Washington, DC (20 August 2009) – Today, U.S. News and World Report released its annual list of U.S. university rankings. But did you know that the magazine also ranks universities worldwide? This year, the magazine released a list of the world’s top 400 universities based on information from the Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings. On the list, 17 of the top 100 universities are UK institutions – a considerable accomplishment for a nation one-tenth the size of the United States, which is home to 37 of the top 100 world institutions.
The UK is the most popular destination for Americans who study outside the United States. In the 2006-2007 school year (the most recent year for which statistics are available), more than 47,000 Americans enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or study abroad programs in the UK.
Americans are increasingly aware of the high quality education offered by UK institutions for many reasons:
[Note: most of the top 20 universities attended by Americans are three-year institutions; some are four-year institutions.]
The 17 UK universities recognized as top 100 world institutions include: University of Cambridge (3), University of Oxford (4), Imperial College London (6), University College London (7), King’s College London (22), University of Edinburgh (23), University of Manchester (29), University of Bristol (32), London School of Economics (66), University of Warwick (69), University of Glasgow (73), University of Birmingham (75), University of Sheffield (76), University of York (81), University of St. Andrews (83), University of Nottingham (86) and University of Southampton (99).
Notes to editors: To speak with an American student about their experiences studying in the UK, or to learn more about UK higher education, please contact Carrie Annand (contact details below). To learn more about UK universities online, please visit the British Council’s website. To read about the study’s methodology, please visit U.S. News & World Report.
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