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 • Harvard University • Yale University • University of Chicago • Princeton University

• Harvard University • Yale University • University of Chicago • Princeton University • University of Pennsylvania • Some other American universities

The university was founded in 1636. It is situated near Boston in Massachusetts. In

The university was founded in 1636. It is situated near Boston in Massachusetts. In 1630 the university was called after John Harvard, a former British minister, who emigrated to America and gifted the university half of his property.

 • At first the university was called a college, as it gave only

• At first the university was called a college, as it gave only religious education. Besides, Harvard college trained Indian leaders for missionary needs. • The college became a university at the beginning of the 19 th century, when medical and judicial faculties joined the college.

 • 9 faculties and departments; • Only students, already having higher education are

• 9 faculties and departments; • Only students, already having higher education are taken into Harvard. The exams are highly competitive. In 2005 only 9% of applicants could enter the university; • 1300 graduates, 6600 undergraduates, 2300 professors; • More than 20 students’ sport teams; • A system of libraries including 90 libraries and 14500 volumes of books; • 6 museums; • Harvard astronomic observatory.

9 Faculties And Schools A faculty of A faculty Humanities of And Medicine Natural

9 Faculties And Schools A faculty of A faculty Humanities of And Medicine Natural science A school of Theology A school of Law A school of Business A Higher School of Design A higher Pedago gical School A school of Public health A school of State Adminis tration

Yale University was founded on the 9 th of October, 1701, in New Heaven,

Yale University was founded on the 9 th of October, 1701, in New Heaven, Connecticut as a “Royal College of Connecticut Colony”. In 1718 the college was named after an English merchant Yale, who gifted the college 560 pounds and 417 books.

 • At first mainly theology, ancient Greek and Latin were studied in the

• At first mainly theology, ancient Greek and Latin were studied in the college. • In the 19 th century some professional schools were founded: • 1810 – a school of medicine; • 1822 – theological school; • 1843 – a school of law; • 1847 – the higher school of arts and science; • 1887 – the college got a university status.

 • William Taft, the 27 th president of the USA; • Gerald Rudolf

• William Taft, the 27 th president of the USA; • Gerald Rudolf Ford, the 38 th President of the USA; • George Herbert Walker Bush senior, the 41 st President of the USA; • William Jefferson Clinton, the 42 d President of the USA; • George Walker Bush junior, the 43 d President of the USA.

 • 5200 students; • 6000 graduates; • 3200 lectures and tutors; • A

• 5200 students; • 6000 graduates; • 3200 lectures and tutors; • A university library system – more than 11 million of books; • Yale college; • Higher school of Arts and Science; • 10 professional schools (faculties).

University of Chicago is one of the largest higher educational institutions in the USA.

University of Chicago is one of the largest higher educational institutions in the USA. It was founded in 1857. It is one of the first American universities, which gave women the right to education. The names of 79 Nobel laureates are connected with the university.

University Of Chicago 4 academic departments 6 Professional schools University library University Publishing house

University Of Chicago 4 academic departments 6 Professional schools University library University Publishing house Scientific Research laboratory Observatory The institute Of Oriental study

Professional schools Academic departments A school of religious study A school of law Biology

Professional schools Academic departments A school of religious study A school of law Biology Higher business school Social science A school of medicine Physics Humanities A school of social order A school of management in social sphere

 • It is a private university, one of the most prestigious in the

• It is a private university, one of the most prestigious in the country, situated in Princeton, New Jersey. The university is a large academic and scientific research center in technology, physics, mathematics and space investigation.

 • The university was founded in 1746 as a College of New Jersey

• The university was founded in 1746 as a College of New Jersey and was the fourth college in North. American colonies. • In 1877 Master’s degree courses were opened in the College. In 1896 the College got a university status. Two former American president – James Medison and Thomas Winson studied here.

 • Albert Einstein lived and worked in Princeton University for 20 years (1933

• Albert Einstein lived and worked in Princeton University for 20 years (1933 – 1955). He was a professor of physics in a New Institute of fundamental research in the university.

 • • • 4600 undergraduates; 2000 graduates; 1100 lecturers and tutors; A library

• • • 4600 undergraduates; 2000 graduates; 1100 lecturers and tutors; A library with 2 million of books; Princeton College (gives Bachelor’s Degree); • Professional schools (Master’s Courses) in technology, applied science, architecture, public and international relations and others; • Different scientific research centers.

 • It was founded in 1740 as a charity school; • 1755 it

• It was founded in 1740 as a charity school; • 1755 it became a college; • In 1765 the first in North America school of medicine was opened; • In 1779 the college got a university status; • In 1881 the first school of business was opened here; • In 1946 the first totally electronic computer (ENIAC) was invented in the university

The faculties (higher schools) • 19000 of students; • 4500 of lecturers and tutors;

The faculties (higher schools) • 19000 of students; • 4500 of lecturers and tutors; • A library with more than 4 million of books; • A Museum of archeology and anthropology; • An Institute of management and international relations; • An Institute of cognitive research. Veterinary medicine Business Medicine Arts and science Law Communication Applied science and engineering Education Public science and work

 • A State University of California. Founded in 1868. • 10 campus, 159000

• A State University of California. Founded in 1868. • 10 campus, 159000 undergraduates, 13000 lecturers and tutors. • University of Columbia. Founded in 1754. • About 30000 undergraduates with graduates (2000).

 • Whose memorial is this? What is this person famous for? • Who

• Whose memorial is this? What is this person famous for? • Who lived in this house? Where is it situated?

1. A first totally electronic computer was invented there. 2. This university was founded

1. A first totally electronic computer was invented there. 2. This university was founded in 1636 to train Indian leaders. 3. Two former American president – James Medison and Thomas Winson studied here. 4. Only people with higher education can enter this university. 5. This college was named after an English merchant … who gifted the college 560 pounds and 417 books. 6. The names of 79 Nobel laureates are connected with this university. 7. This university has the largest number of undergraduates and graduates ( about 30000). a) University of Chicago b) University of Columbia c) University of Pennsylvania d) Harvard University e) Yale a) Princeton University