What Are the Choices Facing First-Time Entrants to Tertiary Education? Education Indicators in Focus. No. 73

First-time entrants to tertiary education are required to make interconnected decisions about their field of study, the fees they will pay and the application requirements they are prepared to face. Their choice of programme and institution will be influenced by the costs and entry criteria. The decisions they make about what to study and where will have a long-term impact on their earnings and employment prospects.