<p>Heyy,
I want to pursue Computer engineering at bachelors level. I have got acceptances from-
Florida Tech,
Drexel University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Simon Faser University
Guelph University
I am an international student. And all my offers are unconditional. Fee isnt an issue.</p>
<p>Please suggest me where to go, US or Canada..</p>
<p>What should be my first preference in terms of--
Course ranking
University Ranking
City & Life style
Future perspective as i plan to pursue masters as well.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.. :D </p>
<p>You’re working outward in. Your decisions are being made on the basis of outside considerations, like what some magazine says, what the alumni say, what we say. Instead, you could balance that approach with an inward out. Consider at which of these schools you will do your best work. The closest you get to that is when you ask about the city and lifestyle, but even here we don’t know what kind of city and lifestyle and climate and size YOU prefer. So why don’t you tell us what you prefer, where you’d like to live, what you expect from your classmates, what kind of diversity you want, how large a community of internationals you’d like to find, etc. I’m happy you were admitted to such good universities, but it might be that none of them is right for you. </p>
<p>Thank you for the reply jkeil911.
I guess you are right. That would be about the city and the college life. But if I say I would adjust to a society or adapt where ever I’m being offered the best education then what would you suggest?</p>
<p>So you’re saying you’re very flexible and able to easily adjust to unpleasant situations. Would your family and friends agree? Ask them. Do they think of you as flexible? </p>
<p>Assuming you are flexible, you can now answer for yourself what you mean by “the best education.” Do you mean the best teachers, best researchers, best facilities, best opps for internships and research? OR do you mean the school where YOU will be enabled to do your best work? These are not mutually exclusive categories, of course, but only you can answer the second question.</p>
<p>Beyond quoting rankings or slender anecdotes to you, I am not the person to answer your first question. Hopefully, someone here can.</p>
<p>University of British Columbia, University of Toronto = most recognized internationally, academically the strongest, very very large universities in big cities, congratulations for getting in! UBC has a lower student:faculty ratio and the weather is milder than in Toronto, but UT has the “college” system.
Simon Fraser = less huge than UBC, quite strong but not as strong as UBC, in Vancouver too
Drexel = no real campus, no real community feel since everybody’s gone for internships; in my opinion, overpriced, but located in a terrific city and if you aren’t too intellectual it may work better for you.
Guelph = better than Drexel</p>
<p>Have you applied anywhere else?</p>
<p>Thanks MYOS1634.
No i haven’t applied to any other university…
So according to you - UT> UBC > SFU > GU > DU… what about florida tech?
I am an international student. so what would you suggest is USA better for undergrad or Canada. Does the country matter even if i go to the best universities of Canada? and if i plan to do my master in engineering from USA, what is better to go to drexel and pursue masters in USA itself or go to canada and then move to USA for masters?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance :D</p>
<p>I’d go Canada with those choices. Really there is no comparison to your U.S. choices. Those choices are well regarded and will enable you to be accepted to U.S. for masters, depending on your performance of course.</p>
<p>No, UBC=UT, then >> SFU>>>>>Guelph, Drexel, Florida Tech.
For a Master’s in Engineering in the US, UBC or UT would lead you the furthest, provided you can handle the very large student body and lecture halls, are fairly autonomous, and can handle the work.
If you’re strong but not as advanced in the sciences or prefer learning in smaller classes, Florida Tech might be a good choice otherwise I’d pick UBC/UT.</p>