Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Starting university at 21+ and not sure how to choose the right one?
Here are our student Soufiane’s top tips when shortlisting universities 👇
✏️ Look beyond just course content: think about the bigger picture.
✏️ Consider how the uni helps you develop soft skills as well as technical skills.
✏️ Check for industry links, societies, and opportunities to get involved.
✏️ Ask yourself if the uni fits your experience and goals, not just entry requirements.
If you’re applying to university and feeling unsure where to begin, this advice can help you make a more informed decision.
UCAS deadline reminder:
For applicants applying in the 2026 UCAS cycle, the deadline to guarantee your application is considered is 14 January 2026 at 6pm. Courses may close after this date so your application may not be considered if there are no places available. At Northumbria most courses remain open for the full UCAS cycle but some courses may close after this date, these would typically be Professional Health courses like Midwifery or Physiotherapy so we recommend applying before the deadline where possible.
More application advice: tinyurl.com/bddsuy4m
Northumbria University Website: northumbria.ac.uk
Book an Open Day: northumbria.ac.uk/ugopenday
Find Your Course at Northumbria: northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria
#northumbriauniversity #education #university #universityadmission
Starting university at 21+ and not sure how to choose the right one?
Here are our student Soufiane’s top tips when shortlisting universities 👇
✏️ Look beyond just course content: think about the bigger picture.
✏️ Consider how the uni helps you develop soft skills as well as technical skills.
✏️ Check for industry links, societies, and opportunities to get involved.
✏️ Ask yourself if the uni fits your experience and goals, not just entry requirements.
If you’re applying to university and feeling unsure where to begin, this advice can help you make a more informed decision.
UCAS deadline reminder:
For applicants applying in the 2026 UCAS cycle, the deadline to guarantee your application is considered is 14 January 2026 at 6pm. Courses may close after this date so your application may not be considered if there are no places available. At Northumbria most courses remain open for the full UCAS cycle but some courses may close after this date, these would typically be Professional Health courses like Midwifery or Physiotherapy so we recommend applying before the deadline where possible.
More application advice: tinyurl.com/bddsuy4m
Northumbria University Website: northumbria.ac.uk
Book an Open Day: northumbria.ac.uk/ugopenday
Find Your Course at Northumbria: northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria
#northumbriauniversity #education #university #universityadmission
