TOP European universities 2018

The best universities in Europe is the ranking of leading universities that are in demand among international students. It helps to determine the choice of a university as quickly as possible. According to the results of most publications and commissions, Oxford and Cambridge take the first place, changing each other in turn - in 2018, Oxford is the first in the ranking.

Among the best universities in Europe, the top places are occupied mainly by British, German universities and universities in the Netherlands. In recent years, universities in Switzerland, France and other countries have reached top positions. When compiling the rankings of the commission and publication, many factors are taken into account:

• quality of teaching: the number of programs, the work of famous teachers, the availability of research centers and modern laboratories
• international awards received by graduates and university professors
• number of scientific papers, reports, articles written by teachers and students
• infrastructure availability: dormitories, sports sections, libraries, recreation areas
• university funding by public and private foundations
• the number of foreign studnets studying at a university
• ranking among the largest employers, etc.

The best universities in Europe are a good contribution to the future. Studying here is expensive, but after graduation a student receive a wide range of career opportunities. In expensive universities there is the possibility of obtaining grants that cover most of the costs - you need to convince the admissions committee that you are a worthy candidate. If the grant is refused, you can enter a number of worthy universities in Europe, which are not on tops of the ranking, but offer affordable programs - from 700 € per year.

The best universities in Europe are valued by large world companies: automobile concerns (Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan), Internet giants (Google, Yandex), industrial enterprises (Gazprom, Shell), financial institutions (International Monetary Fund, European Bank) and etc. Among the graduates of major European universities there are many successful politicians and businessmen.

The best universities in Europe offer dozens of educational programs, among which the most popular are: international relations, law, engineering, medicine, fashion, design. In some countries, for example, in the UK, to enter a university it is necessary to undergo A-level or International Foundation.

Considering the prestige of the best European universities, it is important to prepare well for admission: a competition for one place is 5-10 candidates. To increase the chances, you can take courses for schoolchildren and students in the country in which you plan to graduate: there are short-term and long-term programs (from 1-2 weeks to 6 months or more).