Higher education in the United States

Higher education in the United States refers to a variety of institutions of higher education. Strong research and funding have helped make American colleges and universities among the world's most prestigious, which is particularly attractive to international students, professors and researchers in the pursuit of academic excellence. Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges all have a significant role in higher education in the United States. There are 103 US universities in the World Top 200.