)do research on the internet about a university of your choice see "tips for doing internet research" in "learning strategies". find out: the university's name and location the courses that are taught there the degrees you can get its structure: departments, faculties, etc the facilities available: laboratories, research centres, libraries, computer centres, etc the university's history the number of students, professors, tutors the projects the university is part of the quality of the education, the university rating in russia or worldwide any famous alumni