"Study, study and study again!". Education, of course, is a very good thing, and, most importantly, very necessary, especially if your goal is to achieve career heights. Caring parents from a very young age begin to think about educational institutions for their children. Education is exactly the thing for which they never feel sorry for money. Parents are trying to choose the best - the best kindergarten, the best school, and then the best institution of higher education. Those who have the opportunity send their children abroad to receive a European or American diploma. Among the universities of the world there are legends. These are the universities in whose walls prominent political figures, scientific geniuses or people of art were educated. Agree, the phrase "graduate of Harvard or Cambridge" speaks for itself. It is these two legendary universities, together with Yale, that make up the top three most prestigious universities in the world.
The rating was prepared by the no less legendary British newspaper The Times. The results can be trusted because they are based on the opinion of the scientific community, employers and the citation of scientific works of the university staff. For those who really have a real opportunity to study abroad, it will be useful to know what other universities are in the top ten.
1. Harvard University (USA)
The undisputed leader - four times in a row was named the best university in the world. Harvard is the oldest university in the United States, founded in 1636. This is the "alma mater" for many prominent American politicians: Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, and, of course, Barack Obama. Harvard also holds the record for the most billionaire alumni. Among them: Michael Bloomberg, Sumner Redstone, David Rockefeller.
2. Yale University (USA)
Yale is an elite US university, part of the so-called Ivy League. In 1832, the most mysterious student organization, Skull and Bones, appeared within its walls. Her activities are shrouded in mystery. This organization is said to be the one that actually runs America. The fact is that, since 1989, all US presidents are Yale graduates.
3. Cambridge University (UK)
One of the oldest universities in the world. It was founded in 1209. 83 Cambridge graduates have become Nobel laureates. Today, this is the largest figure among universities in the world.
4. Oxford University (UK)
This institution of higher education in Great Britain was founded in 1117. A whole galaxy of outstanding figures of science, literature, and art graduated from Oxford: Roger Bacon, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Adam Smith, J. R. R. Tolkien, Margaret Thatcher.
5. Caltech
The California Institute of Technology, or Caltech for short, is one of the leading universities in the United States and the world in the field of exact sciences and engineering. The base university for NASA: the first American satellite and a series of space probes were created here. Studying here is very difficult, but interesting. Students have their own unusual traditions. For example, "Day of truancy". On this day, the fourth years leave, leaving complicated gadgets and puzzles at their door. They are intended for junior students who unite in teams and together try to solve the tasks assigned to them. If they show ingenuity and can solve the puzzle, they will receive a reward - they will get into the rooms of the elders.
6. Imperial College London (UK)
Leading institution of higher education in the field of natural sciences and engineering. The college has produced 14 Nobel laureates. Two medical schools operate on its basis, whose specialists have made a great contribution to the development of modern medicine. So, college graduate Sir Alexander Fleming became famous as the inventor of penicillin. And, for example, in 2006, researchers at the Imperial College, together with scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Cologne, developed a test that helps to identify schizophrenia at an early stage.
7. University College London (UK)
Britain's first secular university. The college accepted all comers into its walls, regardless of their class, race or religion. The main thing is the desire for knowledge. Since 1878, women could study here. Today holds the championship in the number of women professors. In 1893, the first student union in Great Britain was opened here.
8. University of Chicago (USA)
One of the leading universities in the world, founded by Rockefeller in 1890. He became famous for his research in the field of economics and socio-political sciences. Close to Cambridge in terms of the number of Nobel laureates among its graduates - 79 scientists have been awarded this prize. Among them, Milton Friedman is the founder of the theory of monetarism. The current President of the United States, Barack Obama, taught constitutional law there, and his wife, Michelle, was the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
This is the largest center for training leading specialists in the field of computer technology and innovation. The university conducts the most advanced research in the field of artificial intelligence. So, in 2006, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, together with Nokia, announced the development of a phone with enhanced computing capabilities that would work using voice commands.
10 Columbia University
The oldest American university, along with Yale, is part of the Ivy League. Columbia University is the forge of the US political elite. His students were the first US Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, US Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower. It is fair to say that here, first of all, not theoretical scientists are trained, but people of action. However, this did not prevent the university from educating 54 Nobel laureates within its walls. In addition, it was here that the first ever experiment on the splitting of the uranium atom was carried out.
