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Hardest universities to get into even for smart students

posted on: April 19, 2023

If you are a student who likes to challenge himself for herself, then it is most likely that you apply for the top ranking universities of the world. Today we will talk about some universities that are really hard to get into even for the students who are exceptionally bright.

  1. University of Oxford

University of Oxford is a familiar name to everyone. It is one of the oldest universities in the world and is highly selective. Even if you are academically bright and have extra curricular achievements as well, it doesn't guarantee that you will be selected for the university.

  1. University of Cambridge

This university has a low acceptance rate of 20% for international students. Around 90 Nobel prize winners have been associated with the university so far. It is known for its high quality of research and teaching.
 

  1. Stanford University

Stanford has a very low acceptance rate of 3.9% for international students. This makes it one of the most selective universities in the world. More than 60 Nobel prize winners have been associated with the university so far.
 

  1. Harvard University

Harwood University has an acceptance rate of 14.6% for international students. You need an SAT score of at least 1500+ to get into the university. Also you must have at least 7.5 or higher bands in your IELTS exam.

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