Colleges in USA

Harvard Business School is definitely better and considered superior globally for its Ivy League status and US Networking. Although LBS generally does better in terms of graduate employability. 

Look at the comparison given below - 

• It is easier for Indian students to get into LBS due to its acceptance rate of around 20% while Harvard Business School acceptance rate can go as low as 4 to 5%. 
• HBS tuition fee is very high and the MBA at LBS can be done in 1 year, saving significantly. 

Yes, the University of Manchester's prestigious global standing does have an impact into strong hiring for Indian employers. Manchester University is part of the Russell Group of institutions, which is highly valued in the UK as well as abroad. 

The university has a strong active alumni network in India among sectors like Consulting, IT and Finance. 

No, the University of Melbourne is better than Harvard University when it comes to rankings, as Harvard generally ranks among the top 5 in the world but the U of Mel ranks 19th globally. Look at the pointers given below - 

• Indian students should go to Harvard University if they prefer the Ivy League prestige and research funding.
• But if the goal is easier admission (with 77% acceptance rate) at a top university, an easier and more affordable pathway to PR in Australia, then the University of Melbourne would be a better choice for Indian students. 

Yes, it is very difficult to get into the University of Michigan as its acceptance rate is only around 15.64% for the class of 2028. And it generally stays in the same range. 

To get in, Indian students are required to meet the University of Michigan admission requirements, which are given below - 

• Competitive academic credentials
• English proficiency tests with good scores
• Standardized test scores like SAT or ACT 

As per the US News and World Report 2026, the University of Michigan is generally considered a top 20 to 50 institution and not top 10. In National terms, it is consistently placed among the top  20 and considered as one of the best public universities.

U of M does not have the traditional 'Ivy League' status but it provides students with a prestigious alumni network and great research output. Look at its rankings given below - 

• National Universities: Ranked #20 by U.S. News & World Report.
• Best Public Schools: Ranked #3 nationally by U.S. News.

As per the US News and World Rankings 2026, Purdue University does not rank among the top 10 but among the top 50. The Purdue ranking is #43 nationally  but it is ranked as a Top 10  public university in the USA.

Purdue has also made it to the Forbes' list of 'New Ivies' which employers love. As per QS National Rankings 2026, Purdue ranks at #25.

The 2 most famous royal alumni of University of St Andrews are- Prince and Princess of Wales. Both these Royals graduated in 2005. Prince William received a Master of Arts in Geography whilst Princess Catherine was a student of Art History.

The 2 most famous royal alumni of University of St Andrews are- Prince and Princess of Wales. Both these Royals graduated in 2005. Prince William received a Master of Arts in Geography whilst Princess Catherine was a student of Art History.