Introduction

This guide is designed both for those school leavers approaching university and for undergraduates already there. University seems a good idea but what do students need to consider? How to make the most of the opportunity and gain advantage at every step is the challenge.

Approaching university is an anxious time. You can compare the options better when you understand all that you need to consider. Getting There offers some sound advice.

Employers, organisations have a keen interest in graduates. In Why Go the head of a key association enters the debate. And do you know about HELOA?

Taking a Gap Year/Year Out is an option taken by an increasing number of students. How to decide on the best option? What to do and where? Budgets to consider? and so on. A wealth of information in our section will help you decide.

Study Abroad can also be part of your course credits for many subjects - not just language courses but from Law to Engineering.

Additionally, eager universities try to attract you with Extra Funding they have available through scholarships and other programmes.

For those of you who are already at university as undergraduates you will find plenty more on our site to help you understand what companies are looking for in students and how to make the most of Higher Education.