Rankings matter less than programme fit, city, outcomes and funding. Here's how to weigh them.
Programme fit
Read the course handbook before you read the ranking. A top-100 university with a mismatched course wastes two years.
City and job market
Your post-study job hunt will be local. Choose a city where your sector hires.
Outcomes
Graduate employability data is often published — ask for it.
Funding
A full-tuition scholarship from a top-150 can beat a part-tuition offer from a top-50.