On the threshold of September 1, Ogonyok tried to figure out which university in the world is cooler. The scoring method seemed to be the most objective - when the university receives a comprehensive "credit" based on the sum of points awarded based on the results of studying the opinions of the scientific community (a survey of 6354 scientists around the world), employers (2339 people), citation of scientific works of university employees. In the 2008/09 academic year*, the group of leaders looked like this:
1) Harvard University, USA
Number of points: 100
Founded: 1636
Number of students: 29.9 thousand
What is famous for: longest of all competitors holds the status of the best university in the world. Harvard also holds the record for the most billionaire alumni. Michael Bloomberg, Sumner Redstone, David Rockefeller - 54 people in total.
2) Yale University, USA
Number of points: 99.8
Founded: 1701
Number of students: 11.9 thousand
What is famous for: has a reputation as a forge of personnel for the upper strata of the establishment. Four of its graduates signed the US Declaration of Independence, and five became presidents of the country. The formula "not only knowledge, but also connections" is about Yale.
3) University of Cambridge, UK
Number of points: 99.5
Founded: 1209
Number of students: 25.5 thousand
What is famous for: among its graduates, there are the most Nobel laureates - 83. Today, this is the largest figure among higher educational institutions in the world.
4) Oxford University (University of Oxford), UK
Number of points: 98.9
Founded: 1117
Number of students: 23.6 thousand
What is famous for: record holder for the number of celebrities who graduated from it. The list of alumni includes: Roger Bacon, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Johnson, Harold Macmillan, Graham Greene, Jonathan Swift, Adam Smith, Lewis Carroll, D. R. R. Tolkien and others.
5) California Tech institute(California Institute of Technology), USA
Number of points: 98.6
Founded: 1920
Number of students: 2.2 thousand
What is famous for: the most advanced in terms of the number of developed space and aviation projects. The base university for NASA: the first American satellite and a series of space probes were created here.
6) Imperial College London, UK
Number of points: 98.4
Founded: 1907
Number of students: 12.6 thousand
What is famous for: College scientists are the main newsmakers of modern medicine. And all thanks to the School of Medicine at the college.
7) University College London, UK
Number of points: 98.1
Founded: 1826
Number of students: 21.6 thousand
What is famous for: the first English university to challenge student discrimination based on class, race and religion. In the 19th century, he began to enroll women in the course, today he holds the championship in the number of women professors.
8) University of Chicago, USA
Number of points: 98
Founded: 1890
Number of students: 15 thousand
What is famous for: economic research. More than a dozen Chicago economists have become Nobel laureates. Among them is Milton Friedman, the founder of the theory of monetarism. The current President of the United States, Barack Obama, taught constitutional law there, and his wife, Michelle, was the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
9) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Number of points: 96.7
Founded: 1861
Number of students: 10.3 thousand
What is famous for: the largest center for the training of scientific and industrial specialists in the field of high-tech. MIT is often called the mecca of computer technology and innovation. The university conducts the most advanced research in the field of artificial intelligence.
10) Columbia University (Columbia University), USA
Number of points: 96.3
Founded: 1754
Number of students: 23.7 thousand
What is famous for: here, for the first time in the United States, anthropology and political science began to be taught, and here the first ever experiment on the splitting of the uranium atom was carried out.
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Top 10 most prestigious professions in Russia
Every year, thousands of graduates and their parents face a difficult choice: which institution of higher education to choose for admission? Choosing a future profession is one of the most important steps in life. It is great if a person chooses a future field of activity according to his own recognition, but it is desirable that it also brings tangible income. The topic of our article is.
10. Freelancer | Average salary: 25 thousand rubles
Opens our rating the most prestigious professions in Russia specialization such as freelancer. With the development of modern technologies, the time has come when for fruitful and successful work there is no need to come to the office every day. A freelancer can just as well work from home, in a cozy and comfortable environment. He does not need to waste precious time on packing and a trip to the place of work - it is always nearby. Such an employee provides a lot of benefits to the employer - he works no worse than ordinary office workers, and the freelancer is paid not for the amount of time spent, but for the work performed. For him, you do not need to create a workplace, pay vacation and sick leave. The advantage is that at any time the employer can refuse the services of a freelancer, while dismissing a full-time employee is not always easy.
It is not surprising that today more and more people in Russia and the world choose the freelance profession. They receive an average of 25 thousand rubles and more.
9. Sales manager | Average salary: 30 - 60 thousand rubles
On the 9th place among the most prestigious professions in Russia - sales managers. They are in high demand in the service industry. Most of all, employers value active employees who are well versed in the goods or services that they offer to consumers and who know how to find an approach to customers. Communication, professionalism, the ability to build relationships with customers - these are the qualities of high-class sales managers, for which employers are willing to pay a lot of money. Labor market experts predict that this profession will be in demand in Russia for decades to come.
The average salary of sales managers is from 30 to 60 thousand rubles.
