Is a low percentage of women necessarily a bad sign?
No, not necessarily. How you view a low percentage of women depends on what matters to you. Consider the field you want to study, teaching, facilities, support systems, campus atmosphere, and how easy it may be to connect with others or seek advice, then decide whether the environment suits you. You can check student numbers by faculty or department and the available support through official information or open-day events.
Key points
- Check the gender balance in your intended faculty or department, not only across the university.
- Consider the teaching, facilities, consultation and support systems, and student atmosphere.
- Use official information and open-day opportunities to assess whether the environment feels suitable and comfortable for you.
Things to check
- Gender balance and the actual availability of student support can vary by university, faculty, department, and academic year.