Top 10 Best Universities in the U.S. 2021

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The United States is the most popular study abroad destination, with hundreds of thousands of international students coming to pursue their dream programs at various top-quality universities.

Some U.S. institutions are highly ranked by prestigious university ranking providers like Times Higher Education World (THE) University, achieving significant recognition in aspects such as research output and outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The Times Higher Education World (THE) University Rankings provider is globally recognized and often used by students as part of their research before applying to study in the U.S.

Below are the top 10 universities in the United States for 2021, as announced by Times Higher Education (THE), out of a total of 172 institutions ranked:

  1. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
    Founded in 1891 in Pasadena, California, Caltech is a private educational institution with six constituent units. The university has just over 2,200 students and excels in fields such as chemical engineering, earth sciences, and astronomy. Caltech is also highly regarded for its many notable alumni, including 39 Nobel Prize winners.

In 2019, Caltech ranked 3rd in the list of best universities in the U.S., following Stanford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Moreover, for three consecutive years (2017-2019), Caltech was ranked first among the world's best universities with under 5,000 students.

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  1. Stanford University
    Located in California, Stanford University was founded in 1891 and currently has approximately 15,000 students (22% are international) and 2,500 faculty members involved in teaching and research. Stanford offers leading programs in computer science, engineering, and unique fields like aerodynamics and energy, as well as biomedical computation. The ratio of four students per faculty member ensures close interaction between students and faculty.

For many years, Stanford has consistently appeared in rankings of the best universities in the U.S. and worldwide. In 2020, the university ranked 2nd among the top universities in the U.S., dropping one position compared to 2019.

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  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    Founded in 1861 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT has 11,000 students, 30% of whom are international, representing 154 countries and territories. MIT is renowned for its research and education in physical sciences, engineering, and biology.

Graduates from MIT include 85 Nobel laureates, 58 National Science Medal winners, and 29 National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients.

In 2019, MIT ranked 2nd among the top universities in the U.S., one position higher than in 2020.

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  1. Princeton University
    Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a prestigious institution with a history spanning more than 200 years. Located in New Jersey, Princeton is home to nearly 7,000 students and 1,500 staff and faculty members.

Princeton offers many graduate research programs, excelling in natural sciences, particularly in astronomy and plasma physics. The university boasts 15 Nobel Prize winners, 10 National Humanities Medal recipients, and 21 National Science Medal recipients. Notable alumni include President John F. Kennedy, Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon), and author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

In 2020, Princeton ranked 4th among the top universities in the U.S., rising one position compared to 2019.

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  1. Harvard University
    One of the most famous universities in the world, Harvard University was founded in 1636 in Massachusetts, making it the oldest university in the U.S. Currently, Harvard has 20,000 students, of whom one-quarter are international. Its academic programs are diverse, focusing on engineering, applied sciences, medicine, and information technology.

Among its distinguished alumni, Harvard has produced eight U.S. presidents, 158 Nobel laureates, 14 Turing Award winners, and 62 billionaires.

In THE's 2019 ranking of top U.S. universities, Harvard ranked 6th, one position lower than in 2020.

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  1. Yale University
    Founded in 1701 in Connecticut, Yale is the second-oldest university in the U.S., after Harvard. It currently has nearly 12,000 students and 4,000 faculty members. Yale offers education in four main areas: arts, sciences, international studies, and literature, with more than 70 majors. Yale is also one of the most selective universities, with an acceptance rate of just 6%.

In 2020, Yale ranked 6th in the U.S. university rankings, climbing two positions compared to 2019.

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  1. University of Chicago
    Located in Chicago, Illinois, the University of Chicago was founded in 1890 and comprises six schools and a continuing education center. It is home to 15,000 students and over 2,000 faculty members.

The university’s undergraduate program focuses on social sciences, biology, and physics. It is also known for conducting the first self-sustained nuclear reaction and having the largest private university press in the U.S. A total of 87 alumni and faculty members of the university have received Nobel Prizes.

In 2019, Chicago ranked 7th among U.S. universities, maintaining the same position in 2020.

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  1. University of Pennsylvania
    Located in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740 and is renowned for programs in basic sciences, anthropology, law, medicine, engineering, and business. The university consistently ranks among the most competitive in the U.S., with an acceptance rate of only 10.2%. Currently, it has about 20,000 students and 4,600 faculty members.

In both 2019 and 2020, the University of Pennsylvania maintained its position in the U.S. university rankings.

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  1. Johns Hopkins University
    Established in 1876 in Maryland, Johns Hopkins University has campuses in Maryland, Washington, Italy, China, and Singapore. It currently has 19,000 students and 3,100 faculty members, focusing on arts, engineering, healthcare, and nursing.

Like the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University’s ranking remained unchanged between 2019 and 2020.

 

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University of California, Berkeley
Founded in 1868 through the merger of the University of California and the College of Mechanical, Mining, and Agriculture, UC Berkeley has made significant contributions to natural sciences and social activities. It currently has nearly 30,000 students and over 2,100 faculty members.

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