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If considering attending college outside of the United States, then be sure to check out the links to the right!	International Colleges and Universities
	International Colleges and Universities WorldWide Classroom is one of the largest international consortia of schools in the world. This site contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries. Schools are conveniently listed both by country and by category.
	Worldwide Colleges and Universities The Web Connection to Higher Education Around the World
If considering attending college in the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, Wales, or Ireland, then be sure to check out the links to the right!	Colleges and Universities in the U.K.
	Study in the U.K. A comprehensive website that can take you step by step through the UK undergraduate application process.
If considering attending college in Massachusetts, then be sure to check out the links to the right!	MassMentor provides useful information on the independent colleges and universities of Massachusetts.
	The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) represents the independent colleges and universities in Massachusetts: 53 of them, ranging from small, specialized 2- and 4-year colleges to traditional liberal arts colleges to research universities.
Search for American colleges and universities that match your criteria
CollegeBoard.com's College Search - Use the College Board's outstanding College Search features to help find the best college match. Included are: Advanced Search, College Quickfinder, Likefinder, and Side-By-Side Comparison.
Peterson's College Search -- Use criteria to search for colleges. You may do a Name Search, Keyword Search, or a Detailed Search.
Links to Specific Areas of Study
American Association of Medical Colleges A list of medical schools by state which, in collaboration with their undergraduate division, provisionally accept high school seniors or undergraduates who have completed one or two years of study into programs leading to the conferral of both the baccalaureate and the M.D. degrees.
Alternate Therapy Schools Links to schools organized by state for learning massage therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, etc.
Architecture Programs The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole agency authorized to accredit US professional degree programs in architecture. Most state registration boards in the United States require any applicant for licensure to have graduated from a NAAB-accredited program. This site lists currently 111 schools offering NAAB accredited professional programs in architecture, leading to the Master of Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree.
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Locate ABHE Institutions by province, U.S. state or U.S. territory.
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design AICAD operates programs that inform the public about art and design colleges, and programs that improve the quality of the member colleges. AICAD's 35 members are fully-accredited, degree and diploma granting, free-standing colleges of art and design.
Association of Military Colleges in the U.S.A. 46 schools affiliated with the military
Braintrack Index to universities all over the world, organized by continent and country.
Canadian Universities Alpha list of colleges with links to home pages.
Catholic Colleges and Universities Links to college web sites organized alphabetically by name.
Colleges of Distinction A guide with a unique approach. Instead of looking for the richest or the most famous schools, the site talks about what they believe really matters: Which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow and to succeed?
Christian College Search Locate the web sites of Christian colleges searching by name or by criteria.
Community College Web Index for 1,272 community colleges and 181 related resource sites.
Culinary Schools Links to top cooking school in the US and around the world. Site sponsored by Peterson's.
Equine Related Schools Lists boarding schools, colleges, and equestrian science programs.
Evangelical Lutheran Colleges and Universities Alphabetical list of the 28 ELCA colleges and universities. Click on a name to learn more about each institution from their own web site. There is also a clickable U.S. map that shows each school's location and lists institutions by state.
Forensic Science Links to colleges in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer forensic science programs.
GoTRAIN Search GoTrain by school listings or field of study for vocational training programs that require one year of less of study. Listing is more extensive in some states than others, but promises to add more.
Health Management Careers Students can find out about the healthcare job market, wages and trends, as well as skills and abilities required for a career in the healthcare management field.
Historically Black Colleges and Univerisities Alpha list with links to home pages.
Interior Design and Decorating Schools A directory of colleges and universities offering interior design.
Jesuit Universities Jesuit education is based on the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, service and faith. Search the 28 Jesuit universities located in the United States.
Journalism and Communications Schools Links to programs at universities in the United States. This site is sponsored by Columbia Journalism Review.
Law Schools Links to law schools by alpha or by state approved by the American Bar Association.
Less Commonly Taught Languages Data base run by the University of Minnesota helps students to find colleges that teach less commonly available foreign languages.
Lutheran Colleges While this site is Lutheran in its orientation, it contains comprehensive college planning information for anyone preparing to attend selective colleges.
Medical Schools List of schools offering combined college/physician programs.
Methodist Colleges Links to 124 colleges, universities, pre-collegiate schools and seminaries affiliated with the Methodist Church. Organized geographically.
Nursing Programs - Accelerated and Fast Track Links to programs sponsored by the American Association of the Colleges of Nursing.
Nursing Schools Searchable database also includes links to nursing scholarships.
Oceanography College and universities with atmospheric, oceanic, and related sciences.
Pharmacy Schools This is the official site of the Federation of International Pharmaceutical Schools. The list is in the form of a searchable database.
Trade and Technical Schools Directory to web sites of trade and technical schools, apprenticeships, and community colleges.
Universities in the United Kingdom Alpha list to home pages of colleges in Great Britain.
Universities with Sports Management Programs Programs are ordered alphabetically by country and within each country by university name.
Veterinarian Colleges Site sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Colleges lists all the universities that offer graduate degrees in veterinary science.
Vocational School Database Clickable map of the US lists vocational schools for a large variety of occupations. Click on Massachusetts for schools in our area.
Women's Colleges Information about the 70 women's colleges in the United States as well as links to their web sites.
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Virtual Campus Tours Virtual tours have become an essential component of college Web sites, providing many prospective students with their first glimpses of college. Take a virtual tour of over eight hundred colleges and universities throughout the United States.