Friday, September 30, 2011

Top Universities in Rome

Following are the top leading universities in Rome (Italy):

Sapienza University of Rome - It is ranked 190th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2010. Additionally, the University is ranked in the world's top 100 for the following subjects: Natural Sciences (30th), and Arts & Humanities (72nd).

University of Rome Tor Vergata - RePEc lists the University of Rome "Tor Vergata"

Top Healthcare MBA Programs

Following are the top universities for healthcare MBA programs:

Loyola University Chicago - Loyola's MBA in Healthcare Management program provide students with intensive and in-depth studies into all facets of healthcare management. The part time MBA in Health Care Management program has been ranked among the top part time programs in the nation by US News & World Report.

Baylor University -

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Top Schools for Veterans

Following are some of the top schools for veterans:

University of Rochester - The University ranked 4th on the list of the 30 best private universities in the nation for veterans, according to GI Bill Hub, a resource for veterans pursuing higher education. The 2010 ranking considered the amount of tuition assistance provided to veterans as well as the school's overall prestige.

Pennsylvania

Top Schools for Health Psychology

Following are the top schools for health psychology programs:

University of California, Los Angeles - The Health Psychology Program at UCLA evolved in the early 1980s from social psychology program roots and NIMH training grant funds. The program has strong ties to the David Geffen School of Medicine and the School of Public Health. Trainees have received training and support from a number of

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Top-up Degree in Law

The following UK universities offer top-up degree programmes and courses in law:

University of Huddersfield - The Law (Top-up) BA(Hons) degree is aimed at providing students with a flexible programme of study, taking candidates on to the next stage towards qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Assessment methods include assignments, exams and individual project work. Applicants must have

Top Universities in Paris

Following are the top ranked universities in Paris (France):

Université Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne (Pantheon-Sorbonne University) - It is one of the most famous and largest universities in France, ranked 229th among the world's best institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2010.

Université Paris-Sud 11 (Paris-Sud University) - Ranked 226th in the QS World University Rankings 2010 and in

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Top-up Degree in Journalism

The following UK universities and colleges offer the top-up degree programmes in journalism:

Teesside University - It offers the BA (Hons) Journalism and News Practice (Top-up Award) that aims to develop a high level of professional competence in media practice, including journalistic writing, investigative journalism, professional ethics and techniques in professional news production.

Top Legal Writing Programs

According to the US News and World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking 2012, Mercer University (George) is ranked 1st among the best legal writing programs in the nation, followed by Seattle University in second place and Stetson University in third place.

Founded in 1873, the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the nation and the first one in

Monday, September 26, 2011

Top-up Degree in Music

Leading UK universities and colleges for top-up degree programmes in music:

The University of Northampton - The Music Production (top-up) BA (Hons) degree provides students with the skills and understanding to work in a range of areas within music and media industries, as well as the teaching profession. Students will be introduced to the application of contemporary music technologies and hone

Barron's Best Buys in College Education

Barron's Best Buys in College Education provides an essential tool for those seeking a first-rate education at an affordable price. Colleges are selected based on various criteria, including tuition rates, as well as the results of a questionnaire that is filled out by the dean of students and by students. Following are some of the top performers:

- State University of New York College of

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Best High Schools in Hong Kong

Following are some of the best high schools in Hong Kong:

La Salle College - It has won the Helping Hands Award for the 10th consecutive year. This award is for the the most significant contribution to Helping Hands through various activities by the students of La Salle College including fund raising for Helping Hands. The school has established a Jubilee Fund to enhance learning and teaching

Top Regional Colleges in the Midwest

Valley City State University (VCSU) is ranked No. 1 among the Top Public Regional Colleges in the Midwest in the 2012 edition of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group. Criteria in which VCSU fared well include peer assessment, student-faculty ratio, graduation and retention rates, and alumni giving. For the last two years, VCSU has been ranked No. 2 among the Top Public Regional

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Top 50 Entrepreneurship Programs

