Clarify the core requirements
There is no perfect school in the world, so you need to give it up. If you love Edinburgh, which ranks top in the world, you have to accept the restriction of three-year academic system; And if you prefer short academic system, you have to give up Edinburgh's world ranking advantage. The key is to be clear about your core needs, and other factors can be slightly compromised.
Comparison of financial majors
Although none of these three schools started as finance majors, the undergraduate major in finance at Durham University is slightly better in academic level. The situation in Edinburgh is just the opposite of Durham. The quality of postgraduate education is higher than that of undergraduate education, and its global ranking and reputation are better than Durham's, but its ranking in Britain is not outstanding, which may be related to its geographical position in Scotland. York's financial major is slightly inferior to the first two, but it is relatively balanced in the rankings at home and abroad.
Environment and geographical location
It is also important to consider the environment and geographical location of the school. Durham is an old castle full of historical charm; Edinburgh is located in the highlands of Scotland with picturesque scenery; York is a quiet town. These schools have their unique charm, especially the last two, and their beautiful scenery will make you linger. If you have high requirements for the school environment, you have to consider this factor.