Is university ACTUALLY worth it?

Is university in the UK worth it anymore? Or is uni just a waste of time and money? We've looked at all the arguments for and against the value of a university degree, including the debt, to find the answer.

🎓 Check out our full guide listing all the reasons why university is and isn't worth the cost: https://www.savethestudent.org/studen...

0:00 Introduction
0:34 The cost of university
5:06 How will university affect your career prospects?
7:39 What else do you gain from uni?
8:49 Alternatives to university
10:33 Is uni worth it?
11:51 Outro

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🔗 EXTRA LINKS

🧮 How much does university cost?: https://www.savethestudent.org/studen...

📃 National Student Money Survey 2024 – Results: https://www.savethestudent.org/money/...

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Contributions Calculator: https://www.savethestudent.org/parent...

💷 Student Loan repayments explained: https://www.savethestudent.org/studen...

🪙 Student Loan repayment calculator: https://www.savethestudent.org/studen...

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❓ ABOUT THIS VIDEO

More and more, people seem to be asking "is university worth it?" – and with the cost of a degree at its highest ever level, it certainly feels like a valid question.

We've taken a deep dive into the question to look at the value of a degree, what you gain from going to university, if it helps you get a better job, and if university is worth the cost.
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