Considering a competitive university Aims and objectives • To understand what a competitive university is • Develop an understanding of what the benefits of attending a competitive university are Making your choice • There are over 300 Higher Education providers • You need to narrow down your choice to 5 or less Competitive Universities • Research intensive • Excellent learning experience • World class research • Reputation Activity Benefits Ranking University 1 Oxford 11 Surrey 2 Cambridge 12 Lancaster 3 St Andrews 13 Loughborough 4 Imperial College 14 East Anglia 5 London School of Economics 15 Birmingham 6 Durham 16 York 7 Exeter 17 Leeds 8 Warwick 18 Southampton 9 University College London 19 Bristol 10 Bath 20 Leicester (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table 2015) The Russell Group The Russell Group… • Is a group of 24 Universities • Share common goals: - Outstanding teaching - World class research - Excellent learning experience Russell Group bingo The Russell Group University of Birmingham University of Manchester University of Bristol Newcastle University University of Cambridge University of Nottingham Cardiff University University of Oxford Durham University Queen Mary University of Edinburgh Queen’s University Belfast University of Exeter University of Sheffield University of Glasgow University of Southampton Imperial College London University College London King’s College London University of Warwick University of Leeds University of York University of Liverpool LSE What does this mean for me? • Highest number of students achieving top grades on graduation • High levels of student satisfaction • Taught by academics delivering world class research • Better employability and salary What are universities looking for? • Academic ability • Interest in your chosen subject • Transferable skills • Understanding of what the degree programme involves Application process • Achieved and predicted grades • Personal statement • Reference • Interviews • Admissions tests To conclude You should now… • Know what a competitive university is • Have gained an understanding of what the benefits of applying to a competitive university are. • Know a little about the Russell Group JoinAny the question?Conversation! Contact:#ExeterOpen Tel: 01392 xxxxxx @uniofexeter Xxxxxx @exeter.ac.uk facebook.com/exeteruni www.exeter.ac.uk.