What should I compare after visiting several universities?
After visiting several universities, compare whether each one’s curriculum, classes, practical or research opportunities, and learning style fit your interests and goals. Also compare access to faculty and student support, facilities, commuting time, living costs and other expenses, and the conditions from admission through graduation. Use your observations from the visit alongside official information rather than relying on impressions alone.
Key points
- Compare the curriculum, classes, practical work, and research opportunities in your intended field.
- Compare consultation and learning support, facilities, and how manageable commuting and daily life would be.
- Check tuition and other costs, admission conditions, and requirements through graduation in the relevant materials.
- Record each university under the same categories and judge the differences against your own priorities.
Things to check
- Costs, systems, curricula, and support can vary by university, faculty, program, and academic year, so check current official information. Impressions from a visit may not represent every student’s experience.