What are the Things to Consider in University Preferences?

In this blog post, we will discuss in detail the most important factors you should pay attention to when making university choices. We will share tips that will help you in this exciting journey of choice that will guide your academic career and continue your development with the opportunities it offers.

What to Consider When Choosing a University

Students pass countless exams throughout their education. As a result of these exams, they have to make some choices for themselves and their future. The university exam is one of them. The exam marathon in which millions of young people compete fiercely has come to an end. With the Yks results announced, the excitement of the preference period has begun for students. Well, do you know what you should pay attention to in your preferences one step away from university?

In this blog post, we will discuss in detail the most important factors you should pay attention to when making university choices. We will share tips that will help you in this exciting journey of choice that will guide your academic career and continue your development with the opportunities it offers.

The preference marathon, which will start on July 20, will end on August 4. The things that candidates should pay attention to during the application process are as follows.

1- Academic Program and Academics of the Department

Which university offers a more comprehensive education in the department you want? Does theoretical or practical education offer more employment after graduation?

You have decided on the department you want to study. What about the university? Today, there are 206 universities in total across the country. Each university offers different educational opportunities to students by creating its own curriculum. Therefore, the education program offered by the university to the student is the most important factor that will affect the preference ranking. You can access the undergraduate / associate degree academic program and academician resumes through the official websites of the universities. In this way, you can compare the ratio between theoretical and practical courses of universities and decide which university has a higher employment potential in the future.

Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Medicine, Vocational School of Health Services.

2- Double Major & Minor Options

Many universities offer double majors and minors, giving students a more flexible range of study options. You may want to start university with your dream major and gain experience in two different fields. Double major is an educational program in which students can study a second major of their choice without being tied to one department and receive a double diploma as a result. With the double diploma opportunity, you can make a big difference to your competitors while entering the business life after graduation. Minor, on the other hand, is a program where students receive a certificate as a result of studying another department other than their own. The difference between a double major and a minor is the number of courses and the quality of the certificate obtained as a result of the education.

Thanks to these programs, you can plan your career in a broader perspective and expand your knowledge in both fields. The important thing here is to choose the department that is right for you. Remember, thanks to double major and minor programs, you can open new job doors for yourself and have a full education life.

Usküdar UniversityDouble Major & Minor Click on the link for detailed information about opportunities.

3- Student Experiences and Graduate Employment

Where can you find detailed information about the employment rates of students graduating from the university or department? Do university satisfaction surveys and student comments affect preference rankings? If so, how?

Most universities today use surveys to measure student satisfaction at the end of each semester. The resulting satisfaction rate is usually published on the universities' websites and social media accounts. Another factor that will influence the decision of prospective students is the official social media posts of universities. You can access student comments under the posts shared on online platforms and have a general view about the university. In addition, by participating in student forums where graduate students take part, you can access all detailed information about graduate employment from the first person and listen to the advice they give.

You can also contact the career center of the universities to learn about the attitudes of graduates towards the profession and the job, and to get information about the main factors that affect employers' decision-making. Employment statistics will be very helpful at this point.

Usküdar University Career Center Department web page.

4- Erasmus and Overseas Options

University, contrary to popular belief, is not only about in-house education. If you want to add international experience to your educational journey and develop yourself internationally, you should evaluate the Erasmus and international opportunities of the university while choosing a university. Thanks to Erasmus, a student exchange program between countries, thousands of students continue their one-semester education abroad every year. Taking advantage of opportunities abroad will set you apart from your competitors in every aspect. If you have a dream of studying abroad, you can contact the International Relations Office of the universities during the preference period and get more detailed information about the opportunities your university will offer.

Usküdar University International Office web page.

5- Location and Transportation of the University

How does the distance of the university from the city center affect student life? Should you study in a metropolitan city or a smaller city? What are the basic criteria for this?

Whether you study in a metropolitan city or a small town, one of the criteria that will affect your educational life the most is the location and location of the university. When making your university choices, you should thoroughly investigate the transportation facilities to the university. Especially if you want to work while studying or take an active role in social activities outside of class, you should not ignore the distance between home and school. Otherwise, this situation will make you face difficulties in both your school, work and social life. In order not to turn your university life into a nightmare, do not forget to evaluate transportation opportunities while making your preferences.

To reach the campuses of Üsküdar University, you can take a look at our content called Which Faculty is on Which Campus?

6- Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Support of the University

What are the scholarship opportunities that universities offer to students during their studies? How should you calculate between tuition fees and daily expenses? How and where can you apply for scholarship programs?

If you are considering studying at a private university, one of the most important criteria for you will be scholarship. Preference scholarship, success scholarship, sibling scholarship, sports scholarship, institutional scholarship, staff scholarship, need scholarship... Most of the universities today have a wide range of scholarship opportunities. During the preference period, you can find detailed answers to all your questions about scholarship opportunities by attending university promotion days or via the official website. Don't forget that you will have departmental friends at the information desks!

Click on the link for detailed information about Üsküdar University Scholarship Opportunities.

7- Attitude of Universities in Social Activities

When studying at university, your only goal should not be to finish your degree. Your personal network is the most important criterion that employers want to see in you when you start your career. Participating in social activities will increase your social competence in your extracurricular time and make you more self-confident and assertive individuals. For this reason, during the preference promotion period, you can visit the Department of Health, Culture and Sports in universities and get detailed information about student and institutional activities organized.

Usküdar University Health, Culture and Sports Department web page.

So are you ready for the marathon of choice? Don't forget that behind the university gates, you will encounter countless opportunities beyond your dreams. A university is not only an institution where you receive your education, but also a place that will determine the kind of person you will be in your future life.

You can visit our A candidate Üsküdar page for detailed information about Üsküdar University. Don't forget to visit our university campuses between July 20-August 4!