<p>i have to decide between these two for mechanical engineernig. one factor is that i get a masters degree in 4 years at imperial, whereas in the same time berkeley gives me a bachelors. berkeley seems to be ranked higher, but i dont know if the whole liberal arts base applies here.
it costs about the same per year at both. money is an important factor.
any suggestions?</p>
<p>Imperial both for reputation and your ability to get a master's in 4 years</p>
<p>I would go to Berkeley. It has a superior reputation everywhere except for England and it has better resources and faculty. Furthermore, uf you decide to change majors, you are stuck at Imperial whereas you will have more options and flexibility at Berkeley.</p>