Find your element to pick the right course and university

See if you can meet the cut-off score for the course you desire (while also knowing that many students get admitted despite falling short of the cut-off score!)

Pick a university where teaching and research in the field are at the cutting edge (e.g. through international rankings of disciplines). However, note that rankings vary according to criteria used

Consider job and salary prospects

If you are more entrepreneurially-inclined, opt for a university/ course with strong entrepreneurship culture

If you want to study additional electives/ majors/ minors, pick a university with a comprehensive selection of courses

Research on university's ethos, student life and course content

Find a balance between passion, practicality and meaning