A Changing Landscape: University hotspots for science and technology

A Changing Landscape: University hotspots for science and technology - by Alessandra Colecchia, Head of Economic Analysis and Statistics at the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Where are all the hot spots for science education? You might guess the United States, where many of the esteemed Ivy Leagues call home. Indeed, 40 of the world’s top universities are in the US, excelling in a wide range of disciplines. Nevertheless, if you take a deeper look at the education landscape a more diverse picture emerges.