Choosing the Right University

Choosing the Right University While university league tables are useful in the broad comparison of the quality of a university, you have to have a framework to guide your selection and final decision. 1. Work out whether you want to study locally or overseas as this affects your funding options. If you¶re going overseas, factor in accommodation, living expenses and the cost of flight tickets (note that costs of living vary with location). 2. Decide which courses interest you and find out more about the faculty offering the course. Try to gather feedback or testimonial from past students from subject prospectuses or alumni. 3. Check out the credentials of the lecturers. Study the key subjects in the course and compare them with the ones from other universities. 4. Find out if the university offers work placement or exchange programmes for the course you¶re interested in. 5. Check what the university¶s policy is to switching courses within the university or transferring credits if you decide to change universities. 6. Many universities have Facebook and Twitter accounts. Use it as an opportunity to ask the university staff all the questions you want. 7. Visit education expos. You¶ll find out more by talking to staff from the various universities. 8. Visit the university if you can. If this is not possible, find out where the universities are located and the amenities around it. It shouldn¶t be too hard with Google Maps.