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4/02/2016

Top universities in the Nordic countries

Europe’s Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,Norway and Sweden) offer 26 internationally ranked universities. Within the Nordic region, Finland claims the highest number of ranked institutions, despite being the most sparsely populated country in Europe, while Denmark offers the highest-ranked university in the group. The top universities in the Nordic countries are:

Denmark

1. University of Copenhagen (69th in the world; 22nd in Europe)

2. Aarhus University (107th in the world; 42nd in Europe)

+ 3 more top universities in Denmark

Finland

1. University of Helsinki (joint 96th in the world; 38th in Europe)

2. Aalto University (joint 139th in the world; joint 59th in Europe)

+ 7 more top universities in Finland

Norway

1. University of Oslo (joint 135th in the world; joint 55th in Europe)

2. University of Bergen (181st in the world; 79th in Europe)

+ 2 more top universities in Norway

Sweden

1. Lund University (joint 70th in the world; joint 23rd in Europe)

2. KTH Royal Institute Of Technology (92nd in the world; 34th in Europe)

+6 more top universities in Sweden

Top universities in Canada

Canada has a well-established position among the world’s leading study destinations; as of 2014, it was the seventh most popular country for international students, who accounted for 8% of all post-secondary students in the country. The most popular Canadian provinces for international students are Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, which between them are home to many of the top universities in Canada.

For those looking to study at an elite university in one of the world’s most developed nations, applying to study in Canada can be an attractive option. A total of 26 universities in Canada feature in the QS World University Rankings® 2015/16, of which three are in the world’s top 50, with 10 more making the world’s top 300 – a feat matched only by a handful of other nations.

The two highest Canadian entries are McGill University (24th) and the University of Toronto (34th), located in Montréal and Toronto respectively, the two largest cities in Canada. Also ranked within the global top 300 are the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, Université De Montréal, McMaster University, theUniversity of Waterloo, Western University, the University of Calgary, and Queen’s University.

Higher education in Canada

Undergraduate degrees in Canada can take either three or four years to complete, depending on the university. Postgraduate degrees last between one and three years to complete, depending on the type of degree. Different types of higher education providers in Canada include: community colleges; technical, applied arts or applied science schools (which grant certificates, diplomas, associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees); or universities (which carry out research and provide both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees).

As universities in Canada are managed by provincial governments, you’ll find there will be slight differences in how education is carried out. Quebec in particular is markedly different to the rest of Canada, with different term times and length of study. For instance, students finish secondary school a year early and must take a mandatory pre-university ‘General and Vocational College’ (CEGEP) course, essentially eliminating the freshman year of university. Check with your chosen institutions for specific details.

Studying a master’s or PhD? To find out about studying in Canada at graduate level, get your free online copy of the QS Top Grad School Guide.

Top universities for economics in Latin America

Five countries in Latin America appear in the economics ranking, with four ranked schools in Brazil, three each in Mexico and Argentina, two in Colombia and one in Chile.

Of these, the highest ranked are Chile’s Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Brazil’s Universidade de São Paulo (USP), both at 51-100. The next two highest ranked economics schools are Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and Colombia’s Universidad de Los Andes Colombia, both at 101-150.

Also ranked among the top 200 best universities for economics are two Mexican entrants: Instituto Tecnológico Autonomo de México (ITAM) and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Meanwhile, Argentina’s three entries are all ranked 201-300.

Top universities for economics in Europe

The UK is home to 34 of the world’s top 300 universities for economics, including nine entries within the top 100. In addition to the three UK entries in the top 10, the top 50 also features UCL (University College London, 16th) the University of Warwick (26th) and London Business School (27th).

After the UK, Italy is the European country with the next largest number of representatives in the ranking, making 16 appearances. Its leading economics school is claimed by the specialized institution Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (17th).

Germany offers 15 top economics schools, led by Universität Mannheim (joint 50th). A further nine of the world’s best economics schools are located in the Netherlands, including Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and Tilburg University, all within the world’s top 50.

Also with nine entrants is Spain, including two within the top 50: Universitat Pompeu Fabra (20th) and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (joint 50th). Meanwhile France has eight representatives, including Ecole Polytechnique ParisTech in the 51-100 range.

Sweden and Switzerland each have six representatives. The Stockholm School of Economics (34th) is Sweden’s leader in the field, while Switzerland’s ETH Zurich and theUniversity of Zurich are both also in the top 50.

Meanwhile Belgium makes five appearances in the economics ranking, including Katholieke Universiteit Leuven at 51-100. Denmark claims four entries, includingAarhus University and the University of Copenhagen in the top 100.

Austria, Russia and Finland each lay claim to three of the world’s best economics schools, with Austria’s University of Vienna and Russia’s Lomonosov Moscow State University both ranking at 101-150, while Finland’s highest-ranked economics school is Aalto University at 151-200.

The Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland and Norway all feature twice in the economics ranking, with the Irish Trinity College Dublin and the Norwegian University of Oslo both ranking 101-150. Hungary’s Central European University is ranked 151-200 while the Czech Republic’s Charles University is in the 201-300 range.

Finally, Greece and Portugal each have one entrant, with the Greek Athens University of Economics and Business ranking 151-200.

Top law schools in Europe

Another region with a strong representation in the law school rankings is Europe, with 30 entrants from the UK alone. This includes 10 UK universities ranked among the world’s top 50 for law, with a further three UK institutions in the top 100. Close behind those featured in the top 10 (see above) are UCL (University College London, 14th), King’s College London (17th), the University of Edinburgh (28th), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL, 35th) and Durham University (joint 41st).

