STUDY IN BELGIUM

Overview

Why study in Belgium? Well, perhaps you want to practise your French, or German. Perhaps you like the idea of studying in Brussels, the so-called 'capital of Europe'. Or maybe you just love Belgian waffles.
Home of the European Union (EU) and NATO, Belgium, home to about 10.5 million people, is a truly international country in a relatively small geographical space.
Bordering both France and the Netherlands, the country's official languages are Dutch, French and German although English is widely spoken. Many areas of Belgium also have their distinct regional dialects. The capital city is Brussels.
If you intend to study politics or international relations, Brussels is probably your place. With 20,000 people working in the EU offices on any given day, you will have a better chance of meeting influential people who may be able to help you find related jobs after graduation, whether you intend to remain in Brussels, or relocate abroad.
Belgium places much emphasis on higher education, and boasts six universities in the top 200 of the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings.
While French and Dutch are the standard languages of teaching, Belgium does cater to international students by offering many international study abroad programs in English.
All in the global top 300 of the 2012/13 QS World University Rankings are: Katholieké Universiteit Leuven, Université Catholique de Louvain, University of Ghent, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the University of Antwerp and the University of Liege.

Fast Fact

• Capital city Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• Currency is the euro
• Major exports include electrical equipment, chemicals, vehicles and diamonds
• Borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
• Known for delicious chocolates, waffles and French fries, and a huge selection of beers
• Education is compulsory to age 18
• Home to 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• More castles per square mile than any other country
• A federal state since 1994, with three regions: Flanders in the north (Dutch is the offical language), Wallonia in the south (French is the official language, German also spoken), and the Brussels region - where all three languages are official
• Second largest city Antwerp is known as the diamond capital of the world, due to its large diamond cutting industry

Lifestyle

Culinary Belgium isn't just made up of the nation's famous waffles, chocolates, and chips. In no other country in the world is beer such a celebrated commodity.

Producing more than 450 types of beer in breweries dating back to the 14th century, the country is worshipped by beer connoisseurs out to sample everything from the country's prized Lambic beer to raspberry and chocolate beer.

Accordingly, if you love beer, everything from brewery tours to beer festivals and museums await you in Belgium.

If fashion is your thing, look no further than Antwerp ' Europe's best-kept secret and diamond capital of the world. This creative outlet in the Flemish centre of Belgium has bred such famous designers as Ann De Meulemeester, Dirk Bikkemberg and Dries Van Noten, and is home of the impressive MoMu (Mode Museum) fashion museum.

See where Belgium's capital, Brussels, ranks in the QS Best Student Cities >

Practical Information

Accommodation in Belgium is readily available; however, if you wish to rent a private flat, it's often necessary to sign a one-year contract.

Expect to pay between €150 and €400 per month, depending on whether you prefer university housing or private accommodation.

Home-stays are also popular in Belgium, and give students a chance to learn, first-hand, about Belgian culture, while possibly taking on a new language.

Contact your university's international student support services or international student department for further information on securing housing in Belgium.

Weather in Belgium can be slightly unpredictable but generally summers are warm and winters relatively cold. Snow can be expected throughout the winter months.

The public transportation system throughout Belgium is excellent. The most dense railway network in the EU includes SNCB, which operates frequent and affordable trips to places as diverse as the Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Denmark, making weekend getaways irresistible.

Additionally, the Eurostar links Brussels with Paris and London, and Thalys runs a rapid service to Amsterdam and Paris. Trams and buses operate in most Belgian cities and students receive discounted fare.

The metro system in Brussels is exceptionally efficient and the perfect way to get around town. But the healthiest and most interesting modes of transportation in Belgium are your feet and a bicycle.

UNIVERSITIES IN BELGIUM

               

Universities          Locations

1  Katholieke Universiteit 

LeuvenLeuven ...

2  Universiteit Gent

Gent

3  Université Libre de Bruxelles

Brussels ...

4  Université de Liège

Liège ...

