Waterloo or Toronto for Astrophysics and Engineering?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the choice between studying at the University of Waterloo or the University of Toronto for programs related to astrophysics and engineering, particularly in the context of financial considerations and career aspirations in cosmology and aerospace engineering.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to study cosmology but is concerned about financial stability, suggesting alternatives like mechanical engineering or physics for a PhD to support their interests.
  • Another participant mentions that Waterloo has strong engineering programs and a CO-OP option that could help with tuition costs, while Toronto has a good astrophysics program.
  • A suggestion is made to consider Ryerson University for Aerospace Engineering, noting that Waterloo does not offer this specific program.
  • One participant questions the reputation of Waterloo compared to other universities and seeks additional options for cosmology or astrophysics programs beyond UofT.
  • A later reply indicates that U of T is well-regarded for graduate studies in astrophysics, while undergraduate specialization concerns are less pressing until the fourth year, suggesting that Canadian universities generally offer similar foundational courses in Physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the strengths of the universities in question, with no consensus reached on which institution is preferable for the desired fields of study.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored all options for cosmology or astrophysics programs, and there may be assumptions about the equivalency of undergraduate courses across Canadian universities that are not explicitly stated.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering undergraduate or graduate studies in astrophysics or engineering in Canada, particularly those weighing financial implications and program reputations.

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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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