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The University of California is the foremost public research university in the state of California, made up of ten campuses. UC Berkley and UCLA are currently tied as the top public university in the US, and UC Berkley is ranked as the 4th best public university globally.

The University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs delivers state-of-the-art research, living, and recreational facilities. Alongside its academic excellence, UConn in Storrs is the only institution in the US with a museum and master's program in puppetry.

Since its foundation in 1479, the University of Copenhagen has developed into an internationally well-reputed institution which has fostered no less than 9 Nobel Prize winners.

The University of Edinburgh has been at the forefront of knowledge since its founding in 1583. Famous alumni include Charles Darwin and J K Rowling. Edinburgh's famous Fringe Festival takes place each year during August.

The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student engagement at its campuses in Exeter and Cornwall. Exeter has been recognised for its welcoming and friendly community, and its impressive athletic support.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world! Today, Glasgow is among the world’s Top 100 universities and has been named Scottish University of the Year.

The University of Graz (German: Universität Graz), founded in 1585, is Austria's second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU is ranked as the best university in Hong Kong, 4th in Asia and 40th in the world.

In its spacious lakeside setting, the University of Lausanne boasts a history stretching back 450 years. Lausanne’s undulating contours afford residents and visitors spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. The wealth of its cultural life is exceptional, while its modest size keeps it on a human scale.

The University of Leeds is a world top 100 university and is renowned globally for the quality of its teaching and research. Its campus buildings are a mix of gothic revival, art deco, brutalist and postmodern architecture.