The Most Influential Schools in the World
Find the most influential colleges and universities in the world in nearly 25 academic disciplines
Find brilliant thinkers for your research papers and bibliographies. Using our proprietary AI program, we have ranked everyone in Wikipedia, Wikidata, Schematic Scholar, and CrossRef based on the number of citations, publications, and academically relevant web presence. This is how we find the most influential people in the world.
We then gather all the faculty and alumni associated with a college or university and attribute the people’s influence to their schools. Hence, the most influential schools are those that employ and graduate the most influential faculty and alumni.
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines is a state university system in the Philippines established on August 16, 2016, by virtue of Republic Act 10919 through the amalgamation of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology in Cagayan de Oro and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. Both campuses are located in Northern Mindanao, considered the Gateway to Mindanao, which offers a strategic locational advantage for the institution to train and develop students from all the other regions of Mindanao.
The Cluster University of Jammu , is a collegiate public state university, located in Jammu in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a cluster of five colleges of the Jammu city. It was established in 2016 under The Srinagar and Jammu Cluster Universities Act, 2016 together with Cluster University of Srinagar under the initiative of the centrally sponsored scheme, RUSA. Cluster University of Jammu along with Cluster University of Srinagar was inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar, then Minister of HRD, Government of India on 17 April 2017.
The National University of Luján is an Argentine national university, situated in Luján, Buenos Aires Province. See also The Latin American DoctaList of Argentine universitiesScience and Education in ArgentinaArgentine Higher Education Official Site
Rani Channamma University is a public university in Belagavi established by the government of Karnataka in 2010 It was created by upgrading Kittur Rani Channamma Post Graduate Centre at Belagavi which was established by the Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1982. The university is recognised by University Grants Commission and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council . As of 2021, Rani Channamma University has been awarded "Grade B+" by the NAAC
Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public community college in Waterbury, Connecticut. It is one of the 13 colleges in the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system. NVCC grants a variety of associate degrees and certificates.
Government Institute of Ceramic Technology is statewide institution in Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Gudur in Tirupati Dist. It is established in 1952. Government Institute of Ceramic Technology is an autonomous institute offering Diploma in Ceramic Technology that cater to the changing needs of industry, business and community at large using need based curricular delivered in a dynamic learning environment. AICTE approved full-time programs are offered to candidates selected as per POLYCET conducted by the government of Andhra Pradesh. The polytechnic also maintains relations with accredi...
The Universidad de La Sabana is a private university in Colombia, supervised by the Colombian Ministry of Education. It was founded on September 21, 1979 by the Asociación para la Enseñanza Aspaen, its predecessor was the INSE "Instituto Superior de Educación", considered one of the first in distance education in the country and Latin America.
Sri Ramakrishna P. U. College or Sri Ramakrishna Pre-university College is an undergraduate college located at Bunts Hostel Circle, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The college was established in 1992 by the Bunts alias Nadavara Mathr Sangha. The current principal of the college is Dr. Kishore Kumar Rai Sheni.
Claremont Lincoln University is a regionally accredited private nonprofit online university in Claremont, California. It offers a number of master's degree programss. History In March 2008, the Board of Trustees at Claremont School of Theology voted to establish a new university focused on interfaith dialogue. The purpose of the “University Project”, as it was known at the time, was to create a new educational environment in which representatives of the world’s religions could study together and address key social problems – including religious violence. The Claremont School of Theology Board...
Silver Jubilee Government College is located in B- Camp, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of independence India. It was established in 1972 by the government of Andhra Pradesh. Both male and female students from Andhra Pradesh are admitted after passing an entrance test.
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Madura College
The Madura College established in 1856, is one of the oldest academic institutions in Madurai, India. It is an autonomous arts and science college affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University. History The college started as a Zilla School in 1856 as an outcome of Wood's despatch of 1854. In 1880, a college Department was added under the affiliation of the University of Madras. The School and the College Departments were both taken over by 'Madura Native School Committee' and renamed itself as the 'Madura Committee' in 1889.
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Thiagarajar College
Thiagarajar College is an autonomous government-aided college located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and is ranked 22nd among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Sourashtra College, Madurai, is a general degree college located in Pasumalai, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. The college is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
Fatima College, Madurai, is a women's general degree college located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1953. The college is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science.
Tamil Nadu Open University is an Indian institution for open and distance learning established by the government of Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Chennai. The university was established by the Legislative Assembly of the government of Tamil Nadu in Act 27 of 2002 to provide access to higher education for those who had been previously unable to pursue it. It opened in 2003, was recognized by the University Grants Commission in September 2015, and is one of five universities approved to offer distance learning outside its state of establishment. it was one of 14 sta...