5  Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Brussels

6  Universiteit Antwerpen

Antwerp ...

7  Université Catholique de Louvain

Louvain-la-Neuve ...

8  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix

Namur

9  Universiteit Hasselt

Diepenbeek

10  Hogeschool Gent

Gent ...

11  Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen

Geel ...

12  Karel de Grote-Hogeschool

Antwerp

13  Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde

Antwerp

14  Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen

Antwerp

15  Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen

Kortrijk ...

16  Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg

Diepenbeek ...

17  Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School

Gent ...

18  Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen

Kortrijk

19  Université de Mons

Mons

20  Arteveldehogeschool

Gent

21  Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis

Brussels

22  Haute École Louvain en Hainaut

Mons ...

23  Hogeschool voor Wetenschap & Kunst

Brussels ...

24  Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales

Brussels

25  Erasmushogeschool Brussel

Brussels

26  Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg

Hasselt

27  Lessius Antwerpen

Antwerp

28  Groep T - Internationale Hogeschool Leuven

Leuven

29  Katholieke Hogeschool Sint-Lieven

Gent ...

30  Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende

Brugge ...

31  Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel

Brussels ...

32  Antwerp Management School

Antwerp

33  École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Visuels de La Cambre

Brussels

34  Haute École Libre Mosane

Liège

35  Vesalius College

Brussels

36  Haute Ecole Provinciale de Hainaut-Condorcet

Mons

37  Haute École EPHEC

Brussels ...

38  Haute École Leonard de Vinci

Brussels

39  Lessius Mechelen

Mechelen

40  XIOS Hogeschool Limburg

Diepenbeek

41  Haute École de Bruxelles

Brussels

42  Institut des Arts de Diffusion

Louvain-la-Neuve

43  Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven

Leuven

44  Hogere Zeevaartschool Antwerpen

Antwerp

45  Plantijn Hogeschool

Antwerp ...

46  Haute École Libre de Bruxelles - Ilya Prigogine

Brussels

47  Hogeschool Sint-Lukas Brussel

Brussels

48  École de Recherche Graphique

Saint-Gilles

49  Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle

Brussels

50  Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles

Brussels

51  Haute École Lucia de Brouckere

Brussels ...

52  Haute École de Namur

Namur

53  Haute École de la Province de Liège

Liège ...

54  transnationale Universiteit Limburg

Diepenbeek

55  Haute École de la Communauté Francaise en Hainaut

Mons ...

56  École Supérieure des Arts Plastiques et Visuels de la Communauté Française

Mons

57  Conservatoire Royal de Liège

Liège

58  Haute École Galilée

Brussels

59  Institut Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie

Namur

60  Haute École Francisco Ferrer

Brussels

61  Haute École Paul-Henri Spaak

Brussels

62  Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven

Leuven ...

63  École Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc de Liège

Liège

64  Haute École Robert Schuman

Arlon ...

65  Haute École de la Ville de Liège

Liège

66  Haute École Charlemagne

Liège

67  Académie des Beaux-Arts de Tournai

Tournai

68  Haute École Albert Jacquard

Namur

69  Institut Saint-Luc Tournai

Ramegnies-Chin

70  Haute École Blaise Pascal

Arlon ...

71  Conservatoire Royal de Mons

Mons

72  Instituts Saint-Luc Bruxelles

Saint-Gilles

73  Haute École de la Province de Namur

Namur

Useful Links

• Study in Belgium
• Cost of Study and Living in Belgium
• Student Visa Requirements for Study in Belgium
• Why Study in Belgium
• Admission Procedure for Study in Belgium
• Scholarships for Study in Belgium

Colleges, universities and graduate schools in Belgium that offer graduate programs in the areas of engineering and applied sciences, computer science, business management, bio-chemistry, bio-medicine, medicine, law, education, chemical engineering, mechanical and fine arts leading to an MS, MBA or a Ph.D.

