The Popularity of Universities in North and South America For Study Abroad

North American countries like the United States and Canada have revolutionized the field of higher education with their countless world-class universities. The list of top universities in the world is most frequently dominated by institutes from these two countries. Though South American nations are yet to catch up with their northern counterparts in terms of education infrastructure, programs, teaching styles and academic records, some countries in this continent have made adequate educational advancements so as to attract more and more foreign students to their lands. Brazil is one such notable country that offers an outstanding setup for international education. We'll take a look at the top universities in USA, Canada and Brazil by means of this article.

The United States is virtually the land of hundreds of universities. Each university has its own rich history to narrate. In addition, a plethora of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs have made American universities the epicenter of all intellectual activities in the world. The top universities in USA have garnered reputation because of their overwhelming magnitude, revolutionary teaching methodology, and innumerable steps for the benefit of their students. These include Harvard University, Yale University, University of Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, and Duke University. Harvard University is more than 360 years old with emphasis on the generation of knowledge, the adoption of this knowledge by students and the assistance to students to make the most of opportunities in education. The University has twelve different academic units or colleges operating under it. These colleges boast excellence in dentistry, law, public health, business administration, design, education, arts, and sciences.

Various top universities in Canada are ranked in terms of their student accomplishments, faculty, assistance to students, resources and name and fame. Other factors such as operating costs, student scholarship programs, expenditure on student services, library expenditure, and overall research earnings are taken into consideration as well. So, the list of best universities in the country comprises Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, McGill University, University of British Columbia, York University, Carleton University, University of Windsor and University of Regina. The Simon Fraser University with three eco-friendly campuses offers more than 100 specializations in education, communication, health sciences, arts, environment, technology and business administration. Similarly, McGill University has more than 75 research centers affiliated to it. It has two campuses that offer approximately 300 courses to international students coming from more than 150 nations.