Christian Life College in Stockton, California, is a Oneness Pentecostal (UPCI) college founded in 1949 (it was known as the Western Apostolic Bible College until 1980). The school recently gained its accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Christian Life grants undergraduate degrees in Bible & Theology, Business Administration & Leadership, and General Ministry. While it is not currently possible to earn a degree fully online, the college does offer many classes in an online format. Tuition is broken down by credit hour. Each hour costs $175, and there is a $2,150 fee per semester for room and board.
The University of Bamenda is an Anglophone university in Bamenda, NorthWestern Cameroon. History The university opened in 2011 as the second English language university in Cameroon, the University of Buea having been the only one up until then. It began with the Higher Teachers Training College and the Higher Technical Teachers Training College as the only faculties.
Columbus State Community College is a public community college in Columbus, Ohio. Founded as Columbus Area Technician's School in 1963, it was renamed Columbus Technical Institute in 1965 and was renamed again to its current name in 1987. The college has grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963, to its current enrollment of over 27,000 students over two campuses, nine regional learning centers, and online courses.
Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a university based in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China. History It was established on October 16, 1958 as the Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine College. In 1978, the college became a national college for Traditional Chinese Medicine College. In 1981, the college was classified as a higher education institution in the province. In 1996, the university restructured into a public university and became officially as the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Southern University at Shreveport is a junior college in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the historically black Southern University System. SUSLA, pushed to fruition by the administration of Governor John J. McKeithen, opened for instruction on September 19, 1967. At the same time a second junior college, Louisiana State University at Shreveport, also opened. LSUS later became began offering bachelor's degrees but SUSLA remains a junior college. The university is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Holy Child College of Information Technology Inc. was owned by Marivet S. Caballero. As the school’s chief governing body, the Board of Trustees protects the university’s integrity, ensures that it fulfills the purposes for which it was established, and preserves and augments its physical and financial assets.
St. Xavier's College of Education , Patna , co-educational, self-financed, Catholic minority institution in Patna, Bihar, India. Founded in 1988 by the Patna Province of the Society of Jesus, it is named after St. Francis Xavier, a Spanish Jesuit saint of the 16th century and Catholic missionary to India.
The Assumption College of Davao is also referred to by its acronym ACD. It is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Missionaries of the Assumption in Davao City, Philippines. It was established by the Daughters of Mary of the Assumption in 1958. Formerly named the Assumption School of Davao , it was renamed the Assumption College of Davao in 1998 on its 40th anniversary.
Oslo New University College is a private, regional college offering courses at bachelor and masters level in health sciences, psychology, economics, digital marketing and humanities. Based in St. Hanshaugen in Oslo, Norway, the college has an enrollment of 2,800 students, including those studying via the Internet.
Teikyo University of Japan in Durham is an overseas campus of Teikyo University located on the campus of Durham University in the Lafcadio Hearn Culture Centre. The campus was established in 1990 and operates as a language and cultural exchange facility for students from Teikyo University in Tokyo.
Australian Lutheran College , formerly Luther Seminary and Lutheran Teachers College, is a higher education institution serving the Lutheran Church of Australia and a registered teaching institution of University of Divinity. and the Adelaide College of Divinity.
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Cavan Institute
Cavan Institute is a third level college located in the town of Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. The college's main locations are at several locations in the town and at the former Army Barracks on the Dublin Road, which was purchased by County Cavan VEC and opened in 2023.
Suzuka University of Medical Science is a private university in Suzuka, Mie, Japan, established in 1991. The present name was adopted in 1998. External links Official website
Dallas College Richland Campus is a public community college in Dallas, Texas. The school was founded in 1972 and is part of Dallas College. It is the largest campus in the college, featuring about 20,000 students. Located on the old Jackson farm, the campus comprises including Thunderduck Lake.
The Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst or Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig is one of the oldest art schools in Germany, dating back to 1764. The school has four colleges specializing in fine arts, graphic design, photography and new media art.
Qingdao University of Technology , formerly known as Qingdao Technological University, is a university in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It offers programs in civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering.
Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya is deemed university at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu, India. The university was established in 1993 with the blessing of Their Holiness Pujyasri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal and Pujyasri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal. It attained the status of Deemed University in 1993.
