One US dollar is equal to 83 rupees today. In such a situation, financial problems are a big challenge for students thinking of studying abroad. Especially when they think of getting admission in top universities/colleges of the world. The annual fee of these top universities can be around Rs 52 lakh. If you add the cost of accommodation, food and tuition, the total expenditure can reach Rs 73 lakh annually. Let us know about the 10 most expensive universities-
1- Columbia University, New York: It was founded in 1754 by King George II of Great Britain. The annual expenditure here will be approximately 89,587 US dollars i.e. 74,26,426 rupees. The most popular subjects at this university are Philosophy, Environmental Science and English. Barack Obama, Warren Buffett and 11 billionaires have been students here.
2- Duke University, Durham USA: This university was established in 1924. This is the second most expensive university in America and the world. The cost of this one year study comes to US$ 83,263 i.e. Rs 69,02,852. Popular subjects of this institute are Computer Science, Biological Science, Computer Engineering, Neurosciences, Mechanical Engineering. Many celebrities including former US President Richard Nixon have studied here.
3- Brown University is also the third most expensive institution in the world. Here also the total cost of one year's education will be around Rs 72 lakh per year. This university was founded in 1764 by Nicholas, John, Joseph and Moses Brown. Many celebrities including John F Kennedy are among those who studied here.
4- Yale University, New Haven USA: This university was established in 1701. The total annual expenditure here will be 83,880 US dollars i.e. about 70 lakh rupees annually. This QS World University Rank is 16. Popular subjects here are Economics, Political Science, History, Computer Science, Psychology, International Affairs and English.
5- The University of Cambridge (UK) was established in 1209. It has got second place in QS ranking. The total annual expenditure of coming here is 84,898 US dollars i.e. about 70 lakh rupees annually. The popular subjects of this university are Maths, Physics and Computer Science. There are hundreds of famous people from Stephen Hawking to Charles Darwin among the celebrities studying here.
6 – University of Chicago, Chicago USA: Established in 1890, this American university ranks among the most expensive universities in the world. It has received QS University Rank- 11. Popular subjects here are Economics, Computer Science, Maths and other subjects.
7- Darmout College, Hanover USA: This university was established in 1769. In terms of expenses, this institute is also one of the most expensive colleges. The total annual expenditure here is around Rs 71 lakh. It is a world initiative graduate school in management.
8- Harvey Mudd College, California, USA: This college was established in 1955 by the family and friends of Harvey Mudd Mudd. Here also the annual expense of education can be 89,115 US dollars i.e. about 74 lakh rupees. Computer Science, Maths and Engineering are taught in this college.
9- North-Western University, USA: This university was established in 1851 by Grant Goodrich, John Evans etc. It can be considered the most expensive college in the world because the annual expenditure here is 91,290 US dollars, which is more than Rs 75 lakh.
10 – Tufts University, USA: This university was established in 1852. Many celebrities including Indian politician Shashi Tharoor have studied from here. The total annual expenditure here comes to 81,700 US dollars i.e. about 68 lakh rupees. International affairs, economics and biology are taught here.