The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine has just released the results of their annual survey of the top 25 undergraduate and top 25 graduate entrepreneurship programs in the US. Babson College is ranked No. 1 in the graduate category, while the University of Houston is rated No. 1 in the undergraduate category. The Princeton Review surveyed more than 2,000 business schools in the 2010-2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Top Regional Colleges in the North

United States Coast Guard Academy is ranked 1st nationally in the U.S. News & World Report's 2012 rankings of Best Regional Colleges – North, which includes institutions that focus on undergraduate education and offer a broad range of degree programs in liberal arts and professional fields such as business, education and the sciences. Cooper Union is ranked 2nd in this category, followed by

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Colleges with a Conscience

The college guidebook "Colleges with a Conscience" is compiled by The Princeton Review and Campus Compact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement and service learning in higher education. Some of the leading colleges featured in the guidebook include:

- Elon University is one of 81 institutions in 33 states that The Princeton Review commends

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Top Regional Colleges in the South

John Brown University is named as the top regional college in the South (ranked No. 1) in U.S. News and World Report's new 2012 edition of "Best Colleges". The Best Regional Colleges category includes institutions whose focus is almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and who offer a wide range of programs in the liberal arts as well as fields such as business, nursing and education.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Colleges with the Highest Endowments

Following are the top universities and colleges with the highest endowment income:

Princeton University (US) - It has the highest endowment per student of any university in the world. As of June 30, 2010, Princeton's endowment was valued at $14.4 billion. The University's endowment earned a 14.7 percent annual return on its investments in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010.

University of

Monday, September 19, 2011

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012

The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012, one of the top rated college guides available for students, is revised annually and updated to include the latest reviews on more than 310 colleges. Some of the leading colleges featured in the 2012 guidebook include:

- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has been named as one of the nation's "Most Interesting Colleges" in the 2012 edition of The Fiske Guide

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Colleges with the Least Debt

Following are some of the top US colleges and universities with the least debt:

University of Virginia's College at Wise - The U.S. News & World report ranked the University of Virginia College at Wise 4th for 2010 among liberal art colleges in the Least Debt category. While 59 percent of students at the College at Wise graduate with debt, at an average debt of $10,252, it is the 4th lowest

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Insider's Guide to the Colleges

"The Insider's Guide to the Colleges" is compiled and edited by the staff of the Yale Daily News (Yale University's student newspaper). Some of the leading colleges highlighted in the guidebook include:

- Occidental College was recognized by the Insider's Guide as one of a handful of colleges and universities with the strongest undergraduate focus.

- The College of New Jersey is described by

Friday, September 16, 2011

Best Liberal Arts Colleges 2012

U.S. News & World Report ranked 252 liberal arts colleges, 225 private and 27 public, in the 2012 survey. The rankings consider a range of measures, including academic reputation, commitment to instruction, student abilities and admissions selectivity, college financial resources, graduation and retention rates, and alumni financial support.

Williams College of Massachusetts achieved the top

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Making a Difference Colleges

The "Making a Difference Colleges: Distinctive Colleges to Make a Better World" guidebook uses a range of criteria to rate colleges for their focus on environmental issues, mission and values, and commitment to a global education. Following are amongst the distinctive colleges making a difference:

- The University of Vermont is one of 71 colleges and universities selected for "Making a

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Best National Universities 2012

Princeton University is ranked No. 1, tied with Harvard University, in the Best National Universities category in the U.S. News and World Report 2012 edition of the Best Colleges guidebook. U.S. News placed Princeton University at the top of its list for the quality of undergraduate teaching, academic value and low student debt for graduates, topping the list for low student debt among the best

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Parents and Colleges

The online publication "Parents and Colleges" was created by college admissions professionals to help parents navigate the college consideration process to choose the institutions that best fit their students' needs. The website highlights a list of colleges that offer value, excellence, and engagement that parents and students look for. Some of the highly ranked colleges include:

- Virginia

Monday, September 12, 2011

Top Universities in Iowa

According to the US News & World Report's National Universities Rankings, two Iowa universities are ranked among the Top 100 Tier 1 National Universities in the country, with University of Iowa rated the highest in the state (66th nationally), followed by Iowa State University (89th).

