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Top universities to study in the United States
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The university or college you choose to go to can have a major impact on the rest of your life, so it's probably a good idea to do some research first. To help with the process, we've compiled a ranking of the best 100 US universities and colleges, according to the recently released QS World University Rankings.

Rank
University
Location
1

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Cambridge, United States
3

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Stanford, United States
5

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Cambridge, United States
10

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Pasadena, United States
13

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Chicago, United States
15

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Philadelphia, United States
16

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Ithaca, United States
=17

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Berkeley, United States
21

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New Haven, United States
24

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Baltimore, United States
=25

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Princeton, United States
=38

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New York City, United States
=42

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Evanston, United States
45

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Ann Arbor, United States
46

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Los Angeles, United States
52

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Pittsburgh, United States
55

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New York City, United States
62

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Durham, United States
66

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San Diego, United States
68

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Austin, United States
69

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Providence, United States
=70

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Champaign, United States
81

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Seattle, United States
=82

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University Park, United States
=88

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Boston, United States
=88

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Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette
West Lafayette, United States
=110

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Madison, United States
=114

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Davis, United States
=119

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Houston, United States
=123

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Atlanta, United States
=140

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Chapel Hill, United States
144

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Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station
College Station, United States
146

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Los Angeles, United States
161

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East Lansing, United States
167

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St. Louis, United States
=173

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Tempe, United States
179

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Santa Barbara, United States
182

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Atlanta, United States
190

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Columbus, United States
=207

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College Park, United States
210

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Minneapolis, United States
=212

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Gainesville, United States
236

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Rochester, United States
=247

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Hanover, United States
=247

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Amherst, United States
250

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Nashville, United States
=272

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Raleigh, United States
275

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Charlottesville, United States
=281

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Pittsburgh, United States
=285

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Georgetown UniversityWashington D.C.
Washington D.C., United States
=287

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Tucson, United States
293

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Irvine, United States
=294

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Cleveland, United States
=294

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Notre Dame, United States
299

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Boulder, United States
=306

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Bloomington, United States
=314

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Miami, United States
=328

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New Brunswick, United States
=334

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Medford, United States
=334

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Chicago, United States
=358

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Washington D.C., United States
=358

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Blacksburg, United States
384

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Boston, United States
=410

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Buffalo, United States
=423

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Pullman, United States
=440

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Riverside, United States
449

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Ames, United States
=452

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Stony Brook, United States
=458

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Fort Collins, United States
=458

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Santa Cruz, United States
=465

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Lawrence, United States
525

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Athens, United States
=526

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Boston CollegeChestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill, United States
=530

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Iowa City, United States
534

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Storrs, United States
=540

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University of UtahSalt Lake City
Salt Lake City, United States
=546

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Honolulu, United States
549

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Tallahassee, United States
=553

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Newark, United States
=556

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Houston, United States
=571

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Golden, United States
=582

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Miami, United States
=587

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American UniversityWashington D.C.
Washington D.C., United States
=591

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Chicago, United States
=597

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New Orleans, United States
=597

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Richardson, United States
=607

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Knoxville, United States
=613

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New York City, United States
=624

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Corvallis, United States
=624

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Yeshiva UniversityNew York City
New York City, United States
=628

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Rolla, United States
=628

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Columbia, United States
=654

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Tampa, United States
=664

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Norman, United States
=668

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Bethlehem, United States
=673

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Hoboken, United States
695

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Troy, United States
=697

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Columbia, United States
701-710

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Orlando, United States
711-720

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Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia
Philadelphia, United States

Why study in the US?

Studying at one of these top universities in the US will ensure you graduate with a highly respected degree, which can open the door to global job opportunities. Enjoy a range of benefits, such as access to cutting-edge research, diverse academic programmes, and experienced faculty. 

The cultural diversity in the US also allows students to interact with peers from around the globe, fostering cross-cultural understanding and global networking opportunities. The emphasis on innovation and critical thinking encourages students to challenge themselves, preparing them for competitive global careers.

Additionally, US universities often provide extensive support services, including career counselling, internships, and work-study programmes, helping students gain practical experience and enhance their employability. The vibrant campus life, with numerous extracurricular activities, also contributes to a well-rounded education.

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As Head of Content, Craig is responsible for all articles and guides published across TopUniversities and TopMBA. He has nearly 10 years of experience writing for a student audience and extensive knowledge of universities and study programs around the world.

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