Student Discussion

Hello there!

I am interested in studying Computer Science in England but it's like I am "in the middle of nowhere". I went through the UCAS web site and checked every simple CS University. I was mainly checking their courses so I avoid subjects I don't really like (telecommunications, graphics, etc.).

The problem is I can only apply to 6 and my list has about 19 right now. I got some opinions from friends and other students but still I find it really hard to get down to only 6. So, here I am, asking you for help!

Some things about me that you may help you give your suggestions: I am really ambitious and ready to work hard. I don't care about student life (in terms of weather, night clubs, etc). I would love to be involved in research AND in the "software vs hardware" I am with the software (meaning I prefer being a programmer than a technician).

Another problem is my marks. Greek system (I come from Greece, forgot to mention) is strange and I don't know what the equations are. I got around 19 in Software Engineering, 16 in Maths & 17 in Physics (don't know if English Universities require any other subjects too).

So, anyone out there with any suggestions?

Thank you in advance,
BubyDudy

No matter where you study, I think its very important to consider student life. If you think you arent that kind of a person, you will change and the depression phase of your life would begin there after.
http://browse.guardian.co.uk/education?S...=&Tariff=6

^^ The top universities for Computer Science and IT... Hope it helps...
Imperial @ 1
Southhampton @ 2
St Andrews @ 3
Cambridge @ 4
Edinburgh @ 5
Oxford @ 6
York @ 7
Bristol @ 8
Durahm @ 9
Warwick @ 10


But if I were you, I'd apply to:
Bristol
Imperial
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Birmingham
UCL

Note that you might be asked to do a foundation year...

I never felt that comfortable with "Top X Lists", I always thought that some Universities are over-rated and some are under-rated (that also happens in Greece).

Regarding student life, I could never live in a...hell but what I wanted to say is that I am not the person to ask for numerous night clubs. A football team would be enough!

(That's BubyDudy above, sorry for that)

What I said, my list was the best for you imo... Its just me, you might not like them, but most of the campuses there are wonderful but imperial and ucl are in london... All the others are gr888...

marmash52 Wrote:What I said, my list was the best for you imo... Its just me, you might not like them, but most of the campuses there are wonderful but imperial and ucl are in london... All the others are gr888...

No, I wasn't talking about your list but about "The Guardian" list. Your list was what I was looking for, personal suggestions!

Go to www.hero.ac.uk/rae and go to Computer Science results -- its an excellent site for guidance on universities rearch facilities and results.

I would also reccomend Nottingham, Imperial and Edinburgh, but I think the most important except studies is experience so try to find out what companies are in these cities, and where maybe you can do your internship.

Please anybody help me to find out the company where i can do internship.

I always thought that some Universities are over-rated and some are under-rated