The American College at Louvain

The American College offers a variety of programs that take advantage of its associations with the Faculties of Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law of the Catholic University of Louvain (Leuven), its setting in the cultural heart of Europe, and the talents and resources of its own formation faculty and staff.Priests and religious interested in pursuing higher degrees (STL, STD, MA, Ph.D.) in theology, philosophy or canon law are welcome at The American College for the duration of their studies. 

Boston University Brussels

Boston University became the first major American university to offer graduate business management degrees in Europe when, in 1972, it established the program in Brussels. Both the Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) and the Master of Science in Administrative Studies (M.S.A.S.) are available at the Brussels campus. 

BVCA - Belgian Veterinary Computer Association, University of Liège 

Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science, University of Ghent

The curriculum is meant for masters in philosophy as well as for masters in a specific science. To philosophers it offers an advanced technical schooling in the three disciplines mentioned in the title as well as in the application of these techniques to scientific disciplines-these form the necessary basis for reflection. For other masters, the curriculum mainly aims at teaching them to apply the rather technical insights of the three meta-disciplines to their own discipline. 

College of Europe

The College of Europe is a centre of academic excellence preparing individuals to work and live in an international environment. The College of Europe focuses on postgraduate European studies in the legal, economic, political and interdisciplinary domains, while also providing a range of tailor-made seminars and training courses targeted at executives and public sector officials. 

Electronics and Information Systems, University of Ghent

Offers courses in Besturingssystemen, Bijzondere Elektronische Elementen, Biomedische metingen en instrumentatie (Fac. Geneeskunde), Biomedische signalen en beelden (BSB), Compilers, Computerarchitectuur, Computeraritmetica. 

Faculte Polytechnique de Mons

The Faculty of Engineering, Mons awards academic degrees in engineering in seven disciplines: Architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Management Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering and Materials Science. 

Faculte Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux

The University Faculty of Gembloux is the oldest Belgian institution of teaching and research devoted entirely to agronomy and biological engineering.Its activities have gained worldwide reputation. These are organized around three topics: Agonomic Sciences; Environmental Sciences and Technologies; Chemistry and Bio-industries. After a university curriculum lasting a minimum of five years and given principally in French, the Faculty awards the degrees of Bioengineer. 

Faculty of Psychology and Education

Psychology and education are both stringent disciplines. They use experimental methods, quantitative analysis, combined with clinical practice. The study of the human takes its roots in biology as well as in socio-cultural domains. 

Faculté des Sciences, University of Liège

The college of psychology and education is organizing studies at bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Psychology is studying fundamental variables that influence human wellbeing and coherence of the society such as delinquency, sexual deviations, memory impairment, work organization, group dynamic, drug addiction or alcoholism.Educational sciences focus on the teaching methods improvement (for reading, mathematics, sciences). They study also teacher training, e-learning, pedagogical innovation tutoring in all potential educational context such as (family, kindergarten, schools, lifelong learning). 

INRACI Institut de RadioElectricite et de Cinematographie

Offers artistic techniques - photography (3/4),electromechanics (3/4),technicien(ne) in photography , electronics (5/6) and Higher education such as cinematography, photographs, electronics, data processing of management 

Institute of Astrophysics 

International Management Institute

To expose M.B.A. students to a variety of career options, every academic year a series of company visits is organized. This allows students to obtain firsthand information on various types of industries.In addition to regularly scheduled classes, IMI organizes seminars directed by professionals with outstanding reputations in the business community at large. Once a year, The International Management Institute organizes a cross-cultural business tour, providing our students with another opportunity to strengthen their competencies in global thinking in international business. 

International University Theatre Association

The International University Theatre Association was established at Université de Liège (Belgium) in 1994 to develop and promote recognized post-secondary activity in theatre training, creation, research and theoretical and practical research, throughout the world, at the level of university or higher studies. The IUTA is present in every continent and has members in over fifty countries. 

