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In reply to the discussion: Are Gaza Protests Happening Mostly at Elite Colleges? (Yes) [View all]Celerity
(54,612 posts)10. UCLA absolutely is an elite university. Ranked 14th in global universities in one of the bigger rankings.
2022-2023 Best Global Universities Rankings
These institutions from the U.S. and more than 90 other countries have been ranked based on 13 indicators that measure their academic research performance and their global and regional reputations. Students can use these rankings to explore the higher education options that exist beyond their own countries' borders and to compare key aspects of schools' research missions. These are the world's 2,000 top universities. Read the methodology »
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings
These institutions from the U.S. and more than 90 other countries have been ranked based on 13 indicators that measure their academic research performance and their global and regional reputations. Students can use these rankings to explore the higher education options that exist beyond their own countries' borders and to compare key aspects of schools' research missions. These are the world's 2,000 top universities. Read the methodology »
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings
Harvard University United States|Cambridge (U.S.)
#1 in Best Global Universities
Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest higher education institution in the U.S.
#1 in Best Global Universities
Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest higher education institution in the U.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) United States|Cambridge (U.S.)
#2 in Best Global Universities
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861.
#2 in Best Global Universities
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861.
Stanford University United States|Stanford
#3 in Best Global Universities
Stanford University was founded in 1885 and is located in Californias Bay Area, around 30 miles south of San Francisco.
#3 in Best Global Universities
Stanford University was founded in 1885 and is located in Californias Bay Area, around 30 miles south of San Francisco.
University of California Berkeley United States|Berkeley
#4 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaBerkeley is situated roughly 15 miles from San Francisco in what is known as the Bay Area.
#4 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaBerkeley is situated roughly 15 miles from San Francisco in what is known as the Bay Area.
University of Oxford United Kingdom|Oxford
#5 in Best Global Universities
The exact date of the University of Oxfords founding is unknown, but the school traces its roots back to at least 1096.
#5 in Best Global Universities
The exact date of the University of Oxfords founding is unknown, but the school traces its roots back to at least 1096.
University of Washington Seattle United States|Seattle
#6 in Best Global Universities
The University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861.
#6 in Best Global Universities
The University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861.
Columbia University United States|New York City
#7 in Best Global Universities
Columbia University is a private institution that was founded in 1754. It is located in the Upper West Side of New York.
#7 in Best Global Universities
Columbia University is a private institution that was founded in 1754. It is located in the Upper West Side of New York.
University of Cambridge United Kingdom|Cambridge (U.K.)
#8 in Best Global Universities
The University of Cambridge, located around 60 miles north of London, traces its history back to 1209.
#8 in Best Global Universities
The University of Cambridge, located around 60 miles north of London, traces its history back to 1209.
California Institute of Technology United States|Pasadena
#9 in Best Global Universities
The California Institute of Technology, known as Caltech, was founded in 1891 as Throop University.
#9 in Best Global Universities
The California Institute of Technology, known as Caltech, was founded in 1891 as Throop University.
Johns Hopkins University United States|Baltimore
#10 in Best Global Universities
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876.
#10 in Best Global Universities
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876.
Yale University United States|New Haven
#11 in Best Global Universities
Yale University was founded in 1701, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the U.S.
#11 in Best Global Universities
Yale University was founded in 1701, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the U.S.
University College London United Kingdom|London (U.K.)
#12 in Best Global Universities
University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826.
#12 in Best Global Universities
University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826.
Imperial College London United Kingdom|London (U.K.)
#13 in Best Global Universities
Imperial College London is a public institution that was founded in 1907.
#13 in Best Global Universities
Imperial College London is a public institution that was founded in 1907.
University of California Los Angeles United States|Los Angeles
#14 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, commonly referred to as UCLA, is a public institution that was founded in 1919.
#14 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, commonly referred to as UCLA, is a public institution that was founded in 1919.
University of Pennsylvania United States|Philadelphia
#15 in Best Global Universities
The University of Pennsylvania, also known as Penn, was founded in 1740.
#15 in Best Global Universities
The University of Pennsylvania, also known as Penn, was founded in 1740.
Princeton University United States|Princeton
#16 in Best Global Universities (tie)
Princeton University was founded in 1746, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the U.S.
#16 in Best Global Universities (tie)
Princeton University was founded in 1746, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the U.S.
University of California San Francisco United States|San Francisco
#16 in Best Global Universities (tie)
The University of CaliforniaSan Francisco is a public institution that was founded in 1864.
#16 in Best Global Universities (tie)
The University of CaliforniaSan Francisco is a public institution that was founded in 1864.
University of Toronto Canada|Toronto
#18 in Best Global Universities
The University of Toronto is a public institution that was founded in 1827.
#18 in Best Global Universities
The University of Toronto is a public institution that was founded in 1827.
University of Michigan United States|Ann Arbor
#19 in Best Global Universities
The University of MichiganAnn Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817.
#19 in Best Global Universities
The University of MichiganAnn Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817.
University of California San Diego United States|La Jolla
#20 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaSan Diego is a public institution that was established in 1960.
#20 in Best Global Universities
The University of CaliforniaSan Diego is a public institution that was established in 1960.
Cornell University United States|Ithaca
#21 in Best Global Universities
Cornell University is a private institution that was founded in 1865.
#21 in Best Global Universities
Cornell University is a private institution that was founded in 1865.
University of Chicago United States|Chicago
#22 in Best Global Universities
The University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890.
#22 in Best Global Universities
The University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890.
Tsinghua University China|Beijing
#23 in Best Global Universities
Tsinghua University, located in northwest Beijing, China, is a public institution that traces its roots back to 1911.
#23 in Best Global Universities
Tsinghua University, located in northwest Beijing, China, is a public institution that traces its roots back to 1911.
Northwestern University United States|Evanston
#24 in Best Global Universities
Northwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1851.
#24 in Best Global Universities
Northwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1851.
Duke University United States|Durham (North Carolina, U.S.)
#25 in Best Global Universities
Duke University traces its roots back to 1838.
#25 in Best Global Universities
Duke University traces its roots back to 1838.
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UCLA absolutely is an elite university. Ranked 14th in global universities in one of the bigger rankings.
Celerity
May 2024
#10
And? So are Oxford, Cambridge, ETH Zurich, The Sorbonne, U of Michigan, U of Washington, etc etc. There are plenty of
Celerity
May 2024
#29
I was strictly dealing with the false attempt to claim that UCLA was not an elite university, nothing more, nothing less
Celerity
May 2024
#32
"Best" is a relative term. For example, globally UCLA is 14th best overall, but 51st best for their business program,
lapucelle
May 2024
#47
No, I am not wrong. I never once said they are 'schools for elites'. That is your construct.
Celerity
May 2024
#37
So it seems like there is some fuckery afoot here with what is being presented?
SoFlaBro
May 2024
#38
I've been wondering about this, didn't think it was happening at community colleges or non-elite schools.
betsuni
May 2024
#21
Yup, here in the US we seem infected with nostalgia from the 1960s anti-Vietnam War movement.
AnrothElf
May 2024
#41
Naturally, I worked two or three jobs...did Camp WE WoK in the summer and Caldors (like Walmart)
Demsrule86
May 2024
#27