Top 10 expensive global universities that every Indians should know about

• Indian students face significant financial challenges studying abroad at these prestigious institutions
• Notable alumni from these universities include Barack Obama, Stephen Hawking, and Meryl Streep
• Top global universities imposing tuition fees, with Columbia University leading at US$68,400 annually

In a recent analysis of global higher education costs, it has been revealed that some of the world's most prestigious universities come with staggering price tags, posing a significant financial challenge for Indian students aspiring to study abroad.Indian students faces significant financial hurdles due to the high costs involved. With 1 USD equaling around 83 INR, annual tuition fees at these institutions can reach up to ₹52 lakhs, and when considering additional expenses like accommodation, food, travel, and insurance, the total annual cost can exceed ₹73 lakhs.

Here are 10 of the world’s most expensive universities/colleges:

1. Columbia University:

   • Founded in 1754.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$68,400.
   • Popular majors: Philosophy, Environmental Science, and English.
   • Notable alumni include Barack Obama, Warren Buffet, and Julia Stiles.

2. Duke University:

   • Founded in 1924.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$63,450.
   • Popular majors: Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Computer Engineering, Neurosciences, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
   • Notable alumni include Richard Nixon, Tim Cook, and Melinda Gates.

3. Brown University:

   • Founded in 1764.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$65,656.
   • Notable alumni include John F. Kennedy and Emma Watson.

4. Yale University:

   • Founded in 1701.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$64,700.
   • Popular majors: Economics, Political Science, History, Computer Science, Psychology, Global Affairs, and English.
   • Notable alumni include Meryl Streep and 5 US Presidents.

5. University of Cambridge:

   • Founded in 1209.
   • Annual tuition fees vary.
   • Popular majors: Mathematics, Physics, and Computer science.
   • Notable alumni include Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin.

6. University of Chicago:

   • Founded in 1890.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$63,801.
   • Popular majors: Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, and Political Science.
   • Notable alumni include Carl Sagan and Milton Friedman.

7. Dartmouth College:

   • Founded in 1769.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$63,684.
   • Schools: The Geisel School of Medicine is the nation’s fourth-oldest medical school; Thayer School of Engineering is among the nation’s first professional schools of engineering, and the Tuck School of Business is the world’s first graduate school of management.
   • Notable alumni include Robert Frost and Shonda Rhimes.

8. Harvey Mudd College:

   • Founded in 1955.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$65,954.
   • Popular majors: Computer Science and Mathematics, Engineering.
   • Notable alumni include Donald D. Chamberlin and Stanley G. Love.

9. Northwestern University:

   • Founded in 1851.
   • Annual tuition fees: US$64,887.
   • Schools: Has 11 diverse schools including the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, and the Feinberg School of Medicine
   • Notable alumni include Stephen Colbert and George RR Martin.

10. Tufts University:

    • Founded in 1852.
    • Annual tuition fees: US$66,358.
    • Popular majors: Economics, Biology, and International Relations.
    • Notable alumni include Jessica Biel and Shashi Tharoor.