Top Universities & Best Specializations

Explore the origins and current top specializations of the world's leading top universities. Discover the best programs offered by the top 10 universities globally for your graduation success.

EDUCATION

Tania Sinha

6/24/20254 min read

Top 10 Costliest Universities for Graduation

Here is the detailed description of the origin and present-day best specializations for the top 10 universities in the world for graduation.

1. Harvey Mudd College (USA)

The Harvey Mudd College was founded in 1995. It’s named after Harvey Seeley Mudd, a mining engineer. This institution was created to produce leaders in science, engineering, mathematics and liberal arts.

Best Specialization

Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics.

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a building with a clock tower in the background

2. University Of South California (USA)

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a large building with a bench and a bench in front of it

University Of South California (USA)

The University of South California was established in 1880. Its one of the oldest research universities located in Los Angeles.

Best Specialization

Fim and Cinematic Arts, Bussiness, Engineering, communication and Journalism.

3. Franklin and Marshall College

The Franklin and Marshall college was founded in 1787. It’s named after Benjamin Franklin. Its one of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Best Specialization

Liberal Arts, Biological Science, Environmental Science, Government and Public Policy and Psychology.

4. Columbia University (USA)

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a large building with a lot of people walking up the stairs

The Columbia University was founded by King George II of England in the year of 1754. Its is located in the heart of New York city.

Best Specialization

Law, Journalism, Business, Medical Programs, International Affairs and Engineering.


5. New York University

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a city view of a city with tall buildings and a view of the city

The New York University was founded in 1831. Its is situated in Manhattan, New York City. It is also one of the oldest research universities. It was created to make education accessible to all regardless of background or wealth.

Best Specialization

Performing Arts, Business, Law, Economics and International Relations.

6. Sarah Lawrence College (USA)

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a large house with a large brick building

The Sarah Lawrence College was established in 1926 in Bronxville, New York. Originally it was women’scollege specialized in creative and performing arts education. It became coeducational in 1968.

Best Specialization

Creative Writing, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

7. University Of Oxford (UK)

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a large building with a dome shaped building in the middle of it

University of Oxford was founded in the 12th century around 1096. It is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.

Best Specialization

Law, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Literature, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

8. University Of Cambridge (UK)

University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 by scholars who left Oxford after dispute. It became one of the most prestigious academic institutions.

Best Specialization

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Linguistics.


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a large building with a clock tower and a clock tower

9. ETH Zurich (Switzerland)

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a cityscape of a large building with a dome shaped building in the background

ETH or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology was established in 1855 in Zurich, Switzerland. One of the most famous alumni was Mr. Albert Einstein.

Best Specialization

Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Physics and Environmental Sciences.

10. University Of Melbourne

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a group of people walking down a path in front of a building

University Of Melbourne was founded in 1853. It is Australia’s second oldest University located in Victoria. It’s been known for higher education and research in the Southern Hemisphere

Best Specializations:

Medicine, Law, Business, Education, Environmental Science. Engineering and Life Sciences.

Annual Cost (USD)

1. Harvey Mudd College: $80,000 - $85,000

2. University Of Southern California: $77,000 - $82,000

3. Franklin and Marshall College: $78,000 - $81,000

4. Columbia University: $76,000 -$80,000

5. New York University: $76,000 - $79,000

6. Sarah Lawrence College: $75,000 - $78,000

7. University Of Oxford: $62,000 - $75,000

8. University Of Cambridge: $60,000 - $73,000

9. ETH Zurich: $60,000 - $70,000

10. University of Melbourne: $45,000 - $65,000

Average Cost (INR)

1. Harvey Mudd College: Rs 68,47,500

2. University Of Southern California: Rs 65,98,500

3. Franklin and Marshall College: Rs 65,98 ,500

4. Columbia University: Rs 64,74,000

5. New York University: Rs 64,32,500

6. Sarah Lawrence College: Rs 63,49,500

7. University Of Oxford: Rs 56,85,500

8. University Of Cambridge: Rs 55,19,500

9. ETH Zurich: Rs 53,95,000

10. University of Melbourne: Rs 45,65,000

Observations

1. USA Universities dominate due to high tuition and cost of living.

2. UK Universities are costly mainly for international students.

3. ETH Zurich offers low tuition but expensive living in Switzerland

4. Australia charges high tuition for non-residents.

5. Cost include transportation fees, accommodation fees, food, health insurance, books and tuition fees