7 US Universities Better Than IITs

Gaurav Kandari | Admissify

3  June 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT takes the apex, especially in the sciences, engineering and technology disciplines. It also has eminent personalities like Kofi Annan and Buzz Aldrin to its credit. QS Ranking 2024: 1st.

Harvard University

A quintessential Ivy League university, Harvard provides a wide range of courses along with ample research experience. Prominent personalities associated include Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg. QS Ranking 2024: 4th.

Stanford University

Stanford University is situated in Silicon Valley, and the university complements its strong relations with the tech industry. Some known alumni are Elon Musk and Sergey Brin. QS Ranking 2024: 5th.

University of California, Berkeley (UCB).

University of California Berkeley offers a quality education, particularly in computer science, engineering, and environment sciences as well as exciting student life. QS Ranking 2024: 10th.

University of Chicago

Probably best known as a research-intensive institution, the University of Chicago is strong in economics, social sciences, and law. Among the many graduates are Milton Friedman and Carl Sagan. QS Ranking 2024: 11th.

University of Pennsylvania

An Ivy League institution, focusing on the interdisciplinary model and presenting the Wharton School of Business. Some of the notable alumni are Donald Trump and Elon Musk. QS Ranking 2024: 12th.

Cornell University

Cornell University is one of the Ivy League schools that offer a strong program in engineering, agriculture and hotel management and some famous graduates include Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Bill Nye. QS Ranking 2024: 13th.

These seven universities surpass IITs in terms of global rankings, superior education, research opportunities and industry connections. Want to know how you can apply to the same? Connect with Admissify today and start your journey with our study-abroad specialists!