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Also, Massachusetts has high incomes and a low unemployment rate. In this state, the first large educational institutions in the United States appeared at one time, and Boston, located here, is considered the most student city in the country due to well-known universities and a large number of students from around the world. Nearby Cambridge is home to two more academic giants – Harvard University and MIT.

In this article, we will focus on five more Massachusetts universities that occupy high positions in international rankings.

Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading universities in Massachusetts and is ranked 110th on the list of the best universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2021. It is located in the best student city in the country, Boston, and teaches many foreigners, whose share in the total student flow is more than 20%.

Among the strengths of the multidisciplinary Boston University are programs in business, media, dentistry, accounting, and more. In terms of teaching archeology, the university ranks 34th in the world. At the same time, Boston University is also one of the leaders in the quality and variety of study abroad options. University students can gain international academic experience in countries such as the UK, France, Japan, Korea, Australia, and Singapore.

The university provides its students with versatile development opportunities. Its alumni include 7 Nobel Prize winners, 23 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 9 Oscar winners, not to mention successful professionals in other fields – Boston University is ranked 51st in the world in terms of graduate employment. Also, university students are traditionally successful in sports, especially the hockey team, which has more than once become the champion of the first division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

 

Northeastern University

With a distinctive approach to education, Northeastern University is a private university with an urban campus in Boston and an additional branch in Toronto, Canada.

From engineering to liberal arts and journalism, Northeastern University offers a variety of disciplines. The QS international ranking highlighted the university’s programs in pharmaceuticals and pharmacology, and the internship at this university was recognized as the best in the United States.

Due to the active partnership of Northeastern University with all kinds of companies and organizations, the university offers its students a unique curriculum, in which study alternates with full-time work and gaining practical experience in partner companies. Also, study abroad options are available to students, and over 75% of Northeastern University students receive financial assistance of one kind or another.

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Tufts University

Private Tufts University has an excellent international reputation and rich history. In 2016, the university was ranked 12th in the Forbes list of the best research institutions in the United States. The research potential of the university is great, and its laboratories conduct the most advanced research in the field of neuroscience, medicine, and ecology.

Tufts University’s teaching and academic excellence have also received numerous titles and awards. The university is ranked 41st in the world for the quality of its programs in veterinary medicine, and its academic strengths also include teaching science, medicine, health care, humanities, and management.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester and specializes in engineering and applied sciences. At the time of its foundation, the university was one of the first engineering and technology universities in the United States. But now it consists of 14 academic departments and teaches not only Americans but also many international students.

All university programs are divided into three main areas: Business, Science, and Engineering. While the field of engineering is leading, and the field of science is a variety of research funded by state and external funds, the University of Foisi Business School is also notable. This school is very popular among foreigners due to the highest level of teaching and unique programs that integrate STEM disciplines into studying business and entrepreneurship.

The University of Worcester is also renowned for several highly successful research projects in biotechnology, fuel cells, information security, materials processing, and nanotechnology. The university has an innovative Global Projects Program. According to it, engineering students work on their projects abroad in design centers in countries such as Italy, Denmark, Great Britain, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, etc.

Brandeis University

Do you want to study liberal arts education in Massachusetts? Choose the private Brandeis University, which was founded with the support of Albert Einstein. Also, it is one of the youngest research universities in the United States.

Based on five schools and colleges of the university, you can study arts and sciences, social and social sciences, business, and management. Today, Brandeis University’s programs in business, the humanities, and economics are most recognized. The QS World University Rankings 2018 also praised the level of teaching at the university of psychology.

Brandeis University, located in Waltham, occupies a 235-acre campus with over 100 buildings, including academic buildings, centers and laboratories, sports buildings, student buildings, and residences. The university even owns its museum and an extensive library. More than 260 clubs and societies of interest operate here, and 19 student sports teams train!

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