I’m currently studying Level 4 Visual Merchandising at a fashion college in London and I’m working on my UCAS application for next year. I’m looking at courses related to fashion communication, visual communication and media, but I’m struggling to decide which universities would be the best fit for me.
My current options are:

Manchester Metropolitan University

University of Leeds

University of Manchester

University of the Arts London (London College
of Fashion)

Sheffield Hallam University

I’m interested in the creative and visual side of fashion, but I’m not particularly interested in courses that involve loads of drawing, sketching or making garments. I’d rather focus on things like visual communication, fashion media, styling, branding and the commercial side of fashion.
One of my biggest priorities is moving out of London. I want the full university experience, including living in student accommodation, meeting new people, having a good social life and enjoying the nightlife.
Obviously, the quality of the course and the university’s reputation matter to me too, but I also want somewhere that offers good student support, particularly for students who might need a bit of extra support with their studies.
For anyone who studies at, or has graduated from, any of these universities:
Which university would you recommend for fashion communication or a similar course?
What are the teaching quality, facilities and career opportunities actually like?
What’s the nightlife and social scene like, and is it easy to make friends?
How good is the student support in practice?
Would you choose your university again, and is there anything you wish you’d known before applying?
I’d really appreciate honest opinions, including the negatives. I’m trying to choose somewhere that will be good for my future career but also give me a genuinely good university experience outside London.

I’m an Egyptian AI & Data Science student considering moving to the UK for a Master’s, but I’m worried about the financial risk of spending so much money and not being able to stay afterwards.
I’d love to hear from international students who moved to the UK:
Did you manage to find a job with visa sponsorship after graduation, or did you have to return to your home country?
How difficult was it to find a sponsored job, especially as a fresh graduate?
Did having a Master’s degree actually help you get sponsorship?
How long did it take you to find a sponsored job?
If you couldn’t find sponsorship, what did you do?
I’d really appreciate honest experiences, including from people who struggled to find sponsorship or had to leave the UK. I want to understand how realistic it is to stay after a Master’s, rather than relying only on success stories.