Waterloo or Toronto for Astrophysics and Engineering?

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The discussion centers on choosing between studying at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto for a career in astrophysics or related fields. The individual expresses a strong interest in cosmology but is concerned about financial stability and the ability to support personal interests. Waterloo is noted for its strong engineering programs and CO-OP opportunities that can help with tuition costs, while U of T is recognized for its astrophysics program. There is also mention of Ryerson University as an option for aerospace engineering, given that Waterloo does not offer this specialization. Participants highlight that for undergraduate studies, Canadian universities typically provide similar foundational physics courses, delaying specialization until later years. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial considerations and program strengths in making a decision.
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Waterloo?/Toronto? Astrophysic!

Personally, i really want to study cosmology but after reading some threads, financial problems have really concerned me ( i want to earn enough so i can continue my hobby and have companion animals)
So my alternatives were, mechanical engineering or physics for my PhD so I can at least make some spacecraft or something to sooth my willingness for cosmology career

Anyways,,, I heard ( I LIVE IN CANADA just so you know)
Waterloo has good engineering programs but Toronto also does as well
Waterloo has CO-OP so i can pay my tuition as a go and UofT has good astrophysic program

I really don't know which one to look for
help me out please my fellow Canadian friends
 
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Have you looked at Ryerson University for Aerospace Engineering?
 


Kevin_Axion said:
Have you looked at Ryerson University for Aerospace Engineering?

yeah i have heard of it
since waterloo doesn't have aerospace enigineering
but i have always wondered because
waterloo was best known so i thought there would be a reason to it
thx for bringing up though
do you know any uni with cosmology/astrophysics?? other than UofT
 


If you're talking about graduate studies then U of T is known for that. But in terms of undergraduate studies, you won't have to worry about specialization until the fourth year and Canadian universities generally provide the same courses in Physics.
 

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