Katholieke Universiteit Brussel

The K.U. Brussel is a Flemish, catholic university in Brussels, that provides academic education and conducts research. It is qualified by the Flemish Community to award academic degrees (at the candidature level) in the following fields: Economics, Business Economics, Law, Political and Social Sciences, History, History and Philisophy, Germanic Linguistics and Literature (Dutch - English - German) 

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Offers Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Canon Law, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Bioscience and Engineering 

Laboratory of Aquaculture & Artemia Reference Center

Research on the brine shrimp Artemia and its use in aquaculture started at the Ghent State University in 1970 in the Laboratory of Ecology. With the adoption of "Departments" at the Ghent University in 1994, The ARC became part of the Department of Animal Production Aquaculture is a diverse and dynamic industry. It depends on knowledge from a series of disparate disciplines (e.g. biology, engineering, marketing), and it is constantly evolving, drawing on new technologies and the outputs of a range of R & D activities. Consequently, there is a need of highly trained and skilled personnel with specific but varying skills in order to be able to exploit existing aquaculture potentials in a profitable and sustainable way. The Laboratory of Aquaculture & Artemia Reference Center of the Ghent University, Belgium has a long-standing worldwide reputation in the field of education and training in aquaculture. 

LEMA - The Centre for Architectural Design Studies

The Centre for Architectural Design Studies is a research department associated with the School of Architecture at the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Liège (ULg) in Belgium. Its activities are mainly oriented towards computer-aided methods for architectural and urban design, and especially sustainable urban design. Offers Architectural design methodology, Building furniture programming and planning, Urban built form representation and modelling, Computer aided architectural design, Computer aided architectural design, Case based design in architecture 

Limburgs Universitaire Centrum

Offers English Programs Study Programs for Exchange Students (Applied Economics), Complementary Study in Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Biostatistics, Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Faculty of Applied Economics, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Applied Economics , Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Sciences 

Department of Molecular Biology, Universiteit Gent

Offer Courses related to DNA sequencing, Protein purification, Animal House, Bioinformatics , Microscopy, Tissue Culture, Transgenic Core Facility, The Bachelor and Master of Sciences in Biochemistry and, Advanced Studies in Molecular Biotechnology 

Paus College 

Royal Military Academy

The Royal Military Academy (RMA) is a university institution, charged with the academic, military, sports and character training of its students.The RMA forms officers who are capable of leadership in varied, complex and exceptional circumstances, in the service of the national and international community. Therefore we adapt our education permanently to the needs of the Armed Forces, integrate the values of society into our education. 

Thierry Graduate School of Leadership, Brussels, Belgium.

Our Graduate School is an international and autonomous university-level institution based in Belgium, Europe. We offer practice-oriented degree-programmes, in the fields of corporate, public, cross-cultural or environmental leadership; all leading to accredited Masters and doctoral degrees. Our worldwide programme-participants acquire a second to none knowledge in the art of being more effective leaders. Offers Master (MA) in Leadership, M.Phil. in Leadership Studies, PhD in Leadership & Change, CEO's Coryphaeus Curriculum 

Tropical Veterinary Institute, University of Liège

The Tropical Veterinary Institute of the Veterinary Faculty of Medicine of the University of Liege was created with an aim of coordinating lesson of third cycle as well as research tasks, and of carrying out missions of expertise. For this purpose, the Veterinary Faculty of Medicine of the University of Liege organizes a Diploma of Specialized Studies (OF) inter-academic in animal and vegetable stock management in medium tropical. Three dies of orientation are envisaged: animal productions and health, the management of fauna, and the management and the development of the agricultural systems. 

Universitas Brexgatensis (Brexgata)

Apart from serving as a bridgehead between public and private institutions of higher education worldwide, Brexgata also issues the official degrees of the schools over which it has a supervisory role. The major one is the THIERRY Graduate School of Leadership -- its educational goal is the learning of effective leadership. This is a contemporary equivalent for "Instruction in the Good Conduct of States", the goal-mission of the 8th century's academy. At the Graduate School the sharing of the worldwide leadership practice and expertise is facilitated by experienced leaders who apply state-of-the-art educational approaches, all the while using cutting-edge learning tools and the most cost-efficient technologies available. 