8. Specialist in nano and biotechnology | Average salary: 50 thousand rubles
Nanotechnology and biotechnology one of the most promising areas of modern science. Most countries understand this and actively support developments in this direction. It is obvious that the first state to make a breakthrough in this area will have an advantage and can become a world leader. Specialties related to nanotechnology, in this light, look very promising and prestigious. There are very few specialists in this field of science, so each new development brings huge sums to its creators.
Biotechnologists and nanotechnologists receive on average from 30 to 65 thousand rubles.
7. Marketer | Average salary: 50 thousand rubles
On the 7th place among the most prestigious professions in Russia are marketers. Despite the stagnation, consumers are still actively interested in market novelties. Experts predict that in the next few years the market will be gradually filled with domestically produced goods, for the promotion of which marketers will be needed. Correct, competent marketing is an important component of the company's success in the market. Most manufacturers know this and are willing to pay good sums to highly skilled marketers.
The salary of a marketing director can start from 300 thousand rubles. Of course, first of all, it will depend on the level of the company. The average salary of a marketer in the country is about 50 thousand rubles.
6. Auditor | Average salary: 40 thousand rubles
Still interesting for graduates of the specialty in the financial sector. is one of the most prestigious professions in Russia. He is engaged in checking accounting, auditing financial statements, accounting books and other documents. If necessary, advises the organization and adjusts accounting. The auditor can both be part of the company's staff and be invited from outside.
The average salary is about 40 thousand rubles.
5. Web programmer and designer | Average salary: 40 - 200 thousand rubles
In recent years, one of the most sought-after, highly paid and prestigious professions in Russia is IT-. The field of computer software is one of the most promising professions of the future. Nowadays, no company can do without promoting its products on the Internet. IT specialists receive a salary comparable to that of economists and lawyers. It should be noted that the field of information technology is one of the fastest growing industries. Gradually, new professional areas will appear in it, which means that specialists in this field of activity will be in demand in the future. IT specialties are in 5th place in the ranking of the most prestigious professions in Russia.
The salary range is from 40 to 200 thousand rubles.
4. Engineer | Average salary: 35 - 60 thousand rubles
- 4th place in the list of the most prestigious professions in Russia. The shortage of specialists in industrial production is felt more and more, so engineers are becoming more and more in demand. Most of all, employers are interested in people from their technical universities. Engineers receive an average of 35 to 60 thousand rubles.
3. Medic | Average salary: 45 - 70 thousand rubles
They continue to be included in the list of the most sought-after and prestigious professions. First of all, specialists of a narrow profile are required. Due to the fact that there is now a clear shortage of medical workers in the country, graduates can be sure that any medical institution will gladly accept them. Among doctors, dentists have the highest earnings - they can count on a salary of 45-70 thousand rubles.
2. Programmer | Average salary: 50 - 80 thousand rubles
In second place in the ranking of the most prestigious professions in Russia is programmer. High-level specialists in this field are highly valued and can count on good wages from 50 to 80 thousand rubles. The responsibilities of a programmer include the development and configuration of software. In Russia, 1C programmers are now most valued.
1. Lawyer | Average salary: 40 - 120 thousand rubles
Takes 1st place among the most prestigious professions in Russia. Professionals in this field are needed almost everywhere. Especially valued are lawyers with knowledge of international law, who can accompany contracts with foreign partners of the organization. The disadvantage of this profession is that employers are more willing to take lawyers with extensive experience and young professionals will first have to work for the future before they are accepted into a highly paid position.
On average, a lawyer receives from 40 to 120 thousand rubles.
Clocks have long ceased to be exclusively a means of measuring time. They are an indicator of the status, the state of their owner. What accessory the powers that be wear is discussed not only on the sidelines, it becomes public knowledge. Because of them, scandals often arise - watches sometimes act as a time bomb, demonstrating a discrepancy between real incomes and declared ones. And sooner or later someone will pay attention to this, especially if a person holds public office.
Introducing the TOP 10 most prestigious men's wrist chronographs. Watches are listed in ascending order of price. It is noteworthy that the top includes accessories seen on famous personalities.
10. Rolex Day Date: Trump wears them
In 10th place are Trump's rolexes. The Rolex brand is associated with wealth and power. The powers that be and Rolex watches have long been walking side by side. The Rolex Day‑Date has been an indispensable companion of many historical figures since the 1950s. It is noteworthy that a similar watch was worn by the previous president of America. Donald Trump acquired his Day‑Date back in pre-presidential times, being a successful businessman and showman. The watch is distinguished by a high-strength, impervious to water and dust case, has an ultra-precise mechanism. The model is quite concise:
- round dial,
- day of the week indicator
- yellow gold case,
- gold bracelet.
