The document provides guidance for undergraduates considering university, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right course, location, and assessing costs and quality. Key factors to consider include the availability of specialized programs, proximity to family, cost of living, and the university's academic reputation. It advises thorough research and evaluation of personal priorities to make an informed decision that aligns with one's goals and circumstances.

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2. What Information Should Students Take into Consideration when
Choosing a University?
If you’re looking to enhance your qualifications through Further Education, you will probably be
thinking about applying for a course at a university.
Besides being seen as a route to a decent professional career, university life has many other
attractions. Independence, social opportunities and the challenge of a new location are a few.
Here are some essentials you should have on your wish list when making your mind up about which
university is right for you.

3. Prioritising – the right course
The right course
• Research what is right for you
• Specialist courses have fewer locations accessible to you. A major subject, such as English or Law,
will have many more places on offer
• Be realistic – what are your entry level results likely to be and will they be good enough?

4. Location and facilities
Location
• Do you need or want to be near family and friends and how far away you are prepared to live?
• How will you travel there and what is the cost of living away from home?
• Remember that the cost of living is likely to be greater in London and the south of England
• Check out how far out of town your campus is for your course
Facilities
• Within your location, what social and academic facilities are important for you to access?
• Depending on your likes, consider the nightlife, sports facilities, libraries and student union
• Don’t forget necessary facilities that will be part of your daily life, so consider the choice and
proximity of supermarkets and doctor surgeries

5. Cost and quality
Cost
• What can you and your family afford? English universities are able to charge tuition fees that are
as much as £9,000 per academic year
• Bursaries and scholarships are available to help those from low-income families
• Check out student loans and how much you would need to repay and over what time period
Quality
• Look at university league tables to see how your potential university rates
• Weigh up the ratings with other factors such as quality of research, student feedback and
employment prospects
• Remember that universities appearing at the top of the table will demand higher grades, so again,
consider the likelihood of achieving these

6. Making the decision
• Do as much research as you can
• Think about the critical factors and these will help you to narrow down your course and location
• Look in prospectuses and visit university open days – it has to feel right!
• Don’t take the decision lightly. Most students drop out in the first year due to poor course choice
• Start with the right course for you and follow this up with your preferred location. All the other
things in your wish list may become a bonus.