1. Harvey Mudd College, U.S.A
Fee: $67,255
The most expensive college in the world is also one of the most highly regarded, but why would that be surprising? Known for the second highest rate of producing STEM PhDs, Harvey Mudd attracts the best and the brightest minds in the world each year. With fees staring from $67,255 per year and going higher, depending on the course chosen and its subsequent requirements, Harvey Mudd takes the number 1 spot on this list.
2. Columbia University, U.S.A
Fee: $66,383
Another entry from the United States, Columbia University takes the number 2 spot on this list. Founded in 1754, Columbia University takes the cake in legacy when pitted against most other universities. It is one of nine colonial colleges in the United States founded before America itself gained independence. Columbia boasts of one of the most selective acceptance programs with an acceptance rate of just 5.5% and also holds the prestigious Ivy League status.
3. New York University, U.S.A
Fee: $65,860
Founded in 1830, the prestigious New York University was the first one in America to accept students on the basis of academic prowess instead of familial connections. It is one of the most multi-national options on this list as it has campuses in Europe, Asia and the middle east as well. Widely regarded as one of the best colleges in the world, it is also one of the most expensive and rightly so.
4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), U.S.A
Fee: $65,500
Founded with the intent of fueling the American industrial revolution, MIT is as famous in popular culture as it is a good college. The institute focuses on laboratory instruction in applied sciences and engineering. MIT has 93 Nobel laureates and 26 Turing award winners amongst its alumni. That is one of the many reasons why it features on this list.
5. University of Oxford, UK
Fee: $62,000
The fifth spot on this list, takes us away from the United States to the United Kingdom, home to the prestigious University of Oxford. It is the second oldest university to be in continuous operation and has been the long-time home of many brilliant minds in all sorts of fields, ranging from literature to physics. Often seen as the direct rival of Cambridge University, Oxford made 2.237 billion pounds in income in 2018.
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6. ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
Fee: $60,000
This premier institute located in the beautiful city of Zurich, focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Founded by the Swiss federal government in 1854, its main aim is to produce scientists and engineers who can serve as beacons of excellence for the nation and the world. Regarded as one of the best, ETH is ranked at no. 7 in the QS World University Rankings.
7. University of Chicago, U.S.A
Fee: $57,000
Famous American industrialist John D. Rockefeller and the American Baptist Education Society came together as the founder of this university in 1890. The university is known for its vast influence and has many Nobel laureates who have either graduated from, or worked for the university. It is also one of the largest employers in the Chicago area, offering jobs to roughly 16,000 administrative employees.
8. Vassar College, U.S.A
Fee: $56,960
With an acceptance rate of just 24%, Vassar College is one of the best options for those pursuing the liberal arts. Ranked no. 11 in the states, Vassar College has 2,350 students and an impeccable reputation in its field.
9. Trinity College, U.S.A
Fee: $56,910
Trinity is one of the oldest colleges in the United States, founded in 1823. The illustrious college focuses on liberal arts and was originally set up as an alternative to Yale. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut.