Best Counseling PhD Programs

Best universities offering PhD in Counseling degree programs:

The University of Leicester (UK)
- It offers the counselling and psychotherapy PhD programme (Part-time/Full-time).
- Postgraduate research students have either three full-time or up to 6 years part-time to complete the PhD programme.
- University of Leicester is one of the best universities in the UK. It has been consistently ranked

Top Medical Schools in Japan

Following are some of the top medical schools in Japan:

Dokkyo Medical University - It is one of the top leading medical schools in Japan. The University has three hospitals attached to it: the University Hospital, Koshigaya Hospital, and Nikko Medical Center. In 1994 the University Hospital was certified as a technologically advanced hospital.

Faculty of Medicine of Kagawa University -  It has

Top Universities in Jamaica

Following are the top leading universities in Jamaica:

The University of the West Indies (UWI)
- It is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
- The University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as diploma and certificate programs.
- UWI is ranked 1st in Jamaica and 862nd among the world's top institutions in the

Best CFA Courses/Programs

CFA Institute is the leading global association for investment professionals that awards the prestigious CFA® (Certified Financial Analyst) designation. Following are the best business schools offering the CFA courses/programs:

Schulich School of Business (Canada)
- CFA Institute has approved the Master of Finance at York University’s Schulich School of Business as a CFA Program Partner.
- The

Top Universities in Morocco

Following are some of the top leading universities in Morocco:

Cadi Ayyad University
- Founded in 1978, the University is dedicated to meet the joint challenges of massive increase in student numbers and transformations on social need for education and research.
- It offers courses in various disciplines including Law; Economics and Social Sciences; Sciences and Techniques; Commerce and

Top Statistics Schools & Programs

Following are the top schools/departments for statistics programs:

Iowa State University
- The Department of Statistics & Statistical Laboratory is highly regarded and highly ranked. According to the National Research Council rankings, it is ranked 8th on the quality of its PhD educational programs and 13th on the quality of its research programs.
- The Statistical Laboratory , which forms part

Best Geology PhD Programs

Best universities offering PhD in Geology degree programs:

Washington State University
- Geology Ph.D. candidates are required to choose an area of specialization. Each specialization outlines required courses and provides additional help to design a program.
- The Geology graduate program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with specializations in: Sedimentology-Stratigraphy; Structural

MBA Programs in Switzerland

Following are the leading MBA program providers in Switzerland:

SBS Swiss Business School
- SBS is certified by EDUQUA, a Swiss Quality Assurance Certificate for providers in the field of adult learning.
- It offers the Master of Business Administration program to provide knowledge and skills needed to become an effective manager in a variety of organizational settings.
- It also offers the

Online Project Management Degree

Universities and colleges offering online degree in Project Management:

Pennsylvania State University
- The online master of project management degree is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to meet the needs of companies that are heavily engaged in large-scale projects.
- Candidates have the option of completing the graduate certificate in project management as professional

Top Medical Schools in Taiwan

Following are the top medical schools/colleges in Taiwan:

National Taiwan University, School of Medicine
- The School of Medicine offers a 7-year medical program leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
- The School of Medicine was the first institute offering medical education and conferring medical degree in Taiwan.
- National Taiwan University is ranked 94th in the world according to the

Emory University Top Rankings

Emory University is a top ranked private research university in Georgia, USA. It has been named one of nation's greenest colleges in The Princeton Review's "2009 Green Rating Honor Roll".

Emory University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Emory University

Top Military Friendly Schools

Below are the some of top ranked military friendly schools in the U.S.:

Colorado State University (CSU) - It is placed among the top military-friendly schools in the nation, according to G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students. In addition

Stetson University Profile

Founded in 1883, Stetson University is Florida's first private university. It is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. The University has been ranked among the South's top four regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges.

Stetson University offers a wide range of majors and minors leading to the award of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music,

Top Universities in Connecticut

List of leading universities in Connecticut:

Wesleyan University has been rated 13th best liberal arts college overall in the United States and is tied for 5th in academic reputation by U.S. News and World Report (2010). It also holds the Washington Monthly survey's No. 1 average liberal arts college ranking in the nation. In the Princeton Review  2009 edition, the University received both a

Top MBA Programs in Latvia

Following are the top MBA programs offered in Latvia:

Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
- The Stockholm School of Economics Executive MBA program has been ranked as 1st in the Nordic and Baltic regions and 19th in Europe, in the global Financial Times ranking of the 95 top Executive MBA programs 2009.
- All applicants need to meet the formal criteria including: University degree; Personal

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Top Universities in Queensland

List of top universities in Queensland, Australia:

Bond University - It is the highest rating university in the nation after receiving the most five-star ratings of any university across an impressive nine key performance indicators in the 2010 Good Universities Guide.

