Top Universities in Europe

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   Top European colleges combine history with academic excellence.

   The QS World University Rankings is a list of the world’s top universities. QS bases its ratings on academic peer review, employer review, faculty to student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and international students. You can use the list as a tool to shortlist European universities that might interest you.

University of Cambridge

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   Historic buildings on campus

   The University of Cambridge, in England, is rich in history. Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by world experts in their fields. The option to arrange more personalized teaching is also available. Students may browse through the collections on display in the university’s libraries and museums. You can also engage in sporting and cultural events organized by individual clubs and societies.

   Areas of study include Arts and Humanities; Business and Social Science; Engineering; Language and Cultural Studies; and Science and Technology. You can get a bachelors, masters or doctorate in any of the disciplines at Cambridge.

   University of Cambridge
   Trinity Lane
   Cambridge
   CB2 1TN
   United Kingdom
   011+44-1223-337733
   cam.ac.uk

University College London

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   Casual university life

   University College London, or UCL, is a multidisciplinary university with a reputation for quality research and teaching. Instruction at UCL is “research-led,” meaning that the programs reflect the very latest research in their fields. UCL emphasizes small group teaching and has one of the best instructor-student ratios in the U.K. The university lies in the heart of London, surrounded by several libraries, museums, archives and cultural institutions.

   The areas of study include Arts and Humanities; Business and Social Science; Engineering; Language and Cultural Studies; Medicine and Health; and Science and Technology. Students can receive a bachelors, masters or doctorate in any of the disciplines.

   University College London
   Gower St.
   London
   WC1E 6BT
   United Kingdom
   011+44-0-207-6792000
   ucl.ac.uk

Imperial College London

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   Excellence in Scientific Research

   Imperial College London has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research in science, engineering, medicine and business. Governments often consult the Imperial College staff to act as members of professional bodies, advise industry and offer informed comments to the media. Because Imperial encourages an entrepreneurial culture, the college has a great deal of intellectual capital. It has 90 spin-out companies to date, and is adding an average of two each month. You can get undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in all branches of science, engineering and medicine.

   Imperial College London
   South Kensington Campus
   London SW7 2AZ
   United Kingdom
   011+44-0-20-75895111
   imperial.ac.uk

University of Oxford

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   Diverse nationalities

   Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The student population represents more than 130 nationalities. The university is innovative and entrepreneurial and is a leader in creating jobs, wealth, skills and innovation for the 21st century.

   Areas of study include Arts and Humanities; Business and Social Science; Engineering; Language and Cultural Studies; Medicine and Health; and Science and Technology. Bachelors, masters or doctoral degrees may be obtained in any of the disciplines.

   University of Oxford
   Wellington Square
   Oxford
   OX1 2JD
   United Kingdom
   011+44-1865-270000
   ox.ac.uk

University of Edinburgh

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   Challenging programs of study

   Scotland’s University of Edinburgh has achieved its reputation thanks to an exceptional staff and facilities, a unique history and cutting-edge research. Located in Scotland’s capital, the university offers 300 joint degree combinations extending across 100 academic disciplines. The university has three colleges: Humanities and Social Science, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and Science and Engineering. You can enroll in a certificate program or study toward a bachelors, masters or doctorate.

   University of Edinburgh
   Old College
   South Bridge
   Edinburgh EH8 9YL
   United Kingdom
   011+44-131-6501000
   ed.ac.uk/home

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

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   Natural surroundings

   ETH Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is the college where Albert Einstein got his start. It is a leading player in research and education in Switzerland and worldwide. You can pursue a career in industry, business or the public sector as an entrepreneur or scientist. Earn a masters or doctorate in Business and Social Science, or work toward a bachelors, masters or doctorate in Science and Technology.

   Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
   Rämistrasse 101
   Zurich
   8092 Zürich
   Switzerland
   011+41-44-6321111
   ethz.ch

King’s College London

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   Research facilities

   King’s College London has nine schools of study based at five London campuses. The school offers a range of undergraduate programs taught by national and international leaders in their fields. As an undergraduate student, you can access research facilities and academic societies, such as the British Library and Royal Society. King’s can boast of contributing to the discovery of the structure of DNA. It is the largest center for the education of health care professionals in Europe.

   King’s nine schools of study offer 200 undergraduate programs, over 230 postgraduate programs and many research opportunities. The areas of study include Arts and Humanities; Business and Social Science; Engineering; Language and Cultural Studies; Medicine and Health; and Science and Technology. Students can earn a bachelors, masters or doctorate in any of the disciplines.

Top Medical Universities in Europe

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   A European medical university

   Europe is one of the best regions to study medicine, thanks to the big number of reputable medical universities available in different countries. You can join one of the medical universities for an undergraduate medicine course after A levels, a postgraduate degree as well as a pre-med course in case you did not study the traditional science at A level. The United Kingdom is home to most of the top rated medical schools in Europe.

Oxford University

2. Oxford, based in the United Kingdom, was the first University in the English-speaking countries, and admits students from more than 140 countries around the world. Oxford selects students on the basis of their aptitude for medicine and medical sciences. Oxford offers both pre-clinical and clinical medicine courses which emphasize the basic science research that supports medicine.
   At Oxford you can either register for a four-year course for bioscience graduates or a six-year course for medicine. Oxford was ranked first in Times Good University Guide ranking in 2010.

   Medical Sciences Office
   John Radcliff Hospital
   Oxford, OX3 9DU
   +44 (0) 1865 270000
   Enquiries@medsci.ox.ac.uk
   http://www.ox.ac.uk/

Cambridge University

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   Cambridge University

   Cambridge University is also situated in the UK and it takes second position in Times Good University Guide. At Cambridge, medicine is taught at the School of Clinical Medicine which allows students to take part in critical inquiry as well as real clinical research. Cambridge is among the oldest Universities across the globe and the School of Clinical Medicine has gained popularity worldwide thanks to its highly ranked training and commitment to excellence and innovation in research.

   School of Clinical Medicine
   University of Cambridge
   Addenbrookes Hospital
   Cambridge CB2 OSP
   011 (+44) 1223 336 700
   http://www.cam.ac.uk/

ETH Zurich University

4. Located in Switzerland, ETH Zurich University was founded in 1855 and admits students from about 80 countries across the globe. About 21 Nobel laureates studied, taught or conducted research at the University, thus contributing to its fame and popularity. At ETH Zurich University you will get comprehensive education in an inspiring environment. The university’s research strategy mainly focuses on human health issues. It was ranked 49th in Times QS World University rankings published in 2009.

   ETH Zurich
   Main Building
   Ramistrasse 101
   8092 Zurich
   Switzerland
   +41 44 632 1111
   http://www.ethz.ch

Heidelberg University

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   Heidelberg, Germany

   In Germany you will find the University of Heidelberg, which ranks highest among European medical universities outside the UK. Heidelberg houses about 4500 international students from 130 countries. It is well reputed worldwide as one of the best centers for research and teaching. Students with academic degrees from abroad can register for the courses offered in English including MSc in Translational Medical Research, International Health and Molecular Biosciences.