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What are the most fashionable or "in" universities to attend right now

Universities are like brands - Cambridge is obviously a good brand for example, as is Stanford or Harvard.

Brands go up and down. Of course I know there are loads of rankings, but in a general subjective way, which Unis do people consider the most "fashionable" or "hi-status" at the moment? Ignoring subject specialisms.

I think it's changing a bit over time, but my top 10 UK list is:

Cambridge
Imperial
Oxford
LSE
Warwick
UCL
Manchester
Newcastle
Leeds
Bristol

My international list is:

Harvard
Cambridge
MIT
Stanford
USC
Imperial
Oxford
Yale
Princeton
LSE

Is there a "fast mover" that is on the way up?

Is Oxford in particular in the way down?

Bella (Currently Sixth form)

EDIT Lol at all the negs - as if nobody else has thought for one minute about which Uni is on the way up and which down?? Which is coolest? All I'm asking is opinions on that, so far everyone is just pretending to be smarter and above all this. Lots of people talk about which is most "in".

EDIT 2 It's so funny that everyone negs my posting, but they are all busy discussing my topic, eg, which is most "in" or "on the way up or down" - seems like people don't like to admit that choosing a Uni is a matter of fashion as much as anything, even though that's exactly what it is.

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Reply 1

I Gurn Hard

11

Exeter seems pretty popular with English "jocks". One of the reasons I ****ing hate it.

Reply 2

cambio wechsel

20

They're a pretty trendy bunch at Imperial, yes.

Christ on a ****ing bike.

Reply 3

Snowdog94

I think Imperial is heading down a bit on League Tables this year so that could give it a hit down.

Reply 4

I Gurn Hard

11

Original post by SoNottingH

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P.S

"SoNottingH"

"Bella"

You're a Rah Kate Middleton/Princess Di wannabe aren't you?

Do you like musical theater and watch 'Made in Chelsea' "ironically"?

Reply 5

username540512

13

Haha, really?

brb Cambridge students are the epitomy of fashion

Reply 6

Tackla

14

Cambridge uni girls entered the rear of the year competition with some tabloid, they posted pics of their bottom for that comp. They are pretty trendy I say :smile:

Reply 7

buildalegohouse

12

Cambridge is pretty popular, plus it gets a lot of media attention. When I was a kid, I dreamed of going there, until I realised that I was too dumb. :wink:

Reply 8

Doglamlico

16

Original post by SoNottingH

Universities are like brands - Cambridge is obviously a good brand for example, as is Stanford or Harvard.

Brands go up and down. Of course I know there are loads of rankings, but in a general subjective way, which Unis do people consider the most "fashionable" or "hi-status" at the moment? Ignoring subject specialisms.

I think it's changing a bit over time, but my top 10 UK list is:

Cambridge
Imperial
Oxford
LSE
Warwick
UCL
Manchester
Newcastle
Leeds
Bristol

My international list is:

Harvard
Cambridge
MIT
Stanford
USC
Imperial
Oxford
Yale
Princeton
LSE

Is there a "fast mover" that is on the way up?

Is Oxford in particular in the way down?

Bella (Currently Sixth form)

You mad? Where's Durham?

Cambridge
Oxford
Imperial
LSE
UCL
Durham
Warwick
Bristol

Durham and Warwick may overtake London in terms of people saying "urgh, why do you want to study in london?"

Reply 9

Steezy

15

This thread kinda makes me want to vomit.

Reply 10

FuLLuPMepOrtION

13

are you mad, where Caltech!?

Reply 11

-chiquitita

I don't know if this is particularly relevant, but from the point of view of a Scottish student, none of my friends have heard of Imperial, UCL or any other English uni apart from Cambridge and Oxford. I think purely on how well the name and status are known, those two will always top the list.

Reply 12

+ polarity -

21

Original post by Tackla

Cambridge uni girls entered the rear of the year competition with some tabloid, they posted pics of their bottom for that comp. They are pretty trendy I say :smile:

how progressive

Reply 13

cambio wechsel

20

Original post by Steezy

This thread kinda makes me want to vomit.

not on my shoes, babes, they're just fabulous with my labcoat.

Reply 14

int92

8

stop ****ing (fapping) over universities for gods sake

negs incoming from tsr nerds lol please dont hurt me hahhahah

Reply 15

katyness

16

Not to go is the trend :rolleyes:

be wild and have sex under the sun...

Reply 16

SoNottingH

OP

Original post by I Gurn Hard

P.S

"SoNottingH"

"Bella"

You're a Rah Kate Middleton/Princess Di wannabe aren't you?

Do you like musical theater and watch 'Made in Chelsea' "ironically"?

Lulz. I like pretend street-rap/hip-hop, hipster and antique jewels.

Reply 17

UsualStudent

Does fashionable mean which has the wealthiest students? I went on an open day to Bristol and that must be the winner for rich kids. Didn't realise there was that many in the country. I wouldnt like to be there and dress badly or look poor.

Reply 18

takethyfacehence

14

Original post by -chiquitita

I don't know if this is particularly relevant, but from the point of view of a Scottish student, none of my friends have heard of Imperial, UCL or any other English uni apart from Cambridge and Oxford. I think purely on how well the name and status are known, those two will always top the list.