Universite' Libre de Bruxelles

Whether you are a teacher, a student, a scientist or simply interested, you will find here a mine of information about the University, studies, syllabuses, campus life, academic research, educational, and much more. 

Universiteit Antwerpen

The Antwerp Association is the union of 5 institutions of higher education in Antwerp. It consists of:the University of Antwerp, the Hogere Zeevaartschool, the Hogeschool Antwerpen, the Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, the Plantijnhogeschool 

University of Ghent

Offers Faculty of Arts and Philosophy (LW), Faculty of Law (RE), Faculty of Sciences (WE), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (GE), Faculty of Engineering (TW), Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (EB), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (DI), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences (PP), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering (LA), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FW), Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (PS) 

University of Liège

Founded in 1817, the University of Liege is the only public Community-sponsored university in the French-speaking part of Belgium which offers a complete range of university courses at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. It is divided into seven faculties: Philosophy and Letters; Law and School of Criminology; Sciences; Medicine; Applied Sciences; Veterinary Medicine; Psychology and Educational Sciences; and three Schools : Economics and Management; Social Sciences; Criminology. 

University of Namur (FUNDP)

University studies remain the area most favouring the transmission and creation of knowledge. In Namur these studies are organized within six faculties. Those of Law, Medicine and Arts provide basic training for a period of two or three years and devote their efforts to ensuring maximum chances of success in the subsequent years of undergraduate study when the student transfers to another university. In the three other faculties - Informatics, Science and Economic, Social Sciences & Business Administration - a full programme leading to a first degree is provided. Each of the six faculties offers postgraduate or doctoral programmes in specific areas that are closely linked to the up-to-date research that is being carried out there. 

Université Catholique de Louvain

The UCL counts ten faculties adding up 50 departments and 200 research units . There are also other academic entities. Theology and Canon Law, Philosophy, Law, Economic, Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Arts, Psychology and Educational Science, Medicine, Science, Applied Science, Bio-engineering, Agronomy and Environment 

Université de Mons-Hainaut

It includes the Faculty of psychology and sciences of education, Warocqué Faculty of economic sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of medicine-pharmacy, the School of international interpreters, and the Institute of linguistics 

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a medium-sized university, with some 9000 registered students. About 1800 VUB-students are from outside Belgium, of whom about 800 come from Asia, Africa and South America. Offers Faculty of Arts, Faculty of law, Faculty of economic, political and social sciences and Solvay Management School Faculty of psychology and educational sciences, Faculty of science, Faculty of medicine and pharmacy, Faculty of applied sciences, Faculty of physical education and physical therapy 

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University Applications and Admissions: Expert Advice

TopUniversities.com asks admissions staff to share their advice on how to make the university application process as painless a procedure as possible.
So, you’ve done the research, you’ve talked it over with your nearest and dearest, you’re pretty confident that you’re going to get the grades you need, and you’ve finally concluded that studying abroad is right for you.
Congratulations: you’ve made one of the biggest – and hopefully most rewarding – decisions you’ll ever have to make in your life.
Now there’s just one small obstacle standing in your way: actually getting into the university of your choice.

