According to its official website, the University of Oxford remains the first university in the English-speaking world. Over 40 colleges and halls, coupled with a tutorial system, promote interdisciplinary learning, while a wide range of international students adds a multi-cultural component. Oxford offers a range of graduate programs, such as a Master of Science, Master of Letters, Master of Philosophy, Master of Studies, Masters of Theology and Master of Business Administration. In 2009, "The Times Higher Education Supplement" ranked Oxford University fifth in its world university rankings, while Oxford topped "The Guardian's" U.K. rankings for the fifth year running. Prospective postgraduate students apply or via paper application.
University of Oxford
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford, England
United Kingdom, OX1 2JD
44-1865-270000
ox.ac.uk
The University of Cambridge in England celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2009. According to its official website, the university's graduate programs offer equal amounts of challenge and reward, via a collegiate system in which Cambridge's many individual colleges and departments academically cross-pollinate. Master's programs at Cambridge include a Master of Philosophy, Master of Research, Master of Law, Master of Finance, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education and Master of Studies. In 2006, Cambridge placed second in "The Times Higher Education Supplement" ranking of world universities; the university maintains consistently high rankings each year. Potential master's students apply online.
University of Cambridge
Granta Place
Mill Lane, Cambridge, England
United Kingdom CB2 1RU
44-01-223-337-766
cam.ac.uk
Founded in 1907 and situated in England's cultural heart Imperial College, London, offers a science-based approach to education, which focuses on teaching and research, according to the school's official website. Imperial College offers more than 75 master's of science degrees including actuarial finance, chemical engineering, computing, conservation science, finance, management, physics and pure mathematics. In addition to broad science options, Imperial College offers a Master of Business Arts and a selection of Master of Research programs. "The Times Higher Education Supplement " ranks Imperial College the third best overall university in Europe and fifth best in the world, as of 2009.
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London, England
United Kingdom SW7 2AZ
44-20-7589-5111
imperial.ac.uk