Competition for university study is becoming increasingly strong. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?

In recent times

university

acceptance rates have not changed significantly while the number of applications is growing exponentially, which makes applying to the educational institution more and more competitive. The main reasons why

universities

are becoming more and more competitive

may be

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,

firstly

, a significant increase in the overall literacy level and,

secondly

, the tremendous availability of different educational courses and non-degree opportunities that push

universities

to provide more exclusive learning content. In my opinion, the increased competitiveness of

university

degree is definitely a positive trend in general and in

education

in particular

.

First

of all, it is said that the more competitive school applicants are applying to the higher quality of

education

there. Clearly, there is no direct causal relationship, but the most competitive

universities

are not just like that.

As a result

, from a student's point of view is increased competitiveness is a kind of guarantee that a school has the best lecturers, the best facilities, and an up-to-date curriculum.

Moreover

, higher

education

is becoming more and more expensive, which makes it one of the most substantial investments in life, so getting into a competitive

university

is a kind of assurance of being employed after graduation.

Secondly

, the competitiveness of a particular school can be a sign of its graduates'

education

and competency level.

Furthermore

, from the employer's ,viewpoint it is much easier to find and hire talents from

universities

that are famous for their strict selection

process

.

As a result

, the companies could develop a selection

process

based on knowledge about the quality of

education

at a particular

university

.

Finally

, increased competition may help

university

applicants to determine the necessity of higher

education

at all. Without a doubt, there are a lot of non-degree programs after completion of which it is possible to find a good job either. In conclusion, it is obvious that today applying to

university

is a long, difficult, financially and mentally demanding

process

, which makes getting a

university

degree a more competitive

process

. Regardless of the fact that in recent years

universities

are becoming more and more difficult to get into, it shows that the average quality of

education

is increasing and the overall literacy level is growing either, which are positive signs for society as a whole.