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Scored out of 100 using weighted signals for reputation, employability, affordability, program strength, location value, and student experience.
| Rank | University | Location | Est. tuition | UR AI Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, USA | $60,156 / year | 93 |
| #2 | Stanford University | Stanford, USA | $58,416 / year | 92.4 |
| #3 | Harvard University | Cambridge, USA | $57,261 / year | 92.3 |
| #4 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, USA | $14,600-$48,800 / year | 92.2 |
| #5 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge, UK | $41,000-$63,000 / year | 92 |
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Scores combine weighted signals for reputation, career outcomes, affordability, program strength, location, and student experience.
Academic reputation
30%
Employability
25%
Affordability
8%
International student friendliness
17%
Program strength
15%
Location value
3%
Digital/student experience
2%
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