The cost of similar watches does not exceed 24 thousand dollars.
You can buy Swiss watches Rolex Day Date and others at a price lower than the official one at the Exclusive-Watch watch pawnshop. Time is fleeting and it’s hard to disagree with this, but when a watch purchased at a pawnshop will show off on your hand, it will be much more pleasant to watch it flow.
9. Breguet Classique Alarm: Watch of the Patriarch
On the 9th place in the ranking is the Swiss classic from Breguet. The Breguet watch line includes various models, but all of them are distinguished by high-quality workmanship. The Breguet Classique Alarm model is created in an ageless classic style:
- leather belt,
- elegant gold case
- date window,
- automatic plant,
- alarm.
It is safe to say that the owner of such watches is distinguished by conservatism and restraint. Maybe that's why the famous model fell in love with the Moscow Patriarch Kirill. The fact that a church servant can afford such an expensive accessory became known from photographs of the official meeting of the patriarch with the head of the law enforcement agency. It is noteworthy that the photo did not show a bolt on the priest's wrist. The scandal erupted after attentive bloggers and journalists noticed their reflection on the glossy surface of the table. Photoshopped the clock? The public was excited to learn about the presence of such an expensive accessory in a church minister, because Breguet Classique chronographs are valued at least 28,000 euros.
Eighth place is occupied by Breguet - one of the most sought-after, successful and reputable brands in the watch market. The Classique Complications range is distinguished by traditional design, but at the same time demonstrates the desire to use the latest know-how of production in order to keep up with the times. As with all watches of the highest category, only precious metals and genuine leather are used in the Complications models. The watch indicates days, months and years and is equipped with a tourbillon. Prices for popular models differ depending on the complexity of the mechanism used. The Breguet Skeleton version with an open movement will cost $245,000, while the more familiar version will cost $183,000.
7. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Ultra-Thin Caliber 1731: The thinnest men's watch
Seventh place for the thinnest watch in the world. Almost all manufacturers of high-end chronographs have models with a thin case in their arsenal. Nevertheless, the masters of Vacheron Constantin have achieved impressive results, creating an elegant and at the same time discreet men's watch with a thickness of only 3.9 millimeters - Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Ultra-Thin Caliber 1731. The case is made of gold and titanium, the strap is made of crocodile leather. The watch is manually wound and runs for 65 hours without recharging. The design allows you to look at the workings of the movement through the sapphire back. Despite the outward simplicity, the price of the chronograph is about 380 thousand US dollars.
6. A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph: Putin himself wears them
In the sixth position, the so-called “watch V.V. Putin." The collection of chronographs of the Russian president has more than a dozen items. The A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph model, created by German craftsmen in 2005, is the most expensive copy presented to the Russian leader. They are distinguished by the refinement of execution and thoughtfulness of every detail.
The turbograph mechanism consists of more than a thousand parts and is one of the most complex in the world. The calendar is combined with a split chronograph, which makes it possible to fix different periods of time. Undoubtedly, for such a performance requires the skill of a mechanic. The case is made of platinum, the crown is made of gold, the watch hands are securely hidden under sapphire glass, the crocodile leather bracelet emphasizes the high status of their owner.
You can buy this masterpiece of watchmaking art for 500 thousand dollars. Despite the elite and uniqueness of watches, they are great for daily time tracking.
5. Nano-Ceramic RM 52-01 Tourbillon Skull: Peskov's watch
In the middle of the top, in 5th place, there is Peskov's watch - the Nano-Ceramic RM 52-01 Tourbillon Skull model. This unusual chronograph was produced in 2013 by the Swiss company Richard Mille in limited quantities. The clock mechanism impresses with its harmony and the finest performance. Through the transparent glass you can see the work of each screw. The owner of one of the 30 copies of truly unique and expensive skeletons was the Russian official Dmitry Peskov, who received them from his wife Tatyana Navka on their wedding day. Such a gift not only emphasizes the exquisite taste, love for details, elegance and style, but also the high income of their buyer.
A complex mechanism honed over the years, the accuracy of its execution, elite and nano-materials, brand recognition and recognition, as well as the limited number of copies produced, influenced the cost of the accessory. The price tag for it starts at 600 thousand dollars. The prestige of such watches in the fashion world is beyond doubt.
