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How good is Carleton University for a Masters in civil engineering?

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Sidhartha Chaterjee Posted On : January 12th, 2021
Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Carleton is a pretty decent university with a good reputation in Canada as well as abroad. It is ranked among the world's top 500 universities so it's safe to say you could pursue your masters from here and have a chance at a good future. With good scores in GRE you can also consider applying to better institutes and try your luck there. 

In Carleton, the Master's Program in Civil Engineering is offered by the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering. The master's programs offer specializations in Electrical, Fire safety, Water Resources, Transportation, Geotechnical domains of Civil Engineering. 

The following table details the Master Program Highlights at Carleton University.

You will experience a wide range of facilities and opportunities at Carleton. The city of Ottawa holds all the high-tech sectors, and is the seat of the Federal Government, the National Research Council, which are the major collaborators of Carleton University will serve as a leading platform for the upcoming Civil Engineering graduates. 

The Civil Engineers who graduated from Carleton University receive numerous opportunities and explore the way they're going to shape the future.

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Why is Carleton University a good school?

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Nathan Turmel Posted On : January 12th, 2021
B.A Law & Business, Carleton University

There are many reasons to embrace Carleton both overall as well as in specific areas. The University has been ranked between #601-651 by QS World Ranking 2021 and offers A-class facilities along with top-notch infrastructure. It's an established university with proud scholar chairs.

The college is linked by underground tunnels and helps you to navigate smoothly, especially during harsh winters. One striking feature is it is the only university in Canada to specifically cater to disabled students- be in class, residents or the entire campus. 

It's journalism school is world-renowned and the university is also known for its economic and business programs. It also provides a full-time BA program in Social Work as well as a deal with Ottawa that lets you take credits in French at the university itself. 

It was also one of the earliest Canadian Universities offering distance education along with its 'Tapes To You' program where the classes were recorded and mailed to students in case you missed those classes.

Carleton always holds an advantage as it's placed in Ottawa, which is relatively cheaper in terms of cost of living and a bit less in terms of extreme weather conditions. The university prepares its students for real-world jobs to critically think and shape the world and even facilitates them with ample internship and industrial opportunities in some of its collaborating tech companies at Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, etc. Microsoft, Google, Grey Matter, and Government Agencies including CIA, GAO, etc. are some of the major collaborators and top recruiters of Carleton University. 

The university's unique programs, which you won't find anywhere else, prove it to be the best of the rest. Bagging with over thousands of Research projects and more than 55 million CAD in sponsored funding, the university stands to be more prominent than others. 

Over 42 million in scholarships and bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students for excellence in academics and curriculum. With an impressive graduate employment rate of over 92.1% Carleton lands some of its students in top-paying jobs in Canada. Lastly, the campus is beautiful and outside the city center but also open to a lot of job opportunities.

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Is York University (Toronto) good for computer engineering?

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Seena Agarwal Posted On : August 4th, 2022
B.Sc. in Computer Science, York University (Canada)

York University, Toronto has an excellent Computer Engineering program. It has a global ranking of #335 in Computer Science. The curriculum is well-designed and requires students to have hands-on programming experience. 

If you are skilled in programming, the career opportunity are plenty. Computer Engineering graduates from York University receive an average salary of around 46,000 USD. York University has an active research culture. Professors of Computer Engineering are working on Machine Learning, Big Data, and Natural Language Processing projects. 

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How is Ryerson University for computer engineering?

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Maria Lee Posted On : February 3rd, 2021
BA Business Administration and Information Technology, Ryerson University

Pretty good, apparently. If you hang on and work hard enough, you will definitely find a lot of opportunities before your program ends. Ryerson University has an employment rate of 86.7%. It’s department of Computer Engineering offers highly structured programs with both theoretical fundamentals and practical aspects of the engineering profession. In the 3rd year, you will have an option to choose between Computer or Software Engineering, and in the final year, it is mandatory to complete a group design project.