University of Southern Queensland - It has been named Australian University of the Year 2000-2001, recognising USQ's leadership

Florida Atlantic University Profile

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public research university located in Boca Raton, Florida, US. It is classified as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Florida Atlantic University offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs through its colleges: College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs;

Top Universities in Delaware

University of Delaware is ranked as the Best National University in the state, placed at Tier 1 with a position of 75th nationally, according to the US News & World Report National Universities Rankings 2011.

The University of Delaware (UD) is the largest university in the state of Delaware, with main campus in Newark, and satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes and Georgetown. It is

MBA Programs in Denmark

Following are the leading MBA program providers in Denmark:

Aarhus School of Business (ASB)
- ASB is part of one of Europe’s strongest research and educational institutions within business and social sciences.
- Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB) has been awarded an EQUIS-accreditation, placing it among the best business schools worldwide.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
-

Top Neurology Schools & Programs

List of top schools offering neurology programs:

University of California, Irvine
- UC Irvine Department of Neurology is ranked among the top neurology departments in the country by the National Institutes of Health.
- Orange County's Health Care Agency has designated UC Irvine Medical Center a Stroke-Neurology Receiving Center as part of Southern California's first program to direct patients to

Medical Schools in Romania

Following are some of the leading medical schools in Romania:

”Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- The Faculty of Medicine is the “backbone” of the “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca.
- As the university is part of the faculties of medicine with a rich tradition and distinction in Romania, it is among the first three faculties in the country

Best Psychiatric Nursing Programs

Following are some of the best schools offering psychiatric nursing programs:

Brandon University (Canada)
- The University offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (B.Sc.P.N.) which is housed within the School of Health Studies.
- The program combines psychiatric nursing education with studies in Arts and Science. Graduates of the program will be

Top Acupuncture Schools in US

Following are the top acupuncture schools and colleges in the US:

Tri-State College of Acupuncture
- It is one of the oldest acupuncture and oriental medicine schools in the United States.
- The 3-year Master of Science degree program in Acupuncture provides extensive hands-on training in Chinese, Japanese, and European acupuncture styles, within the context of a well-rounded education in

Top History Departments

List of top ranking history departments:

University of Dundee (UK) - It is rated as top of the History Departments in Scottish universities for proportion of world-class and internationally excellent research in the RAE 2008 national rankings. From February 2010, the University of Dundee, in collaboration with the Open University, offers a programme of distance learning in Scottish History.

MBA Programs in Austria

List of top MBA programs offered in Austria:

WU Executive Academy - The Vienna University of Economics and Business
- The WU Executive Academy offers the following MBA programs: Executive MBA (Global); Executive MBA (Bucharest); Executive MBA (PGM); Professional MBA with specialization in Banking, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, etc.
- According to the 2010 Financial Times

Top Schools for Special Education

The Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University (Peabody) is ranked 1st in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Vanderbilt Peabody College’s doctoral programs in educational leadership and special education is ranked 1st in scholarly production among other departments at research universities in the United States, according to a report by Academic Analytics.

The

Florida A&M University Profile

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M or FAMU) is a historically black university located in Tallahassee, Florida (US). In 2008 FAMU became the first historically black college or university to host ESPN College GameDay.

Florida A&M University is part of the State University System of Florida and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to

Best Value MBA Programs

The following business schools offer the best value for their MBA students:

University of Iowa's Tippie School of Management
- BusinessWeek survey ranks Tippie MBA among best values in the world. The survey ranks the Tippie full-time MBA as the second best U.S. school in the category of Return on Investment, which measures how long it takes to earn in additional salary the cost of tuition.

Top Boarding Schools in the US

Following are the top leading boarding schools in the US:

Phillips Academy in Andover - Andover's academic program offers a strong and broad foundation in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. Phillips Academy has produced many noteworthy alumni, including Levi Hutchins, later inventor of the alarm clock.

Deerfield Academy - It is an independent, co-educational boarding

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Top Computer Forensics Schools

Top schools offering Computer Forensics programs:

American InterContinental University Online
- AIU Online offers the online Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a concentration in Computer Forensics degree.
- Entrance into the program requires completion of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree or equivalency.
- American InterContinental University is regionally

MBA Programs in Delaware

List of MBA Programs in Delaware:

Delaware State University
- The College of Business received accreditation award from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
- The full-time accelerated MBA program can be completed in 12 months by taking three courses (9 credit hours) per term.

