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THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING A LEADING UNIVERSITY

By Newsweek Educational Insight

What advantages does an education from a Leading University convey to a potential student? More than you might initially think. Firstly, a leading university must have been turning out well qualified, bright and eminently employable candidates for a period of years before they become known as a top tier institution. The only way of achieving this output is for that school to have invested in recruiting the best minds for the academic staff, building the best facilities for nurturing intellect and creativity and the best curricula for directing and focusing its students' academic endeavors. This all means that attending a highly respected school increases a student's chances of joining the ranks of successful alumni that have gone before them.

Furthermore, potential students should consider the improved employment prospects that graduates from well-respected schools enjoy. Employers can warm to a candidate even before an interview upon seeing that he or she graduated from a school with good academic credentials, and recruiters, upon seeing a reputable school on a resume, can shuffle them to the top of the pile. This, coupled with the excellent networking opportunities that leading universities offer their students mean that it is more important than ever for candidates to consider the credentials of a school before enrolling.

Leading Universities in China 2020

Formed in 2006, the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a joint venture of Xi'an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the UK. As an independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, XJTLU captures the essence of both of its prestigious parents and is the first and only of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education.

The largest of XJTLU's seven schools, IBSS, is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The school is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity to create a positive impact on society through teaching, research and business engagement. IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest school to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018.

The five departments of IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 140 staff members and more than 5,000 students from over 60 different countries.

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Founded in 2000, Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) is now the largest multi-disciplinary university in Macao. For nine consecutive years, M.U.S.T. has been ranked among the Top 100 universities in the "Ranking of Top Universities in Greater China" released by Shanghai Ranking, and reached 20th in 2019. In 2019, M.U.S.T. ranked among the top 300 universities in the "World University Rankings" in 2020 by Times Higher Education, the UK.

M.U.S.T., located in a long-historic city with well-mingled Chinese and Western civilizations and cultures, and a Special Administration Region of China, a core city at the prosperous Greater Bay Area. Sits on Taipa of Macao with a campus of 210,000m2, and owns several modern teaching buildings and teaching and training laboratories with advanced facilities, including a library with extensive collections in many areas.

To cater to different interests from different people, M.U.S.T. offers tens of programs that are conducted mainly in English, with some conducted either in Chinese, Portuguese or Spanish.

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Leading Universities in Egypt 2020

The October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) was established in 1996, in compliance with the article 101 of the 1992 Law, pertaining to the establishment of private universities, and based on the Arab Republic of Egypt President's decree number 244, in 1996, which makes MSA one of the first four private universities established in Egypt.

During senior years, MSA University students work on distinguished research projects including topics mainly targeting the industry.

Experienced faculty members provide time and effort to personalize students' research experiences and enhance their innovative abilities beyond restrictions of current knowledge. Students benefit from the University facilities ranging from fully equipped research laboratories (Dentistry, Biotechnology and Pharmacy labs, the Bioequivalence Centre) to e-libraries and an enhanced e-learning system.

MSA graduates' employability skills are embedded within all curricula, and the University offers a strong support system to ensure students' productive transition from university to the pursuit of their career goals.

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Leading Universities Japan 2020

Located in the cosmopolitan city of Sendai in Japan's Northeast region, Tohoku University is renowned for its innovative research and dynamic global network. It was among the first to be conferred the status of a Designated National University by the government in 2017, and currently ranks number one on the Times Higher Education's 2020 list of Japanese universities.

A trailblazer since its founding in 1907, the university was the first to accept women, as well as graduates from technical schools, departing from the norms of other imperial universities at the turn of the 20th century. Since then, Tohoku University has continued to attract talented researchers who have put their findings towards improving quality of life around the world. Among the inventions that were born at Tohoku University are the split-anode magnetron used in microwave ovens, the steel-wire recorder and the Yagi-Uda antenna.

More recently, the university has been developing new academic fields and promoting cross-disciplinary, flexible learning where students can acquire new knowledge and unconventional skills.

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Leading Universities in Poland 2020

With 100 years of experience in engineering education, Poznan University of Technology (PUT) has proven itself as a high-quality and affordable destination for international students. PUT offers wide study options and cost-effective tuition fees (ranging from USD 1,000 – 1,600 per semester; completely free of charge for EU students), all in a city where cost of living is very reasonable. Poznan University of Technology has over 1,300 academic staff to support its 16,000 students across 10 faculties, offering 33 fields of study and over 100 specializations.

In the most recent Academic Ranking of World Universities (known as Shanghai Ranking), PUT was ranked among 500 best universities in the world in two disciplines: computer science and mechanical engineering. The University offers a broad variety of undergraduate programs (ranging from Architecture, through Electronics and Telecommunication to Automatic Control and Robotics) and wide range of graduate and PhD programs in a chosen area of study (e.g. Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Product Engineering or Software Engineering), that are developed to suit demanding academic needs. It also runs Interdisciplinary Doctoral School in English.

