Which university is the best in the world? To answer this question, university rankings (排名) may be helpful. Recently, Times Higher Education, a London educational magazine, made a list of 100 universities with the best reputation (声誉).
Harvard University sits on top. Massachusets Institute of Technology comes in second and Stanford University makes the top three.
Rankings can guide you when you choose a university. But it is not the only reason. Learning about which university has the best course you want to study is also important. In China, architectural (与建筑有关的) design is the best course in Tianjin University, which is among the best in China. Math in Zhejiang University also has a great reputation.
Besides, selecting a university is not only an academic (学术的) choice. For those who are going to study abroad, they also need to think about if their personality will fit the campus culture. Some universities such as Stanford and Duke are proud of their "high-tech culture". Their libraries are full f advanced facilities.The University of Minsota, the US is among them. There, students and teachers work with the local community to keep their environment nice and clean. The University of Iowa is No. 1 in the US for parties.
Are you ready to find your dream university? Remember, the early bird catches the worm.
A. China's Tsinghua Univerity and Peking Univerity are ranked 36th and 41st place.
B. Many students enjoy talking and drinking in the bar.
C. Other universities pride themselves on their "green campuses".
D. Some universities may not rank highly overall but have great courses.
E. In the US, New York University is famous for its philosophy (哲学) course.
