Durham or uni of Manchester?

Hi, I’m really struggling to decide which uni as they are so different yet both have so many positives?! Does anyone recommend one more than the other ?!?

Reply 1

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

What course do you want to study? Do they offer options in your preferred areas for your course? Do you prefer a smaller town/city vs a bigger one? How are they in terms of connections to your home if you're planning to go home during holidays? How do costs of living and rent compare in each? Does one offer specific facilities/societies/similar that you really want which the other one doesn't?

Try asking yourself these and similar questions and start making a list of which of the two tick which boxes for you :smile:

Reply 2

Wired_1800

Original post by lewisnorris

Hi, I’m really struggling to decide which uni as they are so different yet both have so many positives?! Does anyone recommend one more than the other ?!?

Apply to both then decide when you have offers.

Reply 3

lewisnorris

Original post by Wired_1800

Apply to both then decide when you have offers.

That’s the problem I have offers from both!! I’ve decided im going to go look around them both again to decide

Reply 4

Wired_1800

Original post by lewisnorris

That’s the problem I have offers from both!! I’ve decided im going to go look around them both again to decide

Excellent. Let us know if you have further queries.

Reply 5

ash122

Original post by lewisnorris

Hi, I’m really struggling to decide which uni as they are so different yet both have so many positives?! Does anyone recommend one more than the other ?!?

Personally I chose Durham over Manchester because I preferred the feel of the surrounding area around the University, and Durham seemed to me to be a bit more peaceful which I prefer.