Here are ten of the top universities globally for obtaining a degree in education, based on recent rankings:

1. University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), USA – Known for its strong emphasis on the impact of race, class, and gender on education, as well as politics and policy influences. UC Berkeley offers both MA and PhD programs in education.
2. Stanford University, USA – Offers a variety of master’s and doctoral programs, including the Stanford Teacher Education Program and other specialized tracks such as education policy, organization and leadership studies, and education data science.
3. Harvard University, USA – Harvard’s Graduate School of Education offers diverse master’s programs and doctoral degrees focusing on education leadership, policy, and human development. It’s renowned for its extensive research and impact on education policy.
4. University of Oxford, UK – Features robust research in areas like language, cognition, development, and educational policy. It also provides teacher training and a range of postgraduate education courses.
5. University of Cambridge, UK – Offers undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, including tracks in educational psychology, policy, international development, and arts education. The PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is particularly well-regarded.
6. University College London (UCL), UK – Known for its world-class research and teaching in education and training, UCL consistently ranks at the top globally for its education programs.
7. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Offers comprehensive education programs and is highly ranked for its research and academic offerings in education.
8. Tsinghua University, China – Rapidly gaining prominence for its education programs, Tsinghua University is noted for its research and innovative teaching methodologies.
9. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA – Provides both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education with a focus on elementary and secondary education, higher education, and educational studies.
10. University of Toronto, Canada – Offers a wide range of education programs and is known for its research in educational policy and practice.

These universities are recognized for their strong academic programs, extensive research opportunities, and significant contributions to the field of education (Times Higher Education (THE)) (Top Universities) (Times Higher Education (THE)).