Waterloo or Toronto for Astrophysics and Engineering?

[nobelium102]

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

 

[Kevin_Axion]

Have you looked at Ryerson University for Aerospace Engineering?

 

[nobelium102]

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

 

[Kevin_Axion]

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.

 

[rezeew]

I can understand your passion for cosmology and your concerns about financial stability. Both Waterloo and Toronto have strong engineering and astrophysics programs, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference and fit for your academic and career goals.

Waterloo's CO-OP program can definitely help with paying tuition and gaining practical experience, which is valuable in any field. However, UofT's astrophysics program may provide a more direct path towards your desired career in cosmology.

I recommend researching the specific courses and research opportunities offered at both universities and considering which aligns more closely with your interests and goals. It may also be helpful to speak with current students or alumni from both programs to get a better understanding of their experiences.

In the end, both Waterloo and Toronto are prestigious institutions with strong programs, so whichever you choose, I am sure you will receive a quality education. Good luck with your decision!