Best universities

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a unique feature of the higher education landscape in the US. They are found mostly in the Southern States.

HBCUs were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide higher education for the African American community. This was because, before 1964, African Americans were not permitted to study in the majority of schools. 

Illinois borders Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. As well countryside, its midwestern location offers easy access to the rest of the United States and cities which buzz with history and culture. 

Pennsylvania is nicknamed the Keystone State for its close proximity to many other regions. The state borders Lake Erie and Canada to the north, and the Mason-Dixon Line to the south which marks the start of the country’s southern region. It also borders New York in the east and Ohio and West Virginia in the west.

The cost of living in Pennsylvania is around the average cost of living in the United States, with housing less expensive than average.

The “Garden State” of New Jersey is a culturally rich, exciting place to study – not just because there is a choice of 66 institutions of higher education, some of which are globally renowned. As well as a first-rate educational experience, there is all the beauty of New England’s towns to explore and the cosmopolitan cities such as Jersey City, Newark and Atlantic City.

Located between Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey has a range of rural countryside landscapes and coastal city vistas.

Whether you’re interested in the great outdoors, the history and culture of the US or dining on the finest Tex-Mex cuisine, Texas is a great place to study.  

Houston is home to 22 Fortune 500 companies (fourth behind New York City, Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth), 5,000 energy-related firms, Nasa’s Johnson Space Center and the largest medical centre in the world, meaning students have a wealth of employment opportunities and work experience options.  

According to the US College Rankings Rankings 2022, San Francisco and the Bay Area is known to be the home of some great universities.

San Francisco is home to tech’s Silicon Valley, where companies such as Apple, Facebook and Google as well as countless more start-ups have their base. The Bay Area is ideal for any aspiring engineer looking to get a foot in the electronic door of one of these tech companies.

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois.

Students might find that they don’t need to leave the city to find employment as Chicago is home to the headquarters of Google, Boeing and Grubhub, among many others. 

Chicago has many interesting sites, bars and restaurants to visit, as well as several music and cultural events throughout the year. The city’s waterside position offers space to relax, go for a jog or walk with friends.

Austin, the capital city of the state of Texas, is known for its live music, history, natural beauty and creative community. Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World“, offering a plethora of music, arts and culture.

Austin is home to many lakes and rivers, including Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake, as well as the Colorado River, McKinney Falls and Barton Springs.