1.Harvard University, United States
Harvard University is rated the number one university in World University Rankings 2009. Harvard is the oldest American institution of higher education, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a single master to Entrance of over 18,000 degree candidates, including students and students in 10 major academic units. An additional 13,000 students enrolled in one or more courses at the Harvard Extension School. Over 14,000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2,000 faculty. There are also 7,000 faculty appointments teaching in affiliated hospitals.
2.University of OXFORD, United Kingdom
The University of Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university located in the city of Oxford, England. The history of this university can be traced at least from the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of its foundation remains unclear. According to legend, after the outbreak of unrest between students and city dwellers in 1209, some Oxford academics fled to the northeast, to the city of Cambridge, and founded the University of Cambridge. Both universities have since competed with each other, and are the most selective college in the United Kingdom.
3.The University Of Chicago
The University of Chicago or the University of Chicago (usually referred to as Chicago or UChicago) is a private university, which focuses on coeducational research and is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The University of Chicago was founded by generous oil entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller in 1890; William Rainey Harper became the first president or rector in 1891 and the first classes were held in 1892.
4.University Of Cambridge
Cambridge University is rated second best in the World University Rankings 2009. Cambridge University is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the UK. His reputation for outstanding academic achievement is recognized worldwide and reflects students' intellectual accomplishments, as well as world-class native research conducted by University and High School staff.
Its reputation is supported by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers studying and teaching, such as External Tests. The high standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and the vast resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are experts in their world field, but also more personalized teaching is organized through Colleges. Many opportunities for students to interact with ulemas from all levels, both formally and informally.
5.California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
The university is one of the most prominent universities in research. Caltech maintains a strong emphasis in natural science and engineering. Caltech owns and operates the world's leading "autonomous" space shuttle complex known as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. JPS observes the design and operation of NASA's many space explorations unlike "National Laboratories" (US National Laboratory) and other NASA Space Centers, the JPS facility is only in contract to the government
6.Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States
MIT is a leader in science and technology, as well as many other fields, including management, economics, linguistics, political science, and philosophy. The most famous departments and schools are Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, Whitehead Institute and Sloan School of Management. 59 of the current or former members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize.