10 Incredible Facts About the World's Top Universities 

Stanford University  Stanford University is home to one of the most exclusive fraternities in the world, the Sigma Chi fraternity. Only a select few students are invited to join, and membership is considered a great honor. 

Harvard University  The admissions rate for Harvard University is incredibly low, with only about 4.9% of applicants being accepted. This means that out of every 100 applicants, less than 5 are admitted. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a reputation for being incredibly difficult because with some courses have an average grade of only C+. 

The University of Oxford  Oxford University in the UK has a long and prestigious history, with many famous alumni including Stephen Hawking, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Margaret Thatcher. However, until 2015, it did not admit women to its undergraduate programs. 

The University of Cambridge  The University of Cambridge in the UK is also steeped in history, and it is said that if you walk through the city's streets at night, you may see the ghosts of famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. 

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is known for its rigorous academic programs, which have earned it the nickname "MIT of the West". It is considered one of the most challenging universities to attend.

The University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo in Japan is one of the most prestigious universities in Asia, but its campus is also famous for being one of the most crowded. With over 28,000 students and limited space, finding a place to study can be a challenge.

The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne in Australia is home to the largest university library in the southern hemisphere, with over 12 million items in its collection.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich ETH Zurich is known for its cutting-edge research in fields such as robotics and artificial intelligence. It has produced 21 Nobel laureates, including Albert Einstein.

The University of Toronto The University of Toronto in Canada has a reputation for being one of the most diverse universities in the world, with students from over 160 countries studying there. It is also home to the world-renowned Rotman School of Management.

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