As we bring you the top 20 best universities in the world, it would be no surprise seeing United States of America topping the list.
Some people may find it surprising: that the most expensive universities in the world are not prestigious institutions in the Swiss Alps or the pleasant shores of the Persian Gulf, nor are they the Ivy League citadels of the American elite like Harvard or Princeton, or even the ancient halls of Cambridge or Oxford knowledge as in the UK. Though being in the Ivy league of universities is not a major prerequisite, its definitely an added advantage as being on the list.

TOP 20 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

1. University of Pennsylvania (United States): A private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, many would be surprised it is the most expensive university in the world, though just a step above the prestigious Harvard university.
2. Harvard University(United States): The Harvard university is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it was established in 1636, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the world’s most prestigious universities, and making it one of the most powerful research institutes in the world.
3. Yale University (United States): Located in New Haven, Connecticut, it is a private Ivy League university, Yale university was founded in 1701, the University is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States of America
4. University of Southern California (United States): Founded in 1880, it is California’s oldest private research university, USC has historically educated a large number of the region’s business leaders and professionals. it is the 4th best university in the world.
5. Princeton (United States): Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey.
6. Cornell University (United States): This an American private Ivy League and federal land-grant doctoral university located inIthaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White. it ranks in one of the best universities in the world

Other universities on the list of top 20 best universities in the world are:
7. Stanford University (United States)
8. University of Berkeley (United States)
9. University of Bombay (India)
10. London School of Economics (UK)
11. Lomonosov State University (Russia)
12. University of Texas (United States)
13. Dartmouth College (USA)
14. University of Michigan (United States)
15. New York University (United States)
16. Duke University (United States)
17. Columbia University (United States)
18. Brown University (United States)
19. MIT(MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology) (USA)
20. ETH Zurich (Switzerland)