Which Canadian Universities are Best for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the best Canadian universities for aspiring aerospace engineers, particularly from the perspective of a high school student interested in pursuing aerospace or mechanical engineering. Participants explore various universities, their programs, and the pathways to careers in aerospace, including working for NASA.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in aerospace engineering and seeks recommendations for Canadian universities, mentioning Waterloo, Queen's, McGill, and U of T.
  • Another participant notes that Queen's, U of T, Waterloo, and McGill are prestigious, suggesting that the difference in undergraduate programs may not be significant, but highlights U of T for graduate studies in aerospace/mechanical engineering.
  • A participant questions the availability of aerospace engineering programs in Canada, seeking clarification on whether their research is accurate.
  • Another participant suggests that starting with an undergraduate degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering is logical, mentioning U of T's competitive engineering science program with an aerospace option, while also noting that mechanical engineering may be easier to enter.
  • There is a suggestion to contact U of T's aerospace institute for specific requirements, indicating the importance of direct communication with institutions for accurate information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best universities and programs, with no consensus reached on which institution is definitively the best for aerospace engineering. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the competitive nature of certain programs and the need for further research into specific university requirements and offerings. There is also uncertainty regarding the comparison of GPA to Canadian high school averages and IB marks.

Quantum_Prodegy
Hello everyone,

I'm in my first year of the International Baccalaureate program (gr 11) at Ashbury College (Ottawa, Canada) and have a strong interest in maths and sciences. I would like to go into aerospace/mechanical engineering, and then work for NASA. My greatest aspiration is to become an astronaut, but University comes before NASA.

I have a few different Canadian Universities in mind, it would be amazing to get into the US but extremely costly and difficult. So for now, which Canadian Universities should I look further into? So far I have been thinking Waterloo, Queens, McGill, or U of T.

I was hopoing to perhaps hear from others who have attended these schools, what they like/dislike about them, quality of education, etc...as well as what it takes to get into them.

Also, if I were to attend a Canadian school such as one of the ones above, how difficult would it be to get a job with NASA, coming from Canada?

Thanks,
-Jonathan

PS - this is off topic but how does GPA compare to a Cdn high school average, or and IB mark?
 
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Queen's, U of T, Waterloo, and Mcgill are all prestigious and it doesn't make a big difference on the undergrad level. However, for the grad level, you can try to make it to U of T since it has one of the best aero/mech engineering program
 
ok thanks, i found that not many Canadian universities offer aerospace engineering...is this correct or am i just researching this wrong.

what programs would you recoment at the undergrad lvl, prior to aerospace/mech engineering at grad lvl?
 
i don't know much about aerospace or mech ( i am elec), but logically you would have to start with aero/mech in your undergrad. U of T's undergrad engineering science program has an aerospace option, but keep in mind that the eng sci is highly sophisticated and thus it's very competitive to get in. You may though start with mechanical which it would be easier to get in. you would also need to contact the U of T aerospace institue (click here) to check on their requirements. Beyond that i am not really helpful, i would urge you to continue on your research and seek advice from those who may know better.
 

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