We all known that the best American universities are all private universities, but they are usually very hard to get in. If you are not qualifying for elite private universities, this article will introduce three private universities that are easier to get in but still on the top 50 in US news American university rankings. They are Boston university, Syracuse university and New York University. The US News American University rankings (also known as 美国大学排名) is an important reference for many students when the choosing a college.
Boston University (波士顿大学）
Boston University (BU), founded in 1839, is a long-established private university and the third-largest private university in the United States. It is located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Boston University became one of the 62 member schools of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the top university association in North America in 2012; in 2013, Boston University became a member of the Patriot League
Boston University currently has nearly 30,000 students from 50 states and 125 countries around the world, including a total of 4,700 international students. The school has 15 colleges and offers more than 250 courses, including the nation’s top biomedical engineering, business, law, economics, medical prep. Taking an international and diversified management approach, the school attracts students from all over the world, making Boston University a famous institution of world cultural exchange, known as the “student’s paradise”.
Syracuse University （雪城大学）
Syracuse University is a well-known private, comprehensive and research university in the United States. It is an influential University in politics both in America and internationally. Since the end of the 19th century, more than 800 Syracuse graduates have served as US Senators, Representatives, senior officials of the federal government, and senior officials of the State Government. Three of the current 10 US Supreme Court justices graduated from Syracuse University’s law school. As a result, Syracuse University has earned the reputation of “the cradle of American politicians”.
Syracuse University has more than 200 majors in 13 colleges, and its public management discipline ranks the best among US. Multiple disciplines rank among the top ten in the US. Its School of Architecture, School of Information, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the Newhouse School of Public Communication, the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and the School of Education are among one of the best in the United States, with outstanding achievements and great influence in various subject areas.
New York University （纽约大学）
New York University (NYU) is a world-renowned private comprehensive research university and one of the largest private universities in the United States. It is also a top private university in the heart of New York. As a top school in the United States, NYU is listed as one of 25 new Ivy League schools and is a member of the American Association of Universities (AAU).
New York University consists of 18 colleges and research institutes, of which law school is one of the six best law schools in the United States; Tisch School of Art is one of the best art schools in the United States; Stern School of Business is also a famous business school in the world. Many of New York’s majors are among the best, with the Department of Philosophy, Italian, Theatre, Mathematics, Economics, and Finance maintaining the top three positions in multiple rankings. Well-known majors include medicine, law and education.