University of Iowa is a major public research university in the USA, and is a member of the American Association

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday Times University Guide 2012

University of Cambridge is ranked No. 1 among the top universities in the UK, moving up from 2nd place last year and ahead of the University of Oxford (ranked 2nd nationally), according to the Sunday Times University Guide 2012.

The University of Bath has been named as 'University of the Year 2011/12' by The Sunday Times. In that league table, Bath is ranked 5th out of 122 UK universities and

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Sierra Club's Cool Schools 2011

University of Washington (Seattle) is ranked No. 1 on Sierra magazine's fifth annual ranking of the nation's top "Coolest Schools" (2011), followed by Green Mountain College (Poultney) in second place nationally and University of California San Diego in third place nationally. The magazine's rankings considered an institution's efficiency, energy supply, food, academics, transportation,

Friday, September 9, 2011

AFR Boss MBA Rankings 2011

Melbourne Business School is rated top in the 2011 AFR (Australian Financial Review) Boss rankings for MBA programs in Australia. The University of Queensland Business School is ranked in the top two in Australia for its MBA program in the 2011 survey. The UQ Business School has retained its No. 1 position in Queensland since the last survey in 2009.

According to the 2011 survey, the top five

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Colleges That Change Lives

In 1996, former New York Times education editor Loren Pope released the first edition of "Colleges That Change Lives", and the book was revised and updated for its second edition in 2006. The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington was featured in both editions. In the original book, The Evergreen State College was the only public institution included. In the 2006 edition, it was one of

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Australian Universities in QS Ranking 2011/2012

Australian universities are ranked highly in the QS World University Rankings 2011/2012. There are five Australian institutions ranked in the world's top 50, with Australian National University rated highest in the nation and 26th best in the world, ahead of The University of Melbourne (31st globally), The University of Sydney (38th globally), The University of Queensland (48th globally), and The

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Best Artificial Intelligence Programs

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is rated No. 1 in the US News ranking of best Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs (2011), followed by Carnegie Mellon University in second position and Stanford University in third position. Carnegie Mellon has been a leader in AI research since the field of AI was founded. Artificial Intelligence Research at Carnegie Mellon is spread across many units of

Monday, September 5, 2011

QS World University Rankings 2011/2012

University of Cambridge (UK) is again the highest ranked university in the world, according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking of the world's best universities 2011/12. This is the second year running that Cambridge University has taken the No. 1 spot. Harvard University maintained the second highest position in the world, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in third

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Top Colleges for Quality of Life

Following are the top universities/colleges for "quality of life":

Rice University - It is ranked No. 1 for best quality of life and happiest students, according to the 2012 edition of the Princeton Review's "The Best 376 Colleges". The rankings are based on a survey of 122,000 students at 376 schools during 2010-11 and the previous two school years. Only about 15 percent of America's 2,500

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Newsweek College Rankings 2011

Newsweek magazine and the website The Daily Beast have just released the 2011 College Rankings. For the second straight year, Newsweek assessed the nation's colleges and listed the top 25 in categories ranging from most service-oriented to best weather.

University of Georgia landed spots in four of the 25 categories, and doubled its placement on the rankings in 2011, moving from two in 2010. The

Friday, September 2, 2011

Top-up Degree in Mental Health

Leading UK universities offering top-up degree programmes in Mental Health:

University of Derby - The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) Top Up (Online) programme is for qualified nurses who want to develop their knowledge and skills further and top up their diploma credits to a bachelors degree. This course is accredited for registered nurses by the Strategic Health Authority.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Schools

Top schools for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program:

University of New Orleans (UNO) - The UNO Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) program is one of the fastest growing programs in the United States. The program prepare graduates for employment as engineers, project managers, and business executives throughout the world. The faculty of the School of Naval Architecture