Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university located in Massachusetts, USA. It is one of the Ivy League schools. The university was originally established in 1636 by the legislative body of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On March 13, 1639, in gratitude for a donation from a minister named John Harvard, the institution was renamed Harvard College. In 1780, Harvard College was renamed Harvard University. Today, Harvard University is one of the world's most renowned academic institutions, enjoying high prestige, wealth, and influence, and is often referred to as the think tank of the U.S. government.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a comprehensive private university in the United States, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, separated from Boston's Back Bay by the Charles River. MIT has an extremely significant influence both in the United States and globally. It has nurtured numerous talents who have made substantial impacts on the world and is a pioneering leader in global high technology and advanced research. MIT enjoys a global reputation in the fields of natural sciences and engineering, and its disciplines such as management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics are also outstanding.
Columbia University
Columbia University, established in 1754, is located in Manhattan, New York City, USA. It is a private Ivy League school composed of three undergraduate colleges and thirteen graduate schools. The university's alumni and faculty have collectively won 87 Nobel Prizes, including three U.S. Presidents and President Obama. Additionally, Columbia University's schools of medicine, law, business, and journalism are among the top in the world. The Pulitzer Prize, awarded by the university's journalism school, is the highest honor in American journalism.
Yale University
Yale University is a private university founded in 1701, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Its original name was 'Collegiate School'. Yale University is the third oldest university in American history (the first is Harvard University, and the second is the College of William & Mary). The university is renowned for its faculty, academic innovation, curriculum, and facilities, and is considered one of the top three universities and graduate schools in the United States, alongside Harvard University and Princeton University. Harvard University is known for its graduate education, the College of William & Mary is known for its undergraduate education, and Yale University excels in both fields. Yale University consistently ranks among the top in world university rankings.
Princeton University
Princeton University is a renowned private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, USA, and is one of the eight members of the Ivy League. The school was founded in 1746 and was originally named 'College of New Jersey', located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It moved to Princeton in 1756 and was officially renamed Princeton University in 1896.
The school has an outstanding reputation in terms of faculty, academic innovation, curriculum, and facilities, and is on par with prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Yale University. Princeton University's campus is located in the southwestern part of the Delaware Plain, covering an area of about 7 square kilometers, bordered by Carnegie Lake to the east and the Delaware River to the west. The campus is surrounded by beautiful scenery, lush green lawns, and clear rivers. As one of the oldest higher education institutions in the United States, Princeton University has consistently maintained its excellent academic reputation.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, is a prestigious private research university and one of the eight Ivy League schools. Founded in 1740, it is the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the United States and the first modern university in the country. Notably, nine signers of the Declaration of Independence and eleven signers of the United States Constitution are closely associated with the university. Benjamin Franklin is one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania.
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious comprehensive universities in the United States. It consistently ranks among the top 15 universities globally and is highly sought after by students worldwide. The UCLA campus is open and without walls, allowing visitors to freely explore this world-class institution. As you walk through the campus, you can see students sitting on the lawns, chatting and playing, enjoying the sunshine and freedom. Royce Hall, with its century-old history, highlights the university's long-standing heritage. The campus is lush with trees, filled with the fragrance of flowers and the sounds of birds, creating a pleasant and refreshing environment. Visitors can also tour the library and various academic buildings to deeply experience the unique charm of this world-class university.
Stanford University
Stanford University is a world-renowned private university located in Stanford, California. Since its founding, it has been considered one of the most outstanding universities in the world. The university is situated near San Francisco and possesses one of the largest endowments among world universities. The campus covers an area of 35 square kilometers, making it one of the second largest universities in the United States by area.
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university in the United States. It was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1891 and officially opened on October 1, 1892. The University of Chicago is one of the most prestigious private universities in the United States, ranking 4th in academic reputation among American universities. The university has 81 Nobel laureates among its alumni, including Chinese-American physicists Tsung-Dao Lee, Chen-Ning Yang, and Daniel Chee Tsui.
