University of OXFORD rated the sixth best university in World University Rankings 2009. Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of our students from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 18,000. Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls, founded by different Christian denominations. Thirty colleges and all halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seven other colleges are for graduates only; one has Fellows only, and one specializes in part-time
Today’s universities are on the forefront of technological advancement, and greater access to technology can result in a more valuable college experience. Whether a university is creating the next wave of technology in its laboratories and research centers, or using it everyday in its classrooms, university campuses are proving themselves to be some of the most technologically advanced places in the world. As part of our quest to find schools that will offer students the greatest educational value, we were naturally curious to know which are the techiest of these high-tech schools. To find them, we consulted university websites, reviewed national surveys from college students about their schools, searched various databases on subjects like computer science, biometrics and social media, and looked over winners of prestigious national awards such as the Innovators Awards. While we realize the system is not perfect, we needed a useful way of helping readers compare features among these various high-tech universities. The point system we developed is explained .
Awards2 points — Major (national or international) award for technology or innovation
1 point — Regional or local award for technology or innovation
Additional Criteria
1 point — Per declared 10,000 square feet of subject-specific laboratory or research center
1 point — Facilities or research departments allowing research opportunity to undergraduate students
1 point — Nobel laureates on campus or listed amongst the alumni
1 point — The offering of tech features beyond traditional universities, whether in the classrooms, residence halls, or department.
After reviewing several hundred candidates, we believe these fifty universities are tops. They ordered based upon points awarded, from least to greatest. In the event of a tie, the editors used their discretion.
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