In what way do you think the question can be answered in different ways?
You need to systematically run through the criteria one by one, and consider in more detail any requirements that are not obviously met
Is it clear and precise? Debatable, think about what is required and whether "applied" is certain (do you have to apply benefits in exactly the same way? Can u use different criteria? etc. etc.) . Probably is certain, but consider...
Unconditional? Yes
Time Limit for implementation passed? Yes
--> Directive is capable of having direct effect
Is this a vertical or horizontal situation? You aren't claiming against the state directly but against a (possible) state entity so it isn't obviously vertical so u need to consider case law on this particularly the British Gas case
What is the university is a private uni rather than a state funded one? Then its a case of horizontal d.e., in which case you need to look at the ways in which it might be possible to get around the no horizontal d.e. rule (consistent interpretation possibly? Triangular/indirect effect such as in the Wells case? I have done detailed posts on this in the past, you can find them with a search)
Particularly if horizontal d.e. is a possibility, you need to consider the alternative of a Francovich damages claim against the state.