UIUC or UWaterloo for computer science.

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<p>Hi! I am an International Student and have been accepted into UWaterloo and UIUC (and also into GaTech) for Computer Science. I am trying to decide between UWaterloo and UIUC. I would really appreciate your help on which one I should choose.</p>

<p>Factors which are important to me:
1) Reputation (in and out of US)
2) Strength of Computer Science Department
3) Internship opportunities</p>

<p>I heard that UWaterloo has a good math department, does UIUC have a as good math department as UWaterloo?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>UIUC ALL the way - no doubt.</p>

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<p>If you are talking about as an undergrad GT overall is a much better school than UIUC. For a Ph.D. the choice is UIUC. </p>

<p>Waterloo is supposed to be good but it’s very difficult to compare things across borders unless you find someone who’s studied in both countries. I’d doubt the students are as smart as those at GT.</p>

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<p>Both great choices with world class CS departments. </p>

<p>Foreign students can legally work in Canada and Waterloo is less expensive in terms of list price. I don’t know if that’s a factor for you.</p>

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<p>By GaTech, I mean Georgia Tech. Cost of attendance is not an issue for me. I am more concerned about the quality of education and employment. What about reputation wise? I heard that UIUC has a big reputation for computer science in the states.</p>

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<p>The reason it has a bigger reputation in the states is that it’s in the states. Americans are relatively ignorant about other countries. The only foreign universities which a good percent of Americans know are Oxford and Cambridge. They might know UToronto, but that’s only because they know the city, and ergo, figure UToronto is in the city.</p>

<p>It’s very difficult for a foreign undergrad to get employed in the US, much easier in Canada. </p>

<p>If we’re talking about the reputation of Georgia Tech, and UIUC, both are regionally prestigious. In the Southeast GT commands quite a bit of respect, since it’s the best science school in the region. I have no idea about the MidWest, but I’d assume UIUC is more well respected.</p>

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<p>I’d go with UIUC or GT</p>

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<p>What about the quality of education. I heard that state schools do not provide care for students. Is it true?</p>

<p>Is it easier for international students with a US degree to get employed in the States than for someone with a degree from a Canadian University?</p>

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<p>All three have good reputation in CS. </p>

<p>For focused undergraduate education in computer science, I would go for Georgia Tech, followed by Waterloo and then UIUC. If you prefer a more comprehensive college offerings, then UIUC should be the top.</p>

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<p>PCHope: why is UIUC last on your list? What d you mean by focused undergraduate education?</p>

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<p>If you only care about cs, my personal preference would be in the order of GT, UW, UIUC for undergrad education. GT and UIUC have better known research capacity than UW, which has more focus on education and coop and thus is sought after by major tech companies.</p>

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<p>What about the quality of education. I heard that state schools do not provide care for students. Is it true?</p>

<p>Is it easier for international students with a US degree to get employed in the States than for someone with a degree from a Canadian University?</p>

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<p>They are all state/public schools, and from I have learned, similar in their treatment of undergraduate students. While they can not offer the close care some of the most elite private colleges do, they are far better than typical international standard. </p>

<p>Waterloo is widely considered among the top CS schools, and its graduates are heavily recruited by the big names computing companies.</p>

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<p>Does UIUC or UWaterloo provide better employment and research opportunities. </p>

<p>Is it easier for me, with a UIUC degree, to find a job in the States?</p>

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<p>It is extremely difficult for internationals to get work visas in the US. Read all about that in the international student forum.</p>

<p>Canada has a much more rational immigration and work visa policy. If you do not want to return to your home country after graduation, study in Canada.</p>

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<p>I am a Canadian Citizen, which makes it easier for me to get a work Visa.</p>

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<p>“Is it easier for international students with a US degree to get employed in the States than for someone with a degree from a Canadian University?” </p>

<p>Probably, yes. It is a lot easier to for an international to work in Canada than in the US. If you are employed in Canada and have worked for three years on a permanent resident visa (not a student visa), you can become at citizen.</p>

<p>I’d take Georgia Tech over Illinois for an undergrad degree. It gets better students. I consider Illinois a place to go only for grad school.</p>

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<p>“I’d take Georgia Tech over Illinois for an undergrad degree. It gets better students. I consider Illinois a place to go only for grad school.”
Why is it so?</p>

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<p>I’d take Illinois over Georgia Tech for an undergrad degree. I think Illinois College of Engineering gets better students actually. </p>

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<p>^ Good misinterpretation of data. Preferred admits at UIUC in engineering are compared to entire student body of Georgia Tech. Besides that OP wants CS which gets its students from liberal arts or engineering.</p>