University applications and admissions

Of course, ‘small’ is the wrong word – this can be a very daunting experience.
But fear not: if you keep your wits about you, then there’s no need for this to be any more than an administrative hassle – though admittedly a rather long-winded one, as you’ll learn very quickly once you begin the application procedure.
It may seem obvious, but given the amount of time each application can take up, it’s important to think carefully about where you really want to apply.
Caroline Berry, International Officer at the University of Leicester, UK, advises students to begin preparations as early as possible: “As well as searching on the internet and checking the web pages of individual institutions, speaking to family, friends and teachers who have studied [overseas] is always a good place to start, and a way of narrowing down choices,” she advises.
“As well as choosing a course, students need to consider many other elements, including the type of environment they would like to live in, location, transport links, availability of accommodation, cost of living, options for financing studies through institutional scholarships and, of course, the type of institution they prefer.”
Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of looking at the different degree structures on offer: “The key thing for an applicant to understand is the kind of educational environment that will best suit how they like to learn.
"Universities in different countries – or even in the same country – are very different in their styles and methods; some are very focused on a specific course of study, while others are more broad-based in their offerings."
He adds, “Culture is important. Students want to find the environment that best matches the way they like to learn.”
In the opinion of Pieke Hoekstra of Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, it’s best to focus on institutions rather than countries. However, Miranda Cheng, Director of the Centre for International Experience at the University of Toronto, Canada, says looking at the host country’s immigration policy should also play a part in your decision, particularly if you’re planning to work there during or after your degree.
Schmill points out the importance of having “a realistic understanding of what it will cost, and how [you] will pay for it” – there’s no sense, after all, in going through the entire application procedure if you find at the end that you just can’t afford it.

Connect with your undergraduate subject

Once you’ve weighed up all the various factors, and carefully made your decision – and remember that this where you’re going to be spending a not-inconsiderable portion of your life – it’s time for the really fun part: applying.
Though this might also seem obvious, it makes sense to ensure you take care over this – you don’t want to miss out simply because you forgot to submit the required evidence, or applied too late.
“Students should check entry requirements and deadlines before applying to make sure that they have the best possible chance of gaining a place on their chosen course,” Berry confirms.
“If they are unsure whether their qualifications are acceptable, they might like to contact the admissions office or international office in their chosen institution to check before submitting a full application.”
She emphasizes the importance of applying in good time: “It sounds obvious, but students should try to make an application as early as possible as this will give them plenty of time to make all the necessary arrangements for a move abroad, including organizing their finances, applying for scholarships and obtaining a student visa.”
And as Cheng adds, if you’re ever unsure about anything, ask!
Of course, it is extremely unlikely that you will be the only person applying to your course, and Peter Dunn of Warwick University, UK, warns that – especially at top universities – the competition is likely to be stiff.
“Almost all applicants who apply to top universities will have high predicted grades that will meet the university’s academic requirements, so any other personal information on the form is a very important way in which you can impress the selectors.”
Your personal statement, he continues, is your main chance to convey this: “The person reading your application form will want to know in what ways you ‘connect’ with your chosen subject. They will look for motivated students who can articulate their aims and have the potential to succeed on the course.”
Though work experience and extracurricular activities certainly play a part in this – especially when you can show how they are relevant – you should not allow them to dominate your statement, Dunn says.
“Remember that you are applying for an academic course of study, and the limited space available to you for your personal statement should predominantly focus on this.”
Berry agrees: “Admissions tutors are most impressed when students can demonstrate a real understanding and commitment to their chosen subject area, and show that they have considered its relevance to their future career choice.”
Schmill adds that presenting yourself as someone who will contribute to the campus community will work in your favor.

University application mistakes to avoid

So what are common mistakes people make during their applications?
“It makes an admissions tutor’s job more difficult if applicants do not provide enough information with regards to their qualifications,” Berry says.
“In the case of those applying with overseas qualifications, students shouldn’t attempt to translate theirs into [another system] – it’s always better to state the original name of the qualification gained.”
Schmill emphasizes the importance of paying attention: “It is important to fulfil all of the requirements that a university lays out. Make sure you take all the tests that you need to, have your interviews, and if an application asks you to answer a particular question, answer that and not some other question that you would prefer to answer.”
Bear all this in mind, and you’ll stand as good a chance as anyone. But, remember, if you don’t get in, it’s never the end of the world.
“It’s important to bear in mind that admissions tutors have a student’s best interests at heart when considering applications and will only make offers to those who they believe can be successful on their chosen course,” Berry says.
For this reason alone, it is worth applying to more than one university, because even if you don’t get into your first choice, Schmill concludes, “a university education is what you make of it – so you can have a terrific experience wherever you end up.”
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