HELP civil engineering

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>I'm an international student (from Southeast Asia). So I was all set and ready to head to London to study civil engineering, and then out of the blue, I got an offer from Carnegie Mellon.</p>

<p>University College London (UCL)
- a 4-year MEng degree
- cheaper than CMU
- got friends and family in the UK
- Intel research center about to be built in London
- top school in Europe, better international reputation</p>

<p>Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
- a 4-year BS (likely 3 yrs since I've got extra credit)
- better engineering education/research (??)
- option to minor</p>

<p>My head is exploding now... Help me out here guys!</p>

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<p>Just a bump and some more info…</p>

<p>CMU is gonna cost me 17k more each year than UCL. But I have confirmed it will be for a 3-year BS. Is it worth?</p>

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<p>Both offer great opportunities and you should take whatever one you feel comfortable with. I’d go with UCL on cost, but if you like CMU/Pittsburgh then go here! Congrats.</p>

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<p>“17k more each year” - that’s too much debt - go to UCL.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, cost-wise UCL seems to be a clear choice, but it feels bad to give up an opportunity to study at such a prestigious engineering school as CMU. Only a few days left to make a decision…</p>

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<p>I really think that there is no advantage as per international reputation between the two schools. You will get equal wow signs for any person who have a good background of both schools outside of the States. It comes down to where you would really prefer to study. Either way you choose, you will have given up a great university. Make a decision that you can live with. Congratulations on both admissions!</p>