Many will have already organised a place at university, while others are still undecided. Last decisions may need to be made through clearing.
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The Complete University Guide has pulled together a list of all the universities in Hampshire and the South East of England – ranking them from worst to best.
Each university has been given a score out of 1000. Entry standards, satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, spending on academic services, expenditure on facilities, the proportion of first year students who continue their studies, staffing levels and the outcomes for graduates are all considered.
Here are the best universities in Hampshire and the South East.