4. Louis Moinet Magistralis: Moonlight
In fourth place is one of the best watches in the world, the cost of which justifies the content: inside the model there is a piece of a celestial body from the surface of the moon. This chronograph is so unique that it will impress any collector. The idea of its creation belongs to Louis Moine, a passionate lover of watchmaking, astronomy, sculpture and painting. The symbiosis of knowledge was embodied in a unique specimen. The functionality of the watch mechanism will delight its owner: a white gold case, minute and second hands, date and day of the week, as well as moon phases, crocodile leather strap with gold inserts.
The price of this accessory is from 860 thousand dollars.
3. Lange & Sohne Grand Complication: German Precision
The third place is occupied by a truly luxurious copy from the German company Lange & Sohne. Appearance is a model of perfection, every detail is in its place. The case is made of precious metals and carefully polished by hand. Engraving gives the watch a unique look. The chronograph is equipped with a set of basic functional mechanisms: a stopwatch, a calendar, it demonstrates the phases of the moon. A true connoisseur with a high status and income can afford to buy a Lange & Sohne Grand Complication watch. After all, the price tag of such watches is set from 2.5 million dollars.
2. Ulysse Nardin Genghis Khan: half a billion musical break
In second place are the cool Ulysse Nardin wristwatches created by Swiss watchmakers, which look like a real work of art. The special charm of the chronograph is given by the gold figures located on the dial. The repeater plays musical notes every fifteen minutes.
The watch is wound manually, the supply is enough for four days. Made using black onyx, bordered with white or rose gold of high standard, they will become an exquisite decoration for a man with good taste and high income. After all, the price of such watches reaches 5 million dollars. Such a high cost is due to high-precision technical execution, the use of expensive materials and a limited number of issued copies (only 30 pieces).
1. Patek Philippe Ref. 1518: the rarest watch
At the top of the top is a Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 with mechanical winding. These watches have acquired the title of one of the rarest and most expensive among their counterparts. The owner of this valuable copy will be able to determine not only the exact time, but also the lunar phases, as well as the date of the current day. The high cost of watches is determined by the year of their release - 1943. Such copies were produced only four times during the fourteen-year period of their production, which indicates the exceptional rarity of this model. At the annual Geneva auction in 2016, the watch went under the hammer, exceeding $11 million.
In the literary world, a wide variety of prizes are awarded: in the field of poetry and prose, drama and fantasy, lyrics and detective. However, not every award testifies to the quality of the literature that was awarded.
Recognized awards collected in our Top 10 Most Prestigious Literary Awards. Among the winners of these awards, you can safely choose books worthy of reading.
10. Liberty Award
The award was established in the United States by emigrants from Russia in 1999. It is awarded for contribution to the development of Russian-American culture and strengthening of international relations between countries. The winners were V. Aksenov, M. Epshtein, V. Bachanyan, O. Vasiliev.
9. H.K. Andersen
This award is given in the field of children's literature, both for the works themselves and for the illustrations to them. The winners of the award were Astrid Lindgren, Tove Jansson, Gianni Rodari.
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The annual award in the field of literature is presented to laureates selected both by popular vote and by an expert commission. The winners of the Runet Book Prize 2013 have already been named on the pages.
7. Russian Booker
This award is given for the best novel in Russian. Bulat Okudzhava, Lyudmila Ulitskaya and Vasily Aksenov became laureates of the Russian Booker. Along with the main prize, the Student Booker is also awarded, the jury of which includes students and graduate students.
6. Southeast Asia Literary Award
This international literary prize is awarded for the best poetry and prose works by authors from ASEAN countries. The chairman of the organizing committee of the award is the Prince of Thailand Prem Purachatra.
5. ABS Premium
The Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Prize is awarded for the best science fiction works written in Russian. The winners of the award are Evgeny Lukin, Kir Bulychev, Dmitry Bykov.
4. Booker Prize
This award for many is the most prestigious in the world of English-language literature. The winner is presented with a check for the amount of 50,000 British pounds. Four times in history, Booker laureates have also received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
3. Goncourt Prize
The French Literary Prize has been awarded annually since 1903. According to the charter, the prize can be awarded to any author only once during his lifetime. Over the years, the Goncourt Prize was awarded to Marcel Proust, Simone de Beauvoir, Alphonse de Chateaubriand.
2. Pulitzer Prize
This American prize has been awarded since 1911. The main prize is 10 thousand US dollars. Despite the fact that the winners almost never make it to the book bestseller lists, the award is considered one of the most prestigious in the literary world.
1. Nobel Prize in Literature
This prestigious award is presented annually for achievements in the field of literature. Most of the winners are writers from Europe and the United States, so the award is often criticized for being biased. Among Russian authors, Boris Pasternak, Mikhail Sholokhov, and Alexander Solzhenitsyn received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
