Which University Offers the Best Aeronautical Engineering Program?

[zainrocks]

Hey..I'm about to finish my school and will begin university this fall. I have the following courses to choose from (i.e. where I was accepted to).


-McGill: http://www.mcgill.ca/mecheng/undergrad/curriculum/aeronautical/
-MEng from Bristol: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/2011/sections/AENG/10/admissions
-MEng from Imperial:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/facultiesanddepartments/aeronautics/aeroeng
-BEng from Manchester:
http://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/unitInformation/unitSpecification.htm?programme_id=40&level_id=4&unit_id=103
-MEng from Sheffield:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=3780742010


Please tell me that which one is best or are all the same. And what about the McGill one..it says that I'll be a Mechanical Engineer with an Aeronautical concentration. Does that mean that I can to masters in Aerospace? And does it limit me to aeronautics only and I will not be able to pursue astronautics in masters? Same question for if a do Aeronautical Eng from one of the above universities. Also, I'd like to know how these courses compare to the ones offered in the US..better or same?

Thank you so much. I couldn't figure out myself so I decided to post here to get some professional advice.

 

[jhae2.718]

...Does that mean that I can to masters in Aerospace? And does it limit me to aeronautics only and I will not be able to pursue astronautics in masters? Same question for if a do Aeronautical Eng from one of the above universities...

I know several Mech E's doing grad work in aerospace.

 

[boneh3ad]

I did my undergrad as a mechanical engineer and am now working on my Ph.D. in aerospace. What does that mean for you? It means that MEs, when they play their cards correctly, are qualified to do aerospace work.

As for as your list of schools, McGill and Imperial are easily the best known programs. I think if it were me choosing, I would personally choose Imperial. However, just because it is the most highly regarded doesn't mean it is the best for you. Have you been to any of these schools for a visit?

 

[AlephZero]

As for as your list of schools, McGill and Imperial are easily the best known programs. I think if it were me choosing, I would personally choose Imperial. However, just because it is the most highly regarded doesn't mean it is the best for you.

I agree they are the best known internationally.

On the other hand, there are two large multinational aerospace companies with major UK sites right next door to Bristol. It depends what your longer term plans are.

 

[zainrocks]

Thank you so much for all your replies!