Should I stay if I like the university but dislike my department?
You do not have to stay simply because you like the university if your discomfort with the department concerns its core subject area or conflicts with your future goals. However, if the problem is temporary, such as particular classes or relationships, it may improve through course adjustments or consultation. Compare options such as changing departments or faculties, transferring, or moving to another university, and check the effects on credits and graduation timing. Advice from academic staff, student-support services, and current students can help you decide.
Key points
- Distinguish a temporary difficulty from a fundamental mismatch with the department’s field of study.
- Check the available procedures, requirements, credit treatment, and possible effect on graduation timing.
- Seek advice from trusted staff and current students, then compare staying with changing programs or universities.
Things to check
- Procedures and requirements for changing departments, faculties, or universities vary by institution, faculty, academic year, and student situation; confirm them in official information.