Map of US Universities

Map Of US Universities

Click on the map to locate the universities in the USA that we review.

Each review is candidly written for students by students - with a distinctly British point of view.

Except where stated, the universities have all been visited and researched by Uni in the USA British student editors.

We aim to give unique insights into:

The background and atmosphere of the uni
Prestige and status
The types of students who tend to go there
Social life on and off the campus
Academics and work load
Financial aid (or not)

...plus a heads up on how to go about securing a place.

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