Few students apply to university.
About 57,000 university places are available. The application period starts on Monday and ends on August 6th. Fewer students applied this year than last year.
The university is offering around 57,000 places for students to compete for. The application process will last until August 6th. Only 300 students applied on the first day. This is much lower than the 10,000 students who applied last year. Students may not have their final grades yet, which could be why so few applied.
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Highlights
High Number of University Places
Almost 57,000 university places are available for competition.
Low Application Numbers
Only 300 students applied on the first day.
Comparison to Previous Year
Ten thousand students applied last year, a large increase.
Grade Uncertainty
Many students do not have final grades.
Selection Process Changes
Dropout and unemployment rates will be considered in the selection process.