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Research
Choosing Your University
When choosing your university you should decide which
factors aremost important to you and consider your options
with these inmind. It’s your choice and it should be driven by
your preferences and interests. Think about the following
:
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The best university is the one that feels right
for you, and you should take the opportunity
to have a look around before you make a final
decision. Visiting universities is also a great
way of finding out how far away from home
they are, and how easy it is to get there.
Realising Opportunities
Applying to Higher Education 2017
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Type
Campus:
Campus universities are usually
outside of the city centre and have all their
teaching buildings and accommodation
on one site.
City:
City universities tend to have their
teaching and accommodation buildings
spread out across the city.
Size
Universities can vary in size from less than
10,000 students up to around 40,000
students.
Making Comparisons
Looking at league tables is a good way to
compare different universities. Remember
to look at subject league tables too!
Distance fromHome
How far away from home would you like to
be?
Are there good transport links?
How much will it cost to travel there?