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Leading Universities in Portugal 2020

Nova SBE is a leading Portuguese school in the areas of Economics, Finance, and Management through its undergraduate, Master's, Ph.D., MBA, and Executive Education programs. It is on the list of the 30 best schools in Europe with about 3200 students from more than 70 different countries, with programs that are recognized by the Financial Times. The school is a member of the CEMS Alliance since December 2007, and a member of the restricted group - only 70 schools worldwide - of international Triple Crown schools (accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), being the only Portuguese school classified by Eduniversal as "Universal Business School" with five Eduniversal Palms.

Nova SBE is located on the coast of Lisbon, in Carcavelos, a vibrant and dynamic city in the heart of Portugal with eyes set on the horizon. Its bright new campus was built to be the home of the most innovative way of learning, sharing, and growing in Europe and stands out as an idyllic scenario for a learning experience like no other. It was designed to maximize interaction, taking students, teachers, researchers, and partners towards its clear horizon.

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Leading Universities in Romania 2020

"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy has an honored heritage of academic excellence dating back to its founding in 1879. In this 140 history, it has established itself as a center of excellence in education in Iasi, an enlightened breeding ground, and the cultural capital city of the European Union Eastern border.

Faculty
Over 800 faculty members dedicate their efforts to teaching and training the students to become excellent medical specialists.

Students
"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi accommodates an excellently diverse student body. Of the more than 11,000 students, master students, PhD students or residents, over 2,500 of them come from 50 different countries, making it one of the most cosmopolitan higher education institutions in Europe.

Alumni
More than 100,000 alumni in the last 10 academic years (2009-2019), over 75,000 in Romania, and over 25,000 in 85 countries from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

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Leading Universities in Saudi Arabia 2020

Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah is a premier institution of higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the cosmopolitan city of Jeddah, Dar Al-Hekma offers state-of-the-art facilities of the highest international standards on a well-designed urban campus.

Since the school's launch in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University has maintained a leading position as an institution of higher educational excellence with well-designed academic programs, highly qualified national and international faculty, an outstanding body of students and a growing and exceptional network of alumnae and graduates.

All academic programs have been designed, developed and expanded over the years starting with the Texas International Education Consortium and further expanded and developed in collaboration with leading international universities including the Hass School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Tufts University in Boston and the University of Colorado at Denver, among others.

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Leading Universities in Switzerland 2020

EHL – also known as Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne - is a pioneer of hospitality education and consistently ranks first among the world's best universities for hospitality management studies. EHL graduates join a powerful global network of 30,000 professionals and rise quickly to success as leaders and innovators in the fast-growing hospitality industry and many other fields.

World's No. 1 Hospitality University, EHL prepares students to lead and launch businesses as they:

Learn the business "hands-on" through hospitality training and industry exposure
Rise to the challenge of academic rigor and real-world consulting projects
Earn a degree recognized by industry leaders and accredited in Switzerland and the USA

An exceptional school of life, EHL offers an uplifting, international study experience that features:

Extreme diversity with 3,200 students from 120 different countries
Amazing campuses in Switzerland, great for exploring Europe
Singapore and Asia experiences with the new EHL campus
Wide variety of sports, committees, activities, and excursions

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Leading Universities in the United Kingdom 2020

Liverpool Hope University has a distinguished history extending 175 years and is Europe's only ecumenical University. It is based on Christian principles but embraces people of all faiths.

Liverpool Hope supports and encourages students to achieve the highest academic standards while becoming responsible citizens. Its mission is "to educate the whole person in mind, body and spirit".

The University is a collegiate global community, which places students at the heart of every decision. This means student satisfaction is high, with students from all over the world welcomed into the academic community.

The University's beautiful, safe and friendly campuses offer accommodation on site for all international students, while an international hub provides full orientation for visitors and support for students.

The Times newspaper recently named Liverpool as the UK's top city for graduates, based on earnings, living costs and entrepreneurship. Liverpool is rich in culture and has great links to the rest of the UK and Europe for students who want to make the most of overseas opportunities.

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Leading Universities in the USA 2020

As a leader in global education, Minnesota State University, Mankato shares the warm, inviting culture of its campus with students from more than 90 countries.

Scholarships

All new undergraduate international applicants receive a 'Cultural Contribution' scholarship, valued at $7,000 per year; students in good academic standing keep the scholarship all four years of their undergraduate studies.

Affordability

International students pay $4,442 per semester (tuition and fees); students also have opportunities to work on campus to earn extra money.

Strong academic programs

We have 130 undergraduate and 85 graduate programs, including computer information technology, engineering, nursing, finance, accounting, aviation, health sciences and information security. We are recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research as one of the top 20 universities in undergraduate research in the United States.

Exceptional safety

We are a robust public university in a safe community of 50,000, just 90 minutes away from the city of Minneapolis.

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