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If you are a high school student, it's time to think about where to study next. There are many universities, and you only need to choose one. How to do it right, so that you do not regret it? We have made a list of the main criteria to help you decide.
The basic criteria
1. Availability of the program you are interested in
If you have decided on a profession, then first you need to find a university with the chosen specialty. Keep in mind that in the same field of study specializations may differ from one institution to another. Study the programs carefully, and look for the profile you need. If you have not yet decided on a major, choose a multi-specialty institution.
2. State or non-state.
Find out whether the school has an ownership status; it is usually written in the full name of the institution. In most cases, public schools have more places available than private ones. In addition, you can count on social support and assistance from the state.
3. state accreditation
Be sure to check accreditation, not only for the university as a whole, but also for your chosen major. If there is no state accreditation you will receive a non-state diploma, which has no value on the labour market. Also, institutions without accreditation do not have the right to give deferment from the army. Find out the status of the educational institution.
Important criteria
Budgetary Places and Competition
All higher education institutions in the country allocate a certain number of seats: budget and fee-paying, full-time or part-time. You can find out these figures on our website in the "Universities and Specializations" section. For comparison: "many places" - from 50 and above. "High competition" - from 25 and above. This is typical of most fields of study, except medicine.
When choosing a university, take into account your chances of being placed on a state scholarship.
2. Cost of tuition
It is not always possible to enter the budget, so find out in advance the cost of training in a fee-paying department. Different programs usually have different tuition fees. Here's a tip: At a top university you can study relatively cheaply in new or unpopular programs - look for them! And be sure to check how much your fees increase every year to account for inflation.
3 Availability of dormitory accommodation
If you are a non-resident, this is one of the most important criteria. Find out if your college can accommodate everyone. Some institutions have few places in the dormitory, they are distributed on a competitive basis. Also inquire about fees, the condition of the dormitories, and the distance from the college.
Find out what the living conditions are like in the dormitory.
4. Corruption
Corruption is rampant in some schools. To avoid running into such an institution, search for reviews on the Internet, and monitor the news. Such scandals are always covered in the press. Also look for thematic communities of students in social networks, where you can get information from verified persons.
5. Number of buildings.
Some universities have several buildings in different locations. It is better when there are fewer of them and they are close to each other. Then you do not have to go to the other side of town to get your transcripts or to apply for classes. The fewer the buildings, the less often documents are lost and more often signed, and the better the communication with the university's administrative staff.
Estimate the distance between the buildings of the university and your place of residence
6. Loyalty
To avoid dropping out as early as your freshman year, choose a college or university that is loyal to its students. Find out what mistakes you make, whether there is a possibility to retake courses, and how strict the teachers are. All this information can be found on student forums and thematic groups in social networks.
7. Faculty
It is ideal when the university is taught by doctors of sciences and professors, only a candidate of sciences can defend a master's thesis, and only a doctor of sciences can defend a doctoral dissertation. It is good if foreign lecturers are involved in teaching. It is always better to know about progressive foreign practices, not to get hung up on domestic approaches. |
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