The Russel Group is a select group of 24 Universities that have a shared interest in academic success.
This blog post will help you decide whether you want to go to a Russel Group University. However you can skip through with the contents below:
What is a Russel Group University?
So, a Russel Group University is a part of a group of 24 others; grouped together to represent academic success. The original 17 members were gathered together before World War I and were amongst the original universities of the UK. Eventually, as cities grew, so did the higher education system and other universities with the same values so they joined the group.
The Russel Group includes the most competitive universities to get into but with high entry requirements. The six red brick universities are also on this list. You can check their entry requirements on the UCAS website.
Russel Group list:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- Cardiff University
- Durham University
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- Imperial College London
- King’s College London
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- London School of Economics & Political Science
- University of Manchester
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- University of Oxford
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Queen’s University Belfast
- University of Sheffield
- University of Southampton
- University College London
- University of Warwick
- University of York
The Russel Group prides its self on having certain characteristics and ideologies:
“Our universities believe people and ideas are the key to meeting global challenges. Through world-class research and education they are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities and a better future for the UK”.
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Why pick a Russel Group?
A Russel Group university is appealing to employers. It speaks volumes of the type of education you have received and demonstrates that you can work at a high level. Because of this the entry requirements can be high making it especially competitive to get onto the courses.
Also many employers will seek to employ directly out of this group of universities and could even offer industry placements during your course. Luckily, you can find out more about these here.
However, all universities have fantastic opportunities so don’t worry too much if you don’t get an offer, because the Russel Group is just another network to be a part of. But it’s more important to choose a a course you are interested in, so don’t think the Russel Group is your only choice.
How do I apply?
Choosing one of the Russel Group is the exact same as applying to other Uni’s. Create an application on UCAS and wait to hear about an offer! Unlike applying for Oxford or Cambridge there is no test that you need to complete, so you need to check individual entry requirements to be sure!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like any help on this topic!