There are 3,600 universities in the United States, of which public universities are nearly 1 700. The average education level in the United States is extremely high, and the United Nations economic index survey ranks the American education level first in the world.
American universities are divided into public and private, four-year and two-year programs, regional and national, junior colleges and comprehensive universities, and so on. Among them, there are more than 2,600 four-year universities and two-year community colleges offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
Among them, the public education system with the strongest comprehensive strength is the University of California, and the top ten public schools can often be occupied by its subordinate branches. In the 20 15 ranking of USNEWS public universities, as many as six campuses have squeezed into the top ten. The University of California, Berkeley, has occupied the first place in the world's public rankings for decades.
Of course, America's top public universities are not limited to the West Coast. Traditional public flagship universities, such as the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia, also have a long history and a well-known reputation. They are world-renowned for their academic and influence, and together with the University of California, Berkeley, they have become the top three public universities in the United States.
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1, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a coeducational public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. This university is the university system in North Carolina and the oldest educational institution in the United States. Although it is not the first chartered public university, it is the first school to recruit students in the18th century and the only public institution with all graduate students.
2. University of Virginia? University of Virginia
University of Virginia (UVa) was founded in 18 19 by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. It is the first independent university in American history. The University of Virginia is one of the first eight members of the Public Ivy League, one of the 25 members of the New Ivy League, and the only institution of higher learning in North America listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
3. University of Florida
The University of Florida is the oldest and largest public university in Florida, and it is also a prestigious member of the association of american universities. The school has always been famous for its diversified academic education, especially UFIDA, which has worked hard in international education for many years and has rich experience. For international students, the services, courses and research and teaching provided by the school are widely praised.
4. College of William and Mary (Virginia)
William College, founded in1693; Mary) is the second oldest university in America (after Harvard and before Yale). It is a top university with the title of "American Alma Mater" and has enjoyed an absolute reputation since the founding of the United States. The software and hardware environment of the school is first-class, and it is one of the famous public Ivy League schools.
University of California, Los Angeles.
Founded in 1947, California State University Los Angeles has 6 colleges, more than 50 departments and more than 20,000 students studying here. It covers an area of 200 mu and is a public comprehensive university. The university is located in Los Angeles, the largest city in Southern California (population 3.6 million). It is the largest commercial and cultural center in California, with developed commerce and rich cultural landscape. News communication is a powerful lever to promote economic development here.
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