Top 10 Universities in Europe

Studying overseas is a great privilege given to any student. It has been one of the brightest students’ dreams to be part of the best universities abroad. Here in the Philippines, thousands of students are aiming to get high grades in their secondary or undergraduate studies to qualify for a spot in colleges and universities overseas. Among the many countries in the world, Europe has been a destination for most Filipino students. 

Europe is rich in culture. It has been a must-go place for any travelers. Most of these people like to travel in Europe as backpacking across countries is very common and a whole new experience for any adventure seekers. Aside from this great opportunity to explore Europe, many are encouraged to further their studies as Europe has the best universities in the world. Here are the top 10 universities in the continent:

1. University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)

2. University of Oxford (United Kingdom)

3. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (Switzerland)

4. University College London (United Kingdom)

5. École normale supérieure  - Paris (France)

6. École Polytechnique (France)

7. Imperial College London (United Kingdom)

8. University of Paris-Sud (France)

9. University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

10. Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University (France)

This ranking is based on the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Certain specifics are included to determine their ranking: 

• national rank

• quality of education

• alumni employment

• quality of faculty

• publications

• influence

• citations

• broad impact 

• patents 

Since these universities are the best among the rest, Filipino students aim high and want to be part of these prestigious academic institutions. 

Any student aiming for these universities need to know the qualifications they have for international students. There are indeed quite a number of requirements needed and series of examinations to be considered a spot in these schools. 

Ranked at number 1, the University of Cambridge has a very promising program for international students. There is a vast variety of course programs that students can choose from different disciplines. Most importantly, accommodation is provided by the Cambridge Colleges. Aside from the applicant’s academic records and other qualifications as requirements, the university imposes an English language requirement. Candidates have to take an English proficiency examination and one of these is the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System exam. Candidates should score an overall band score of 7.5 in the Academic Module without any score lower than 7.0 on the four sections of the test. 

For students who are planning to apply for any of these universities, visit their websites and make sure to understand all the requirements. Any university needs an IELTS score; hence, it should be a priority and training for the test is a must. 

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