Job prospects after computer engineering include roles of Software Engineer, Software Developer, Full Stack Software Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Development Operations Engineer, Database Administrator, Firmware Engineer, Systems Administrator, etc. The pay range of the top hiring firms are as follows, along with their average salaries: 

  • Amazon.com - $75102 to $110354.
  • Shopify - $54410 to $84298
  • IBM Canada Ltd. - $57476 to $74335.
  • Morgan Stanley - $ 42050 to $66672.
  • Ericsson Inc. - $30106 to $62840.

Ryerson University has been ranked #451-500 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2020 for Subject Computer Science & Information Systems. It has a reputation for being an underdog and can be the potential choice for computer engineering when compared with other universities.

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Is George Brown College good for an international business management course? If not, which other colleges would be advisable?

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Jayashree Dalui Posted On : January 13th, 2021
George Brown College

While GBC has a good course for international business management, however it's better to go for a much reputable college like Sheridan. You have to consider a college which is much more respected by the Canadian employers. Ranked at #4654 among the top World Ranking list, George Brown College is well known for programs offered in the areas of International Business and Finance. It also has an excellent collaboration with the Forum for International Trade Training. GBC’s international business program awards its students FITT training along with work experience. Once you finish the course, you will be able to grab up many remarkable job opportunities with a median package of USD 38,250 (INR 28,29,582) or even more.

International Business Program at George Brown is offered as a diploma and has a duration of 3 years. The fees is $38,532 for 3 years which is considered affordable, as after successfully finishing this program you will have great job opportunities.

The program offers specializations in the field of Finance, Sales, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Statistics and Analytics. Possible career opportunities after this course include Forecasting and Replenishment Analyst, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Coordinator, Merchandise Assistant, Logistics Coordinator etc.

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Is University of Toronto considered the best at artificial intelligence in the world?

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Brinda James Posted On : February 3rd, 2021
Studied at University of Toronto

University of Toronto has always been in the list of top 10 institutes for artificial intelligence in the world. Forbes has ranked it 6th best University for AI and data science for 2021.

Major areas of study:

AI department at UofT gives priority to five major sub-areas:

  • Computational linguistics and natural language processing
  • Knowledge representation
  • Cognitive Robotics
  • Machine learning
  • Computational vision

If your aim is to pursue majors in any of the above areas then you can never go wrong with University of Toronto.

Research aids:

  • Being a research oriented Institute, University of Toronto has some popular research centers including CARTE, Vector institute, COHESA, SOSCIP, SAVI, CMTE
  • These centres help students in doing collaborative projects with lead AI companies globally.
  • Master students can also work under research scholars which will give them enormous exposure.

Professors and alumni:

  • Geoffrey Hinton, popularly known as 'God father of AI' is a professor at University of Toronto who is even the chief scientist at Vector Institute. 
  • Alex Krizhevsky(Post doc student)- Google scholar
  • Hugo Larochelle (post-doc; Lead of Google brain in Montreal)
  • Ilya Sutskever (PhD student, working at Google brain)
  • Ryan Adams (Post-Doc, working at Harvard)

Artificial intelligence at University of Toronto definitely seems promising. When you can work/study under Geoffrey Hinton and his crew who are Titans in the AI field, it is an absolute win- win situation. But you are seeking the top University then Stanford, MIT and Carnegie Mellon University are definitely ahead of University of Toronto.

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What is it like to study physics at McGill University?

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Jerry Kroc Posted On : January 13th, 2021
Graduate Student at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The subject is very challenging and will definitely push you to do better. Your problem-solving abilities will improve while you pursue this problem, sometimes requiring endless hours of deep thinking. In final year you will find all this helpful, especially when you pick up advanced subjects.

Homework and classes will take up most of your time and during exams, a crib sheet will be provided to you to solve problems that you have never heard of before. This is to give you a better foundation in all the major fields of your subject and might even cause a burnout. Still, with proper breaks and consistency you will definitely find it rewarding.

Learning Physics at McGill University is for the development of problem-solving skills. With intense activities and deep thought, you’d be engrossed in and cultivated by the subject. Faculties actively look for (talented/interested) students looking for research and internships. 

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For civil engineering, should I go to Humber College or George Brown College?

