FX.co ★ THE: Top 10 best young universities in 2019

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

This is a public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1991. The university consists of four schools where students can get a bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, and humanities. The Hong Kong University is among the three leading universities of the city as well as among the best universities in China and Asia. The School of Business and Management at the University of Hong Kong is the most prestigious among the students.

Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)

This university is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 1969, EPFL separated from the University of Lausanne and became an independent higher education institution. It is a technical university and is considered one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Europe.

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

This is the main technological university of Singapore. Students can choose from a wide range of technological and economic disciplines. NTU is a founding member of the World Union of Technological Universities. In 2010, the university became an Olympic village for the first Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore.

Paris Sciences et Lettres

This is a higher education and research institution. Paris Sciences et Lettres is very popular in France and around the world. The university was founded in 2010 in Paris. It helps to promote projects of other higher education institutions that are known on the international arena.

City University of Hong Kong

The City University of Hong Kong is a public research university in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The university offers more than 50 bachelor's degree programs as well as postgraduate programs at the Chow Tai Ching School of Graduate Studies. The university has four colleges and six schools.

KAIST

KAIST, formally known as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, is the leading educational and research University of South Korea. It is located in Daejeon. The university was founded by the Korean government in 1971 as the first national scientific, research and technical Institute. Presently, KAIST is an important center of strategic research projects in South Korea. KAIST offers good scholarship and support to international students.

Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies

This is a special-statute public university located in Pisa, Italy that operates in the field of applied sciences. The Scuola Normale, together with the University of Pisa and the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, is a part of the Pisa University System. Students are accepted if they get the necessary grades in national and international competitions.

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

The Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a private research university in Pohang, South Korea. It is a research and educational institution operating in the fields of science and technology. POSTECH is recognized as the leading university in South Korea.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is a public higher education institution located in the Netherlands. The University was founded on January 9, 1976. It is one of the youngest of the Netherlands’ 13 universities. About 17 thousand people study there - 53% of them are foreign students. The University occupies a leading position in international rankings. It is recognized as one of the best young world’s universities by THE.

University of Science and Technology Beijing

This university is older than the other universities on our list. It was established in 1952 in Beijing, China. The university is known for its developments in the field of steel and iron. There are physical, chemical, engineering, and economics departments. Materials science is one of the largest faculties of the university. About 20 thousand students, 2 thousand postgraduates and masters study at the university; 500 students, 200 postgraduates and masters study at the materials science department.