If you look at the any global university ranking, if you want the best, you’ll have to go the United States or the United Kingdom.
| Country | University | Times Higher Education Global Ranking | Top University Global Ranking | International Undergraduate Fees (USD$) |
| US | California Institute of Technology | 1 | 12 | 36,000-38,000 |
| US | Harvard University | 2 | 2 | 38,000-40,000 |
| US | Stanford University | 3 | 11 | 40,000-42,000 |
| UK | University of Oxford | 4 | 5 | 20,000-22,000 |
| US | Princeton University | 5 | 13 | 36,000-38,000 |
| UK | University of Cambridge | 6 | 1 | 18,000-20,000 |
| US | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 7 | 3 | 38,000-40,000 |
| UK | Imperial College London | 8 | 6 | 30,000-32,000 |
| US | University of Chicago | 9 | 8 | 42,000-44,000 |
| US | University of California, Berkeley | 10 | 21 | 32,000-34,000 |
| US | Yale University | 11 | 4 | 38,000-40,000 |
| US | Columbia University | 12 | 10 | 42,000-44,000 |
| US | University of Pennsylvania | 16 | 9 | 40,000-42,000 |
| UK | University College London | 17 | 7 | 24,000-26,000 |
The top 2 reasons why students and parents don’t consider the top universities in the world are:
1. Admissibility – Most think that their grades are not high enough. But the admission requirements may not be as high as you think. For example, Oxford claims that you need at least an 85% average in your high school diploma from Canada. Harvard says that you should be in the top 10-15% of your class. But do pay attention to the additional tests such as the SAT that you will need to write for US institutions or specific course requirements in the UK.
2. Cost – While the cost seems high compared to a Canadian university, you should note that there these universities tend to have large endowments and have a number of scholarships and financial assistance for applicants they consider desirable. You are also able to apply for private Canadian scholarships to study abroad. Also, you are eligible for a provincial and Canadian student loan. Finally, you can consider a student loan with one of the Canadian banks.
If you seriously want to go to one of the best universities in the world, it would be worth your time to investigate further. Remember, you can’t be admitted if you don’t apply. Good luck!
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