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U.S. vs. European Bachelor’s Programs

Undergraduate programs in the U.S. are typically four years long, while many European programs last three years.

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Ways to Learn About Global Universities

Prospective international students can use YouTube videos, blogs and forums to learn about universities abroad.

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How to Impress Global Universities

Prospective students should demonstrate that they are ready and prepared to study internationally.

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These institutions from the U.S. and more than 80 other countries have been ranked based on 13 indicators that measure their academic research performance and their global and regional reputations. Students can use these rankings to explore the higher education options that exist beyond their own countries' borders and to compare key aspects of schools' research missions. These are the world's top 1,500 universities.

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