<p>I recently graduated from a well reputed University in Pakistan. I plan to go for Masters abroad next year. I am applying to the following Universities:</p>
<p>1) McGill (MEng Mechanical Engineering)
2) UBC (MEng Mechanical Engineering)
3) NUS (MEng Mechanical Engineering)
4) Nanyang Technical University (Masters in Mechanical Engineering)
5) TU Delft (Masters in Mechanical Engineering)
6) Eindhoven University (Masters in Mechanical Engineering)</p>
<p>I graduated with a CGPA of 3.03/4.00. I secured above 3.5 in my last two semesters. I have an overall score of 7.5 in IELTS and 280 in GRE (although not applicable to the above mentioned Institutes, but I think it makes the application strong). My recommendations are from my Universities Dean & Head of Department both of whom are graduates of Oxford University.</p>
<p>Now I know all these Universities are top-notch and admission would be very competitive. What are my chances of getting admission into these Universities?
Another major concern is that I graduated with a Bachelors in Materials Engineering. Would that affect my application in any way?</p>
<p>I checked the eligibility requirement for all of these programs and fortunately I fulfill them. However I've been told that there are a lot of other factor that contribute to one's selection.
From day 1, I was unable to develop interest in this discipline and only joined because I was not in the favor of wasting an year. I always wanted to do Mechanical Engineering and am willing to switch fields. </p>
<p>Looking forward to your response. It would be really helpful.</p>
<p>The only one I can chance for with any level of precision better than a shot in the dark is McGill.</p>
<p>Do you want a thesis or non-thesis MEng? It does matter for McGill chancing. But one thing’s for sure: McGill is by no means a safety. Maybe a high match or somewhere in those lines.</p>
<p>I think Polytechnique (Montreal) should be considered alongside McGill. Thesis positions at both schools are fully funded.</p>
<p>MEng coursework (non-thesis) Definitely. I intend to join the industry after graduation rather than going for research. I’ll view the courses offered at Polytechnic (Montreal) as well.</p>
<p>All these programs are top notch programs and really will depend on the quality of your undergraduate degree. List some of your quant focused courses. What were your grades like in those courses? Also a 280 on the GRE? That will matter if the schools pull that as part of the decision making process. The GRE, in your case, might be the only way they can gauge the rigor of your degree against similiar courses offered by other institutions. Finally, your essays will matter. You will have to detail why they should accept you into their program and the benefits to you for them doing so. -■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■(.)com</p>
<p>I graduated with a degree in Materials Engineering. I plan to switch fields as I haven’t found Materials too progressive nor very interesting. It’s seems to be a little research oriented degree. As for my essay, its quite good (as far as I and some of my seniors think). I’ve justified my reasons why I want to pursue a degree in Mechanical. All these universities that I mentioned are offering research areas (projects) in the Oil & Gas such as corrosion, Reservoir, Integrity etc. I’ve always had interest in the Oil & Gas sector. Had Masters in Petroleum not required any Pre-requisite Petroleum would have been my first and only option.</p>
<p>The only thing that doesn’t seem to be in my favor are my Grade point average & lack of industrial experience.</p>