Nanoengineering at Waterloo, Toronto, and McMaster - Nanotechnology

[WhatShouldIDo]

What is the difference between the nanoengineering programs at the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and McMaster University?

According to their websites, in first year, only the UofT curriculum includes computer programming and biology. Both McMaster and UofT include electricity. Both McMaster and Waterloo include chemistry.

Also, the UofT requires 12 courses in the first year, Waterloo requires 10 courses, whereas McMaster requires just 9 courses. Does this mean that the UofT program has the heaviest work load?

Beyond these differences is there any other way to compare these programs?
Is the UofT program unreasonably difficult?
Is it possible to really understand the material if you have to cover it so quickly?
If the heavier workload results in a lower GPA do you risk losing your scholarships?
Which program offers the best ratio of career success to effort required?
Which program offers the most effective and efficient learning experience?
What does the "Class Professor Seminar" at Waterloo involve? Is it worthwhile?

I am planning to attend one of these universities next year, but I don't know how to decide between them. I would be thankful for any advice.

Thanks.

For reference, here are the approximate tuition fees for engineering programs across Canada:

UofT $10,095
UofW $10,242
McMaster $8,200
Dalhousie $6,840
UBC $5,422
Simon Fraser $5,539

 

[General_Sax]

Since you seem interested in nanotech:

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/nint/about/index.html

 

[General_Sax]

ie, UofA has a pretty strong nanoengineering program (options in Material Engineering, Electrical engineering and Engineering Physics streams)

 

[Ryker]

ie, UofA has a pretty strong nanoengineering program (options in Material Engineering, Electrical engineering and Engineering Physics streams)

Plus, there's the http://www.nanofab.uAlberta.ca/site/".

 

[WhatShouldIDo]

Thanks for your suggestions. University of Alberta seems to have a very interesting nanotechnology program. I will add them to my shortlist.