The process of looking for the best university can seem intimidating to some. Choosing a good university is always a must, as the selection by an employer between two good candidates often comes down to which one has the most impressive resume and education, and in the case of engineers, having a degree from MIT, CalTech or Standford often talks for itself. Of course, universities like CalTech, MIT and Standford are the first ones that come to mind when one think about U.S. top engineering universities. But there are many other prestigious U.S. universities to graduate from or to pursue your postgraduate studies. So if you are in the search of the best U.S. universities for Engineering and Technology, here are are top 10, based on the QS criteria.
Best engineering schools in the US
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Ranked #1 university in the discipline of Engineering and IT for several years in a row, it is not surprising to find MIT leading the pack again this year. Located along the Charles River, this university offers an attractive combination of some of the top and most impressive engineering academic programs and best location.
2. Stanford University
One of the finest institution of the West Coast is with no doubt Standford University. Located in California, this university offers the perfect combination of refreshing Californian weather, great architecture and competitive academic disciplines, including Engineering and IT, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Arts & Humanities.
3. University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
The mild climate of California seems to attract top students to the West Cost, and Berkeley or UCB is no exception, attracting some of the most talented and gifted students in the U.S. Located in the San Francisco Bay area, this highly acclaimed Californian university ranks best in Engineering, Humanities and Science programs.
4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Regarded as one of the world’s top and most rigorous engineering school, it is easy to see why CalTech does so well: high admission standards, a ratio of 3 students for 1 faculty member and a fairly small size institution (less than 1000 students).
5. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
Carnegie MellON University is well known i the world of engineering. Ranked among the best for its engineering program, this private university of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has selective entrance requirements.
6. Georgia Institute of Technology
This 400-acre campus is located in the busy center of Atlanta, in the state of Georgia. This institute of technology has been among the United States top public universities, with strengths in its sciences and engineering programs, this university puts lots of emphasis on research and development. With about 53 millions dollars dedicated to athletics, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets represent the institution with 8 different men teams and 7 women teams.
7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Spanning between two cities of Illinois, Urbana and Champagn, this university welcomes every year over 40,000 students spread out into 150 majors, the two most recognize one being the science program and the engineering program. But UIUC is not all about strong academics only, the university is also has 19 varsity teams and is a member of the Big Ten Conference, U.S. oldest division I college athletic conference.
8. Cornell University
Cornell University is a heritage of excellence in education. Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes, this immense campus overlooks gorgeous views of Lake Cayuga. This unique institution is the most pedagogically heterogeneous school of the Ivy League.
9. University of Michigan
Not surprisingly, this public institution has more than once ranked as one of the top university in the U.S. This is no surprise as almost a quarter of the admitted student had a 4.0 or higher GPA in high school. Athletes are also welcomed as the institution is a major player of the Big Ten Conference. With 200 undergraduate majors and major strengths in programs such as Engineering and IT, Social Sciences and Art & Humanities, this university welcomes every year close to 40,000 students
10. Princeton University
Ranked overall #10 university in the world, Princeton University has nothing to be envious of other universities. Founded in 1746, this private institution is ranked # 2 by the U.S. News & World Report, highly ranked graduate programs of the institution are the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs as well as the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Sources:
- http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2010/subject-rankings/technology
- http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities-ranking
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