University of Delaware
- Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics is

Top Medical Assistant Schools

Following are the top medical assistant schools and colleges:

Keiser University
- The University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, and more.
- Keiser University's Medical Assisting program, Ft. Lauderdale, Lakeland,

Medical Schools in Nigeria

Following are the top leading medical schools in Nigeria:

Ambrose Alli University College of Medicine - It offers the degrees of MBBS, B.Sc., Medical Physiology and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS). Post graduate programmes are available in Medical Physiology and Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Lagos State University College of Medicine - Lagos State University ranks among the most

The Best 300 Business Schools

The Princeton Review has released its 2011 edition of “The Best 300 Business Schools”. Below are some of the outstanding business schools included in the list:

University of Central Arkansas - UCA's College of Business is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review (2011). The book has 11 ranking lists of the top 10 business schools in various categories. The College is one

MBA Programs in Egypt

Following are the top MBA programs offered in Egypt:

The American University in Cairo (AUC)
- AUC is an independent equal-opportunity institution, fully accredited in Egypt and the United States.
- The MBA degree is designed to prepare students who have completed undergraduate work in any academic discipline. It provides tools for analysis and helps develop a managerial perspective.
- Applicants

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Bachelor in International Relations by Top Schools

List of top schools offering the degree of Bachelor in International Relations (IR) program:

Stanford University (USA)
- The undergraduate program in International Relations (Bachelor of Arts) provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the changing political, economic, and cultural relations within the international system of the modern era.
- The IR honors program offers qualified

Wilmington University Profile

Wilmington University is a private, non-sectarian university offering both undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs in a wide range of areas. It also offers a wide array of online learning options, including fully-online degree programs and hybrid courses and programs (combining face-to-face and online learning).

The University has the following colleges: College of Arts and Sciences,

Top Optometry Schools

Following are some of the top leading optometry schools and colleges:

Cardiff University (UK) - In the Higher Education Funding Council assessment of undergraduate teaching quality in UK Optometry departments, the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at Cardiff University has obtained one of the highest rankings throughout the UK and was awarded the designation 'Excellent'.

The New England

Best Medical Colleges in India

Following are some of the best medical colleges in India:

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- AIIMS runs a range of undergraduate courses in medicine, nursing and related areas, as well as postgraduate courses in virtually all the basic and clinical medical specialties and superspecialties.
- During the 7 year period from 1987-94, AIIMS topped the list of institutions engaged in

Top Business Schools in Sydney

List of top business schools in Sydney (Australia):

University of Technology, Sydney - UTS Business offers a range of postgraduate courses in Accounting, Arts Management, Community Management, Event Management, Finance, Quantitative Finance, General Management, HR Management, Marketing, Sport Management, Tourism Management, Supply Chain Management and the MBA degree program. In 2007, 2008 and

Top MBA Programs in Taiwan

Following are the top MBA programs offered in Taiwan:

National Taiwan University (NTU)
- NTU Global MBA Program is an English-taught program with rigorous and practical MBA curriculums instructed by outstanding faculty members.
- The program also provides students with international exchange opportunities to partner schools worldwide.
- In the survey conducted by Global Views Magazine and 104

Top Accounting & Finance Schools

Following are top leading schools for Accounting and Finance:

University of Glasgow (UK)
- The Good University Guide (The Independent & PricewaterhouseCoopers) rated the BAcc program 4th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland.
- The Department of Accounting and Finance is ranked 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
- The undergraduate BAcc degrees are accredited by

Top Music Departments

List of top music departments around the world:

University of California, Berkeley (USA) - The Department of Music at U.C. Berkeley is consistently ranked among the top three music departments in the United States. The graduate programs offered includes programs in composition, Western music history, and ethnomusicology.

Hope College (USA) - The College Finder, a publication for high school

Safest Colleges & Universities in the US

Below are some of the safest colleges and universities in the United States:

Cardinal Stritch University - The University is ranked No. 1 in the second annual "Safest Colleges" ranking compiled by the news, politics and culture website TheDailyBeast.com. The top five safest colleges are as follows: 1. Cardinal Stritch University 2. New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury 3. Long Island

Wesley College Profile

Founded in 1873, Wesley College is a leading private liberal arts college located in Dover, the capital of Delaware, USA. It is a fully-accredited college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of liberal arts, sciences and professional programs.

