Wednesday, January 8, 2014

University of Edinburgh - European University Accreditation



Founded in 1583, the university of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English speaking world. Ranked 17th in the world by the 2013 QS rankings, the university is also member of both the Russel Group and the League of European Research Universities (consortium of 21 research universities in Europe).

Few facts on the University of Edinburgh:

  • more than 6'000 academic staff
  • an approximate 47'000 applications every year making it the third most popular university in the UK by volume of applicants
  • competitive entrance, 27% chances of admission in 2010-11

Monday, January 6, 2014

Karolinska Institutet - European University Accreditation



Karolinska Institutet is ranked amongst one of the best european universities. Founded in 1810 and located in Stockholm, Sweden, the university is one of the most prestigious medical universities.
Karolinska Institutet is Sweden's third oldest medical school.

Few figures on Karolinska institutet:

  • Ranked 6th in Europe regarding 2012' Times Higher Education World University Rankings
  • 6'200 students
  • Medical university
  • 2 campuses

Thursday, January 2, 2014

University of Oxford - European University Accreditation

Located in Oxford, England - UK, the University of Oxford has no known date of foundation however, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096 making it the oldest university in the english speaking world and the world's second-oldest surviving university. Oxford University is one of the top european universities with accreditation



Nowadays, the university counts:

  • More than 21'535 students
  • 58 nobel laureates affiliated with the university
  • Made up from a variety of institutions including 38 constituent colleges and a full range of academic departments organised into four divisions