Should I choose a university where continuing to graduate school is easy?
If you are considering graduate school, the ease of progressing to it can be one useful selection criterion. However, it should not be the only basis for choosing a university. Also compare the fit with your intended field, the undergraduate curriculum, research supervision and support, progression requirements, costs, and possible paths after graduation. If graduate school is not currently part of your plan, its importance is relatively lower.
Key points
- Look beyond internal progression arrangements and consider whether the available research groups and supervisors fit your interests.
- Check requirements such as grades, required courses, selection procedures, and any conditions for recommendation-based progression.
- Compare other options as well, including graduate schools at different universities and entering employment instead of continuing study.
Things to check
- The ease and conditions of progression vary by university, faculty, program, and academic year, so check the institution's official information.