Germany follows the UK in terms of numbers, home to 12 of the world’s top universities for law. Of these, five are within the top 100, led by Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (39th) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (48th).

Italy has nine representatives in the law school rankings, including Sapienza - Università di Roma and Università di Bologna (UNIBO), both ranked in the top 100 for law.

Eight leadinglaw schools are claimed by the Netherlands, led by Leiden University (24th). Spain follows with seven entries in the ranking, including the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), along with two more top-100 entries.

Switzerland and Belgium each have six representatives in the ranking. The University of Zurich is Switzerland’s top offering at 51-100, while Belgium claims three places within the top 100, including KU Leuven in 30th place.

France is home to four top law schools, headed up byUniversité Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (20th). Three more top universities for law are found in Ireland, two of which, including Trinity College Dublin are within the top 100.

Heading north into Scandinavia, Sweden offers three top universities for law, while Denmark and Finland each have two, and Norway one. Of these, Sweden’s Stockholm University, Finland’s University of Helsinki and Norway’s University of Oslo are all ranked within the top 100.

Lastly, Austria has two universities ranked among the world’s best for law, including the University of Vienna in the top 150, while Portugal has one representative.

Top law schools in the US & Canada

The ranking features 33 top law schools in the US and a further 11 in Canada. Of Canada’s 10 leading law schools, three are within the top 50 worldwide: the University of Toronto (19th), McGill University (26th) and the University of British Colombia (31st).

As well as taking six of the top 10 spots, the US has a total of 13 law schools within the world’s top 50. Outside of the top 10, these are the University of Chicago, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Georgetown University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan, Cornell University, and Duke University.

Other top universities in Germany

Seven more German states are home to at least one top German university, including the city-states of Hamburg and Bremen, two of the smallest states in the country. Hamburg is a cosmopolitan seaport, while Bremen is a historical city with strong industry in technology and engineering.

The remaining five states featured within the rankings are Schleswig-Holstein, a maritime state; Rhineland-Palatinate, famous for good wine; Thuringia, home to a strong student population; Saarland, a culturally diverse state bordering France; and Saxony-Anhalt, famous for its arts and cultural institutions such as the Bauhaus Dessau.

The remaining top universities in Germany are:

Universität Hamburg (192nd; 12= in Germany) – Hamburg
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (396th; 30th in Germany) – Schleswig-Holstein
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz (300th; 22nd in Germany) – Rhineland-Palatinate
Universität Bremen (348th; 27th in Germany) – Bremen
Universität Jena (397th; 31st in Germany) – Thuringia
Universität des Saarlandes (441-450; 34th in Germany) – Saarland
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (601-650, 42nd in Germany) – Saxony-Anhalt

Top universities in Lower Saxony

The last German state to get rid of its tuition fees, Lower Saxony is home to around eight million people, with key industry in automobiles and energy. As well as the historic, fairytale cities of Hamelin and Göttingen, Lower Saxony calls Hanover (or Hannover) its capital. Two of the three internationally ranked universities in Lower Saxony are TU9 members –Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig) and Leibniz Universität Hannover; the other, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, is the state’s highest ranked.

The top universities in Lower Saxony are:

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (146th in the world; 8th in Germany)
Leibniz Universität Hannover (421-430 in the world; 33rd in Germany)
Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig, 501-550 in the world; 38= in Germany)

Top universities in Baden-Württemberg

The third largest German state in terms of both population and size, Baden-Württemberg is home to 11 million people. As well as thriving automobile, engineering and metallurgical sectors, Baden-Württemberg is famous for its fairytale forests and historic towns. Baden-Württemberg is home to two TU9 members (Universität Stuttgart and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT) as well as the highest-ranked university at which to study in Germany –Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg.

The capital and largest city of Baden-Württemberg is Stuttgart. The top universities are:

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (49th in the world; 1st in Germany)
Universität Freiburg (121st in the world; 4th in Germany)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT, 127th in the world; 5th in Germany)
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (141st in the world; 7th in Germany)
Universität Ulm (249th in the world; 16= in Germany)
Universität Stuttgart (274th in the world; 19th in Germany)
Universität Konstanz (310th in the world; 24th in Germany)
Universität Mannheim (328th in the world; 25th in Germany)

Top universities in North Rhine-Westphalia

The most populous German state, North Rhine-Westphalia is located in the west of Germany and is home to approximately 17.5 million, some 22% of the nation’s population. A prime location to study in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia claims the highest number of top German universities (nine) and is home to the city of Düsseldorf (its capital) and Cologne (its largest city).

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische HochschuleAachen is the top ranked university in North Rhine-Westphalia, at 147th in the world. It is the only TU9 member in the state and one of two institutions in the region to receive funding from the government’s Excellence Initiative. The other is Universität Köln.

The top universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are:

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (147th in the world; 9th in Germany)
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (177th in the world; 11th in Germany)
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (249th in the world; 16= in Germany)
Universität zu Köln (305th in the world; 23rd in Germany)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (388th in the world; 28th in Germany)
Universität Düsseldorf (411-420 in the world; 32nd in Germany)
Technische Universität Dortmund (TU Dortmund, 491-500 in the world; 36= in Germany)
Universität Bielefeld (501-550 in the world; 38= in Germany)
Universität Duisburg-Essen (501-550 in the world; 38= in Germany)