What evidence should I collect before deciding that a university is right for me?
To judge whether a university is right for you, review the intended faculty or program’s subjects, teaching methods, expected workload, and graduation requirements, then compare them with your interests and goals. Also check admission conditions, tuition and financial support, commuting or housing, advising and other support, and information about post-graduation pathways. Use several sources, such as official documents, open days, campus visits, and conversations with current students.
Key points
- Check the curriculum, class formats, assessment methods, and graduation requirements.
- Compare tuition, scholarships or other aid, travel time, facilities, and academic or student support.
- Use open days, visits, and students’ experiences to assess the actual atmosphere, alongside official information.
- Check admission requirements and progression or career data for your own entry year and program.
Things to check
- Policies, costs, course content, support, and progression information can vary by university, faculty, program, and academic year, so confirm the latest official information before deciding.
- Current or former students’ experiences are useful evidence, but they are individual and may not apply to everyone.