Read the curriculum, not the prospectus
The marketing page tells you what the programme wants you to think; the module list tells you what you'll actually study. Pull up the course catalogue, count how many electives you control, and check whether the core matches the job you want.
Look for a capstone, internship, or thesis component. That's often what an employer or PhD admissions committee asks about first.
Accreditation and recognition
Some fields — engineering, accounting, architecture, nursing — have professional accreditation that affects your ability to practise or get licensed later. Confirm the specific programme (not just the university) holds it in the country where you plan to work.
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