Hi there,
Choosing a university can be a difficult decision and take a lot of deliberation. There are lots of factors to consider and weigh up.
Firstly, assuming you know which degree course you want to do, a good place to start is narrowing down which universities offer your course and are within your grade boundaries. You may want to look at the rankings, employability rates and reviews from other students doing the courses to figure out which are right for you and sound good to be in.
You also want to remember that you'll have to live in the area for years. Have a look at the surrounding environment. Do you like cities and big nightlife? Is there transport access? Restaurants and grocery stores? Living costs? These are all important questions for moving to a new place that may help shape your opinion on your options.
Along with looking into the city, you want to consider a more about the university than the course. Have a look into the societies and clubs you can join within your free time. What kind of support is offered for students from financial to mental well-being? You may want to compare campus universities vs city universities and how easy it is to get around from class to class. What accommodation is offered from the university.
Good luck with your decision,
- Sophie (uni of Bath)