In Reuters' ranking of Europe’s most innovative universities, KU Leuven has topped for the third year in a row. Reuters' list identifies and ranks educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries. Take a look at the list of top 10 most innovative universities in Europe (Facebook)
KU Leuven: Topped for the third year in a row. Founded in 1425 by Pope Martin V, KU Leuven is a Dutch-speaking school in Flanders, Belgium. It offers programmes based on the innovative research of its scientists and professors and continually produces a high volume of influential inventions. (Facebook)
UK’s Imperial College London: A world-class university founded in 1907. Considered one of the UK ’s leading institutions, Imperial College London aspires to achieve enduring excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society. Rated consistently amongst the world's best universities, it is also working in the direction of developing the next generation of researchers, scientists, and academics through collaboration across disciplines. (Facebook)
University of Cambridge: Second-oldest university in anglosphere after the University of Oxford. The institute develops advanced mathematics and computer science algorithms and offers a wealth of study opportunities for individuals from around the world. It has over 11,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions. (Facebook)
Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL): One of two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the University is located in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the Alps. The university houses more than 350 laboratories and research groups on its main campus. It specializes in natural sciences and engineering. (Facebook)
University of Erlangen Nuremberg: Also known as Friedrich-Alexander University or FAU, the public research institute is located in Bavaria, Germany. The University houses around 40,000 students and comprises five faculties - Humanities, Social Sciences and Theology, Business, Economics and Law, Medicine, Sciences, and Engineering. It's key research areas include new materials, optics and optical technology, molecular life sciences, and medicine, health technology, electronics, climate, law, and economics. (Facebook)
Technical University of Munich: The Research University exclusively focusses on engineering, natural and life sciences, medicine, management and educational science, with a special focus on entrepreneurship. The school enrolls students from three locations- Munich, Freising-Weihenstephan and Garching, where the university has campuses. (Facebook)
The University of Manchester: Largest single-site university in the UK boasting the biggest student community. It offers over 1,000-degree programmes including foundation courses, bachelor’s degrees, master’s programs, PhDs and MBAs across Life Sciences, Humanities, Medical and Human Sciences, and Engineering and Physical Sciences. (Instagram)
University of Munich: Also known as Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich or LMU, the public research university is located in Munich, Germany. LMU is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions. It has established several double degree programs with partner universities worldwide to foster mobility and exchange. (Facebook)
Technical University of Denmark (DTU): Founded in 1829, DTU is an international elite technical university with a world-class reputation where education, scientific advice, and innovation are at the core. (Facebook)
ETH Zurich: Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is an integral part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology. It is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) university in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. (Facebook)