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Indrita Ganguly Posted On : January 13th, 2021
George Brown College

Students of the Civil Engineering Technology program at George Brown College experience excellent faculty interaction. The college possesses A-graded lab equipment, which is practically used outside. This one-year program really pushes towards management. If you are one among them who want to pursue a career as a site super or project manager, then this program is for you. 

In the civil engineering industry, Humber College holds a good reputation presenting its students over an edge in the employment market. 

On completion of the program, the students will be qualified to build sewer systems, bridges, etc. George Brown College has a lot of collaboration with construction industries leading their students to the gate of enormous career opportunities and internships. On the other hand, Humber College develops skills among its students and specializes in the field of Buildings, Transportation, Municipal Services, Green Spaces, etc.

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McGill University: Which accommodation is better?

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Mohd. Aftab Alam Posted On : January 11th, 2021
Studied at McGill University (2017)

Since you’re an international student from another culture altogether, staying on campus will definitely help you a lot. It is always better and convenient than off-campus locations as it’ll save you the hassles of flat hunting, interacting with totally new people. 

However, vacancies in hostels are really less and you must apply for residence as soon as possible. So make sure you’ve applied for it as soon as you receive the offer letter. International students are better off staying on-campus at least for the initial period as it saves them a lot of time, effort and money spent on understanding the local areas. 

  • On-campus residence at McGill houses over 3,000 students in its many dorms, apartments and hotel-type styles so you’ve a lot of budgets and arrangements.
  • This housing includes a mandatory meal plan costing 5,475 CAD/year. 
  • There are also shared kitchens to help students meet their diverse needs and dietary requirements
  • University housing charge ranges from 8,148 to 13,052 CAD annually

Off-Campus Residence

If you fail to get housed or choose to go for off-campus housing, it has its own perks too. 

Foreign students can go for The Buddy Program where you can find a "Buddy" who helps you find a place outside the campus. This is a safe and handy facility offered by McGill itself.

  • The rent and options in Saint Anne are economical with multiple facilities.
  • Public transport is great and easy to use.
  • Rent usually costs 500 to 1,300 CAD per month with meal plans ranging from 2,600 CAD to 4,000 CAD annually.

The whole area of Saint-Anne de Bellevue is beautiful, small, quiet and comfortable which is littered with nice restaurants and has reasonable rentals. The lakefront is a major attraction for weekends. Foreign students can explore these options if they want to avoid the hostel limitations or other issues.

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What is it like to be a graduate student in computer science at McGill University?

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Larry Lapierre Posted On : January 13th, 2021
Ph.D Electrical Engineering, McGill University (2022)

McGill University is an amazing place, specially as an international graduate. From its comparatively affordable fees to the amazing education and environment experience, it gives you one of the best experience out there. 
Situated in Montreal, McGill University is pretty organized and renowned among international students. It ranked #1 in Canada among clinical doctoral institutes for 15 continuous years by Maclean's University, and #35th as per QS News World University 2020 Ranking. It has 400+ courses through its many research environments and frameworks, thus popular among graduate students. 

The University has a general score of 58.5% in computer science engineering according to usnews.com. Computer Science at McGill University is a great choice due to its rankings and placements. Here are some factors that make it a great experience:

  • Placements: Microsoft being the major player in university recruitment, there are numerous good placement opportunities at McGill when compared to other similar universities in Canada. 
  • Location: Montreal is (economical) than Toronto or Vancouver, a $200 is sufficient to make you go (barring the lease) If you're an international student, at that point McGill is a promising alternative.
  • Diversity: Approximately 30% of the University students are international students, which means a lot of instant friends!
  • Campus Life: Free food, free tutorials on topics such as how to write your thesis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Python are among the other programs. For students, the swimming pool at the McGill gym is accessible. Athletics, gymnastics, dancing, etc are among the amazing activities that McGill has to offer with a designated fee for the same. 

In short, McGill is a good option for international graduate students gearing up for their careers in Computer science. The University reported 6,318 undergraduate students and 2,387 graduate students for fall 2019, with an acceptance rate of about 41 percent, the career opportunities for a graduate student from computer science at McGill University are abundant.

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