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All universities in United States Public universities2,465 Private universities50 Texas13 Massachusetts9 New Jersey9 Ohio9 Pennsylvania9 Puerto Rico9 New York32
Business & Management1,100 Social Sciences & Psychology1,014 Medicine & Health Sciences969 Computer Science & IT957 Education921 Arts, Design & Architecture903 Science875 Life Sciences782 Engineering770 Professional Accounting & Finance760 Media & Communication715 Languages & Linguistics616 Law513 Agriculture & Environment512 Music & Performing Arts494 Economics & Public Policy417 Sports & Recreation378 Built Environment134
Bachelor's universities1,043 Master's universities536 Professional universities297 Diploma universities223 PhD universities202 Foundation universities40 Bachelor's programs24,438 Master's programs4,517 Diploma programs2,679 Professional programs1,151 PhD programs770 Foundation programs256 Bachelor's Business & Management770 Master's Business & Management340 Diploma Business & Management134 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology741 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences260 Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences125 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT681 Master's Education249 Diploma Engineering108 Bachelor's Science640 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology242 Diploma Computer Science & IT93
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Life Sciences1,262 Professional Accounting & Finance1,237 Engineering1,141 Media & Communication1,113 Languages & Linguistics1,004 Law884 Agriculture & Environment828 Music & Performing Arts812 Sports & Recreation613 Economics & Public Policy532
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42,495 Best Programs in the United States

There are 42,495 programs in the United States, spread across 2,517 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Harvard University.

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Business & Management Engineering Computer Science & IT Medicine & Health Sciences Law Social Sciences & Psychology Education Arts, Design & Architecture Science Hospitality & Tourism Media & Communication Agriculture & Environment

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How these courses are ranked

161 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #600 (Tulane University of Louisiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,555,275 citations). 188 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 24,438 bachelor's, 4,517 master's, 2,679 diploma and 1,151 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (5,209), Social Sciences & Psychology (5,200), Medicine & Health Sciences (4,554) and Education (3,557). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 2,074 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 303 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in the United States?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), Stanford University (QS World #3) and Harvard University (QS World #5) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 303, ahead of University of Tennessee, Martin (191).

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