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Unistats: Don't believe the hype.

Do you need help deciding which university or college to go to, or what course to do? Visit unistats.com, the ‘official’ website that contains comprehensive info about universities and colleges, including the results from the National Student Survey which helps you to compare the lot.

Unistats allows you to compare subjects and unis, it provides info on what students thought about their experience at uni, on the subject they chose, their quality of learning when they got there and what they did afterwards.

Results: National Student Survey 2008

UCASGot a question about the UCAS application process? Our pals at UCAS are on hand to get to the bottom of your problem.

Before applying to uni
(Choosing courses, deadlines, fees) 
Starting your application
(Eligibility, using Apply, completing an application, what happens next)
After applying
(Application queries, making changes, university/college decisions, replying to offers)
Access programmes
(History, validation, previous experience)
UCAS Tariff
(Entitlement, new qualifications)
Track
(Access to Track, replying to offers, making changes)

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Getting a place
Preparing to leave home
Choosing who to live with
Accommodation options: pros and cons
Rent in advance
Housing for people with special needs
Housing schemes available to you
Emergency accommodation options

Student accommodation
Student accommodation options explained
Renting privately
Find private accommodation flowchart
Private tenants' rights
Checking the tenancy type

Money matters
Housing benefit for young people
Drawing up a budget
Rent arrears
Eviction: know the facts
Deposit protection schemes

Nightmare landlords
Know your rights


 

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