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By grace.mccabe, 1 April, 2026

The UK and the US are home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Both nations attract thousands of international students a year and for good reason. 

However, even if you are planning to apply to both countries it's important to note that there are some key differences between them, such as application processes, costs and how degrees are structured.

We’ve compiled a comparison of the differences between universities in the UK and the US, so you can choose the country that suits you the best.

By Joy.Hunter@tim…, 21 January, 2026

Top US Engineering Schools Ranked in 2026 

US Engineering Rank 2026Global Engineering Rank 2026UniversityOverallTeachingResearch EnvironmentResearch QualityIndustryInternational Outlook
11Harvard University97.194.699.797.499.293.1
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By seeta.bhardwa@…, 30 October, 2025

Going to college or university is about more than just preparing for a career, but choosing the right institution and course can certainly improve your graduate prospects.

A global employability ranking, designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education, reveals which universities the recruiters at top companies think are best at preparing students for the workplace.