Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?The best French graduates don't go to university. The most important German research isn't done in universities.(Original post by curiousquest)
The notion "best" is generally taken with a poll from English speakers.
Which are the "best" unis in France, Germany, Holland, Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Israel, .....
Are graduates from those countries inferior when compared to the UK and US? I doubt it, judging by the vast numbers that take up the top jobs in the UK, in industry as well as in academia. -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?UCL for science? Don't think so.(Original post by Presenttime)
LSE for Economics, UCL/Imperial for Science
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering, which discipline would UCL be considered as good, or better than Imperial? -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?UCL Biological Sciences ?(Original post by lotsofq)
UCL for science? Don't think so.
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering, which discipline would UCL be considered as good, or better than Imperial? -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?See, this is the kind of thing I'm talking about. I just happened to chance upon this on facebook. Our schools don't replicate this research oriented culture.
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?You mean the United States taxpayer has slung a large wad of cash at a US university for a research project.(Original post by tiffanysims)
See, this is the kind of thing I'm talking about. I just happened to chance upon this on facebook. Our schools don't replicate this research oriented culture.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...grant-for.html
You do realise that the British taxpayer also slings enormous amounts of money at the British higher education sector. -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?Sweet jesus, this makes me want to leave.(Original post by pipsi)
In my opinion, which I'm sure many will disagree with. The top unis in the UK are Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, as well as possible LSE and UCL. Although I'm not a particular fan of the London based unis and in my opinion the Doxbridge three can offer a lot more.
It's often department specific though, Theology at Durham as been voted the best department year on year and few academics in Oxford and Cambridge will argue that Durham's department isn't better than theirs.
I'm currently a student at Durham, but I've held this view for many years before I even considered applying to Durham as a postgrad. I also considered Oxford and Cambridge but a number of reasons made me apply to Durham instead. -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?Neuroscience. UCL is something like second best in the world and no European uni comes even close.(Original post by lotsofq)
UCL for science? Don't think so.
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering, which discipline would UCL be considered as good, or better than Imperial? -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?I hope you aren't being serious. Here in Singapore Cornell is famous for its engineering and administration programs. While Dartmouth for its strong science and philosophy departments.(Original post by DynamicSyngery)
Half the Ivy League isn't even particularly prestigious apart from for being in the Ivy League. What is Dartmouth or Cornell famous for? Do you think people on the street have heard of them? If you mean comparable to Harvard, then perhaps LSE is comparable in terms of man-on-the-street name recognition, and the whole 'Golden Triangle' and Warwick in terms of research quality.
You may not have heard of it because you (i'm assuming) are from the UK so i don't blame you.
Also how is LSE comparable to the man-on-the street recognition as Harvard? -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?I highly doubt that is man on the street.(Original post by Ruvermillion)
I hope you aren't being serious. Here in Singapore Cornell is famous for its engineering and administration programs. While Dartmouth for its strong science and philosophy departments.
You may not have heard of it because you (i'm assuming) are from the UK so i don't blame you.
Also how is LSE comparable to the man-on-the street recognition as Harvard? -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?"Doxbridge"? LOL LSE and Imperial are miles ahead of Durham. I think being a Durham student has really got the better of you. Doxbridge ffs get a grip(Original post by pipsi)
In my opinion, which I'm sure many will disagree with. The top unis in the UK are Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, as well as possible LSE and UCL. Although I'm not a particular fan of the London based unis and in my opinion the Doxbridge three can offer a lot more.
It's often department specific though, Theology at Durham as been voted the best department year on year and few academics in Oxford and Cambridge will argue that Durham's department isn't better than theirs.
I'm currently a student at Durham, but I've held this view for many years before I even considered applying to Durham as a postgrad. I also considered Oxford and Cambridge but a number of reasons made me apply to Durham instead.
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?After Oxbridge and LSE. Manchester is one of the strongest uni's in this country in terms of international prestige.
Interesting how no one in this thread has mentioned it. As it is far better than Durham, Bristol, St Andrews etc etc.
Going on last years QS rankings, Manchester is no 7 in the UK, and 48 in the world. So yeah deffo as good as any ivy league. -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?lol(Original post by dj1015)
After Oxbridge and LSE. Manchester is one of the strongest uni's in this country in terms of international prestige.
Interesting how no one in this thread has mentioned it. As it is far better than Durham, Bristol, St Andrews etc etc.
Going on last years QS rankings, Manchester is no 7 in the UK, and 48 in the world. So yeah deffo as good as any ivy league. -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?Do you even go to university?(Original post by Cutmeloose)
lol
Have you ever spoken to academic professionals?
I suspect no.......
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.u...Creverse_false
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?LOL(Original post by oj234)
"Doxbridge"? LOL LSE and Imperial are miles ahead of Durham. I think being a Durham student has really got the better of you. Doxbridge ffs get a grip
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?(Original post by dj1015)
Do you even go to university?
Have you ever spoken to academic professionals?
I suspect no.......
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.u...Creverse_false
something for you to enjoy...
Conveniently leaving out fact that in domestic leagues Manc does not even make top 30 in 3 / 4 ranks, the one it does it is 29.Last edited by Zenomorph; 02-09-2012 at 05:33. Reason: 34 -
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Re: Which UK universities apart from Oxbridge are comparable to the Ivy Leagues?Continently you left out the fact that Manchester is the largest university in the UK, and thus covers a wider range of disciplines than any other institution. So there are some areas that are lacking. But on the whole, a highly regarded and respected institution both nationally and internationally.(Original post by Zenomorph)
Conveniently leaving out fact that in domestic leagues Manc does not even make top 30 in 3 / 4 ranks, the one it does it is 29.
Also if you took the 10 strongest departments at manc, and compared them to any one else below 7th place. Manc comes out on top every time.
