<p>Hello
so I have posted a lot in the last few months ...but now I have to make a decision and book my flight too.
the title is obvious guys ,I have 2 options ...
Germany VS Canada :D
I want to study Mechanical or Electrical engineering ,not decided yet.
what do you think ?? is Germany better for this kind of study (Eng)??
the language is not a worry for me ,I can pick it up with less than a year.</p>
<p>waiting to hear your opinions...</p>
<p>best;</p>
<p>Germany and Canada are not universities so there’s no way to answer that question. It depends on the university.</p>
<p>If you are planning to work in US or Canada, go with Canada.</p>
<p>If you are planning to work in Germany, go with Germany.</p>
<p>If you’re not sure, go with Canada. German universities are rigorous in a way and inexpensive, but they’re also a big hassle in terms of bureaucracy, waiting lists for classes, run-down facilities etc.</p>
<p>What are your constraints? Values?</p>
<p>Yes NavalTradition, I was surprised to learn that some of the top engineering universities in Europe are relatively inexpensive compared to their U.S. counterparts. For example, if I am not mistaken, the annual tuition at U of Groningen in the Netherlands is less than 20 grand U.S. U of G allegedly has one of the best Materials Science Engineering programs in the world.</p>
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<p>do you think if I get a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Germany ,I would not be able to work in the US !!! can you please explain why?</p>
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<p>I was surprised too 
,just FYI >> Universities in Germany are almost free of charge.
you pay around 700 $ per semester ,even in the TU9 universities.</p>
<p>because the hiring manager will prefer to hire a graduate of a known program even if a TU9 graduate may be better qualified, and assuming Herr TU9 has a working visa like a Green Card.</p>
<p>Also, if you manage to pick up German in a year, finding work will be an easy task afterwards :)</p>
<p>And that’s the tuition rate for students from non-European Union nations. The price for EU citizens is even less. Of course, except for Master Degree course work, the curriculum is taught in the local language.</p>
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<p>lol,trust me I will pick it up within a year because I’m a language geek :D</p>
<p>At the risk of offending our German readers, tho, keep in mind that Germany is a bit too, how to put it, organized. Things happen on schedule, trains run on schedule, nothing strange ever happens :). If you like peace and quiet, it’s an awesome place. </p>
<p>Depending on where you end up, it may not be a very exciting place in itself. I have spent quite a bit of time around Hanover and yea, great people, nice city, but other than soccer, it’s way too peaceful and quiet :). I spent a little time in Munich and sure, it’s an incredible place… Frankfort is just big, and I’d like to visit the northern cities (Hamburg, for example). Bottom line is that things could be very boring very quickly (like going to a 20,000 people city in the US unless you travel around to see things. </p>
<p>Germans (the ones I deal with) have a good sense of humor and are incredible engineers (tho they tend to overdo it sometimes). Dunno, its a hard choice, but I would make an edict only after I know where exactly I’d be going (which cities). I’ve been to Canada too (Vancouver BC) and it is beyond nice, to some extent similar to Germany (a bit too organized). If you’re talking one of the great Canadian schools vs some of the TU’s it’s not an easy choice. </p>
<p>Also the food in Germany is great but heavy. Great cultural opportunities if you’re into that. </p>
<p>Get back to us once you firmed it more… Assuming money and admission is not an issue, it’s a dilemma that many here in CC land will never get to experience (not quite a UIUC vs Purdue type thread). If it was my kids I’d say Germany hands down (but then they’re EU citizens :)) and they do have English language universities.</p>