern educational techniques and infrastructure with a source of ancient Chinese lore and tradition. Its prominent graduates include artists such as Jackson Li.
University of Wisconsin–Platteville is a public university in Platteville, Wisconsin. Part of the University of Wisconsin System, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees. The university has three colleges that serve over 8,000 students on-campus and an additional 3,000 students through its five distance education programs.
Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies is a private educational institution located in Amman, Jordan. It was established in 2002, with 30% of its share being owned by the Arab Bridge Maritime company. The first scholastic year started in fall 2004. The academy offers two-year degrees in Nautical Studies. It is accredited by the Jordan Maritime Authority.
Middle East University is a national education research consulting non-profit organization in Amman, Jordan, owned by the Company Middle East University for Graduate Studies. It is located near the Queen Alia International Airport.
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University is a public coeducational university located in the heart of the southern region, 210 km from the Capital Amman.about 9 km to the northwest of Ma'an city in the southern region of Jordan. It was established by a Royal Decree on April 28, 1999. AHU is a comprehensive public university in a self-contained campus, and has student population representing nearly every Governorate in Jordan. Over the past years, AHU has grown to eight colleges offering bachelor's degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, business, nursing, education, humanities, IT and...
Amman Arab University is a private university in Amman, Jordan. It is mainly for graduate studies. Colleges College of Education and Psychological SciencesCollege of Information TechnologyCollege of BusinessCollege of LawCollege of PharmacyCollege of Engineering
Irbid National University is a university in Jordan. Established in 1994, it is located in the northern town of Irbid. It has a student body of 6,000. Irbid National University is a private university, certified by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, the Islamic Association of Arab Universities , , and the Federation and European universities . The university President is Prof. Mohammed Said Subbarini.
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan , founded in 1993, is a private university located in Amman, Jordan. It is accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. As of 2008 there were 8,000 students enrolled in the university of whom 14% are international students from 28 countries. As is the case in all other Jordanian universities, the credit-hour system is used in the university.
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Al-Isra University
Isra University is a private university in Amman, Jordan. It was established in 1989, the first scholastic year started in fall 1991. The university offers the Bachelor of Science degree in eight majors, and graduate degrees in Law, Pharmaceutical sciences, and Engineering management.
Jordan Academy of Music is a private university located in Amman, Jordan. Established in 1989, its goal is to develop musical culture in the country.
Kaliganj Government College , established in 2015, is the government general degree college in Kaliganj, Nadia district. It offers undergraduate courses in science and arts. It is affiliated to University of Kalyani.
St Peter's College, Wexford is an Irish secondary school and former seminary located in Summerhill, overlooking Wexford town. It is a single-sex school for male pupils. Currently, the school's population is over 770.
St. Mary of the Plains College was a four-year liberal arts college in Dodge City, Kansas, United States that closed in 1992. History Soule College The roots of St. Mary of the Plains can be found in Soule College, which opened in 1888 to a gala celebration. Hopes for higher education in western Kansas were dashed by the economic depression of the 1890s. Unable to get the college off the ground, in 1903 the Presbyterians sold the institution to the Methodist Church. The Methodists had no better luck. The college was closed and the property put up for sale.
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences is the higher education establishment in Valmiera, Latvia. It was founded in 1996 and now it has around 800 students. History Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1996 to promote economic, political and social development of the area. In 2001 it changed its status from a regional governmental institution to a state educational institution. Later in 2004 it introduced two master's degree study programmes. In October 2013 it received the Green Flag award, becoming the first institution of higher education in the Baltic states to hold international Eco university status.
S.R. Fatepuria College, or Sewnarayan Rameswar Fatepuria College established in 1965, is a general degree college situated at Beldanga in Murshidabad district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated with the University of Kalyani. It also offers post graduate degrees in distance mode under Kalyani University.
Southwestern Law School is a private law school in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and enrolls nearly 1,000 students. Its campus includes the Bullocks Wilshire building, an art deco National Register of Historic Places landmark built in 1929. Southwestern is an independent law school with affiliation to the undergraduate program at California State University, Northridge.
