Selecting a university can be quite overwhelming, especially when there are over 10,000 universities to choose from. Picking where you will be for the next 3-4 years is a very important decision. The ideal university abroad will be different for everyone, and while we can provide you with different ways you can use to decide, it is your decision to make. We have listed out certain ways to help you pick, or at the least, narrow down your university choices.
Selecting by Countries
One way to start your university search is to begin with an ideal country you would like to go to for your university. You can split this type of search into two sections:
Preliminary Research
The first step in selecting a country may begin with preliminary research. This preliminary research should be quite general and geared towards details about the country itself and its living situation. These details may include things like climate, culture, population, cost of living, and more. After conducting this part of the research, you may find some countries more attractive than others allowing you to narrow down your country choice.
In-depth Research
The second part of your country's research should be geared toward more specific information regarding your studies. You may begin with looking at different universities in that country and begin comparing different criterias that are important to you. These factors may include education styles, requirements, or even ranking. You may also choose to spend some part of this research to look into different visa requirements of each country or even possible career opportunity after graduation as these will vary depending on the country you select.
Select by Program
Another way to research your university is by program of study. This type of research will be more applicable to students who are more certain about what they would like to study. A program search will be a specific search on a program of choice.
Program Search
To begin your program search you might choose to research several programs you might be interested in studying in. After learning more about these programs you may feel more confident about your choice, or even realize that you might need to continue researching for a course that speaks more to you. You may choose to begin your search by researching top universities for the program you selected. After discovering a few of these universities, you should look into the requirements of these programs depending on the university to make sure you are qualified to apply when the time comes. Lastly, you should compare different choices you have selected and start to create a shortlist you would like to apply to.
Using the Best Search Engine
Information is going to be the most powerful tool in your journey in selecting your ideal university. Every detail about your university matters, and because everyone has different needs, you want a platform that allows you to search the way that works best for you.
Athenik was created to simplify your university process in every stage from initial research to getting accepted. We promise to provide students with transparent and credible information about universities so that students can be well-informed and make the right choice for themselves. Whether it’s search by ranking or course or even if you are unsure about where you want to go, Athenik has got you covered.