UCSD or University of Toronto

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been accepted to UCSD computer science(Warren College) and to the university of Toronto(Trinity College) for Computer engineering.
I'm an international student so will be paying roughly the same amount to either place and thankfully, finances are not a problem. </p>

<p>Factors:
1) The academics. Which would provide the best Computer Science education? U of T is ahead in all the rankings i have seen, but not by much. UCSD normally places at around 15 and U of T at 10. But i'd still like to hear from students from both institutions if they are happy with what they are getting.</p>

<p>2) Internship opportunities: U of T provides the Professional experience year(PEY) program which consists of a 12-16 month paid professional internship. It's almost like a co-op and sounds like an excellent program(would provide great real world experience before entering the job market). Compared to this, what are the internship opportunities at UCSD?</p>

<p>3) What's the job scene like? UCSD is a growing tech hub so it shouldn't be too difficult to bag a good job provided i do well. But take into consideration that internationals have to go through the entire H1-B hassle after 1 year of work, while in canada, internationals can work up to 3 years after graduating without any special visa. But i've got no idea about the job scene in toronto or neighboring canadian cities.</p>

<p>3.5) Prestige: A few of you must have cringed at the sight of that word. haha
this is not a deciding factor but i'd still like to know.=P
Would a degree from toronto illicit a "wow" or at the very least a "cool" response?
And which of the two would be considered more prestigious?</p>

<p>4) and obviously since you only got to uni once(for undergrad at least), which place is more fun? The lively, cold city of toronto, or the laid back warmer So Cal?</p>

<p>I am leaning towards Toronto, but any arguments for or against this decision would be appreciated.
Decisions decisions...</p>

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<p>UofT is a research intense university and just by sheer mass overwhelms in that realm. If this is a potential focus, I think it would be a strong contender. Canada is quite immigration friendly and international students can work after graduation for three years. Most apply for Permanent Residence status during that time. Currently, jobs are aplenty in your field. Weather-wise, SoCal wins but just because Toronto is in Canada does not mean igloos. The climate is like New York/Chicago. Crime rates are low too compared to US metropolitan areas. Very international city and campus. Over 50% of the population of the city is born outside of Canada. </p>

<p>I’d appreciate if someone familiar with UCSD chime in.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying
Yes those are some of the factors making me lean towards toronto
+the campus is really beautiful compared to ucsd’s giant concrete structures.</p>