A number of universities are presenting unverifiable marketing claims making it difficult for prospective students to make informed choices, according to a new Which? University investigation. Almost a year after the advertising watchdog upheld a number of complaints about misleading information in higher education, the consumer champion found several universities are making unverifiable and […]
A Which? survey has ranked Santander and Nationwide as providing the best student bank accounts, as half a million students prepare to start university for the first time. Which? University’s annual university student survey saw over 3,000 university students who were studying at the time questioned on their experience with student bank accounts. The accounts […]
With the deadline for student finance looming, new research from Which? University reveals that undergraduate students find managing finances as stressful as exams. A survey of over 2000 undergraduate students at UK universities shows that one in seven (15%) rank managing finances as the most stressful aspect of their university experience, alongside exams (15%) and […]
There are numerous reasons that could have caused you to miss the UCAS application deadline – delays with references, indecision or even a technology fail. It’s not ideal, but all is not lost. Which? University offers advice to late university applicants. The 6pm deadline is looming this Sunday (15 January) for students to submit their […]
New research from Which? University and education charity Transformation Trust has found that a majority of young people from more disadvantaged backgrounds think university just ‘isn’t for them’. Which? asked 1,000 16-19 year olds whether they were intending to apply to university, and found that more young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds were not planning […]
New research from Which? University reveals that more students look to their teachers for advice on their A-level options, than their parents or friends. According to the research, six in ten (59%) students turned to their teachers for guidance before deciding on their A-level subjects, whilst half (49%) looked to their parents. Only four in […]
According to 11,000 undergraduates surveyed by Which? University, unis in the north came out on top for nightlife, while unis in the south topped the ratings for their creative and political scenes. The new research, conducted by YouthSight on behalf of Which? University, reveals the top universities in the UK for nightlife, sports, student unions, and […]
Alex Neill, Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Our research has shown that students struggle to obtain the information they need to make informed decisions about university choices. We welcome measures to give students more insight into student experience, teaching standards and value for money. “These proposals could not only drive up standards, but could […]
With just days to go until A-level results, Which? University has published a new survival guide to help students navigate the Clearing process. While the majority of students waiting for their A-level results are likely to get the grades they need for their desired first or second choice university options, those who don’t achieve shouldn’t […]