Bachelor degree programs are offered in Accounting, American Studies,

Top Nutrition & Dietetics Schools

Following are the top schools and colleges for nutrition and dietetics programs:

Acadia University (Canada)
- The School of Nutrition and Dietetics has a long and distinguished history at Acadia. The curriculum of the four year Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program supports students to develop an area of interest in human nutrition or to take courses which enable them to qualify for

Medical Schools in Singapore

List of top medical schools in Singapore:

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore
- Duke University (USA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a formal agreement in April 2005 under which the two institutions would partner to establish a new medical school in Singapore. The Duke University School of Medicine is one of the best medical schools in the United States and the

Best Colleges for Communications Degree

Following are some of the best colleges/universities for pursuing a Communications Degree:

University of Newcastle (Australia)
- It offers the Bachelor of Communication degree which can be completed in 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
- Career opportunities include Media Production, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Video and Television, Audio Production and Post Production,

Master in International Relations by Top Schools

Top schools offering the Master in International Relations (IR) degree programs:

Yale University (USA)
- The Graduate Program in International Relations (M.A.) at Yale offers outstanding students an opportunity to study IR in an academically rigorous yet flexible program.
- IR graduates can pursue a broad range of career paths including policy analysis, trade and economic development, foreign

Top Law Schools in Hong Kong

Following are the top leading law schools in Hong Kong:

School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
- CityU School of Law offers one of the most diverse ranges of law programmes in Hong Kong at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- The School has developed expertise in a range of fields including commercial law, environmental law, Hong Kong Basic Law, constitutional law, criminal justice

Online Master's Degree in Early Childhood

Leading institutions offering Online Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education:

Capella University
- It offers the online master's degree specialization in Early Childhood Education to prepare teachers to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.
- The curriculum includes course work in such topics as child psychology, classroom

Top MBA Programs in Poland

Following are the top MBA programs offered in Poland:

Warsaw University of Technology Business School
- The School offers Master of Business Administration programmes, carried out in accordance with the top-level standards in management education.
- The International MBA is a one-year full time postgraduate programme taught in English.
- The Executive MBA is a two-year part-time postgraduate

MBA Programs in Russia

Following are some of the leading MBA program providers in Russia:

Moscow Business School MIRBIS
- The school was founded of the basis of the inter-government agreement between Russia and Italy in 1988.
- The MBA program received international accreditation Association of MBAs (AMBA) which proves the high quality of training and the authority of the school. Alumni of MIRBIS MBA are entitled to

Best Medical Schools in Ireland

Following are the best medical schools in Ireland:

University College Dublin (UCD) School of Medicine & Medical Science
- It is Ireland’s largest medical school, offering undergraduate degree programmes in Medicine (direct entry and graduate entry), Physiology, Radiography and Biomedical Health & Life Sciences.
- The School's Medicine programmes are accredited by the Irish Medical Council and

Top Medical Schools in Thailand

Following are the top leading medical schools in Thailand:

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital is the oldest medical school and hospital in Thailand. The faculty is part of Mahidol University.
- Mahidol University is ranked No. 1 in Thailand and 306th in the 2010-2011 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE).

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The University of Winnipeg continues to be one of Canada's top undergraduate universities according to the Globe & Mail Canadian University Report 2011. It is ranked 1st or 2nd in

Delaware State University Profile

Delaware State University (Del State or DSU) is one of America’s most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It was founded in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students.

Delaware State University consists of the following colleges: College of Agriculture & Related Sciences; College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education;

Top Journalism Schools in Europe

List of some of the European top leading journalism schools:

University of Ulster (UK)
- The University of Ulster’s MA Journalism course is the UK’s best performing postgraduate journalism programme. The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) placed the Coleraine course topped the country in the body's seven national professional exams. The MA Journalism degree at Ulster’s

Master in Counselling by Top Schools

Top schools offering the Master in Counselling degree programs:

Monash University
- The Master in Counselling degree attracts people from a variety of professions such as health, human resources, social welfare and education.
- The Masters is a recognised training course of the Australia Counselling Association (ACA).
- Graduates work in careers counselling, education, child and family services,

Top Executive MBA in Australia

Following are the top Australian universities offering Executive MBA (EMBA) programs:

The University of Sydney
- It offers the Global Executive MBA which comprises a mix of self-directed online modules, an in company project and face-to-face residential blocks.
- Participants are required to undertake some preparation prior to each module.
- The Global Executive MBA is specifically designed for