Cotabato State University or CotSU formerly Cotabato City State Polytechnic College is a government-funded higher education institution located in Cotabato City, Philippines. It is mandated to provide professional and advanced vocational instruction and training in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, science and technology, engineering, and industrial technologies. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in its field of specialization. Its main campus is located in Cotabato City.
Minnan Normal University, ' previously known as Zhangzhou Normal University is a public university located in Zhangzhou, Fujian, China. Location Zhangzhou Normal University is located in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, a city on the west coast of the Taiwan Straits.
The T. John College of Pharmacy is a private college run under T. John Group of Institutions, which was established in 1993. Over a period of years, the college has produced Pharmacists who are serving the profession by working in fields of Pharmacy like marketing, R&D, production, and academics.
The German Historical Institutes , , are six independent academic research institutes of the Max Weber Foundation dedicated to the study of historical relations between Germany and the host countries in which they are based.
Sanyo-Onoda City University is a public university in San'yō-Onoda, Yamaguchi, Japan. The school was first established as a junior college in 1987. It became a four-year college in 1995. Faculty & Graduate Schools Faculty of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Applied ChemistryFaculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesDepartment of Pharmaceutical SciencesGraduate School of EngineeringDepartment of Engineering
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MediaTech Institute
MediaTech Institute for Creative Arts is a for-profit technical school specializing in media production with two locations in Texas. In 1999, the school was founded as Dallas Sound Lab’s audio engineering program. MediaTech Institute was established in 2003 when the Dallas and Austin Sound Labs acquired an additional location in Houston. MediaTech has schools in Houston and Dallas.
The National University of Engineering is located in Managua, Nicaragua. It is acknowledged by its meticulous and selective admission system, through a high difficulty exam with top components of math and physics. The average acceptance rate is about 6% out of a pool of more than 2,000 applicants per year. This keeps the new students compromised permanently to the "highest exigency level" of excellency.
Kurgan State University is a university in Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast of Russia. It was established in 1995 in accordance with presidential decree No. 990 on 30 September 1995, merging the Kurgan Engineering Institute, dating from 1959, with the Kurgan State Pedagogical Institute, dating from 1951. The university prepares students in humanitarian, socio-economic and technical specialties.
Suffolk County Community College is a public community college in Selden, New York. It is part of the State University of New York system and is funded in part by Suffolk County, New York. Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959 and has three campuses: Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead. It also has two satellite centers in Sayville and downtown Riverhead.
Maria College is a private Roman Catholic college in Albany, New York. History Maria College was founded in 1958 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy to serve as a sister formation college, an institution where aspiring Sisters of Mercy could receive a college degree that would qualify them to teach. Under the leadership of Maria College's first President, Sister Mary Borromeo, the focus on educating only religious sisters slowly changed, and the college received permission to open its doors to the public in 1964.
Government College of Engineering, Srirangam is a government technical college in Sethurappatti, Srirangam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 2013 and offers courses in different engineering branches.
The Merseburg University of Applied Sciences is an institution of higher education located in the town of Merseburg, Germany. It was established on April 1, 1992. Its precursor was the Technical University Leuna-Merseburg .
East Mississippi Community College , formerly East Mississippi Junior College, is a public community college in Scooba, Mississippi. EMCC serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties in east central Mississippi. The college has two principal campuses in Scooba and Mayhew, Mississippi and offers courses at five other locations. One of fifteen community colleges in Mississippi, EMCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and the Associate of Arts deg...
Government Postgraduate College Sahiwal is a college in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated next to Canal Colony, beside Farid Town, an upscale, planned residential area of Sahiwal. The Sahiwal Government College's History It starts back in 1942, when some educators established Government College Montgomery in a rented building on a circular road in the city.
West Cheshire College was a further education, vocational college in the North West of England. It had over 20,000 students at its two main campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester as well as in workplaces and community venues. In March 2017 it was merged with South Cheshire College, based in Crewe, to form Cheshire College – South & West, which as of 2020 retains the Ellesmere Port and Chester campuses.
The Mount St. Joseph University is a private, Roman Catholic university in Delhi, Ohio. It was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The university enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate students and approximately 300 graduate students. It offers 48 undergraduate programs, nine associate degrees, pre-professional and certificate programs, and graduate programs.
The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco is a state-run polytechnic institute of higher education, comprising schools of agriculture, technology, management, education, art and health. It is headquartered in the city of Castelo Branco where most of its schools operate and has a business management school in the neighboring town of Idanha-a-Nova. The first two schools of this institution opened in 1982 - ESA - Escola Superior Agrária and 1985 - ESE - Escola Superior de Educação .
