Admission Decision - FAU Erlangen Nuremberg (Germany) vs University of Waterloo (Canada)

Question

Hello Folks!
I have secured admit in FAU Erlangen Nuremberg for MSc Information & Communication Technology and University of Waterloo for MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
I intend to specialise in AI/ML.

Very much confused regarding the decision. Can you please share your suggestions?

Sivaranjini R · Answer

Hey Mukund,

If you are focused on research, Germany is hand down the best place to go. You would need to consider whether or not you want to settle or come back. To settle or work in a good organization in Germany, it is important for you to have at least a B1 proficiency in German. Canada doesn't have that, but getting a core focused job in Canada is again a struggle. Therefore, you would need to weigh the pros and cons of each of the destination and make a decision.

Nut Shell: 
Germany - Low tuition fee, German language importance for jobs, research based courses are famous, PGWP 18 months
Canada - PR processing easier, Co-op, higher competition for jobs, PGWP 3 years, student-friendly programs and help

You may find this blog useful: https://yocket.com/blog/germany-vs-canada-vs-uk-vs-australia#job_opportunities

All the best!

Mukund S Chettiar · Answer

I plan to work post study atleast for 3-5 years and then return. Which will be better then?

Mukund S Chettiar · Answer

I haven’t completed any certification as of now. Just started learning basics

Mukund S Chettiar · Answer

I have 3 years work experience, will it still not be sufficient to secure decent job that can repay the loan in 1-2 years?

Mukund S Chettiar · Answer

Thanks for your detailed info. Will check and take a decision carefully

Mukund S Chettiar · Answer

any particular reason?

Prathik D10 · Answer

Both are really good universities. So think about location, cost etc
If your thinking about settling there after studies choose canada because it's welcoming to immigrants and also learning German is not needed. PR procedure is also easy and you can also bring your parents after. But you have to bear the weather(germany has cold winters too)

Prathik D10 · Answer

But for just quality of education and returning to India choose germany

Prathik D10 · Answer

What level german have you completed?

Prathik D10 · Answer

It's really tough to survive in germany without german. Most people would recommend atleast A2 even for English only courses since outside of university it's really tough. And to get a job you must be atleast C1 level(fluent in german). But if you're really willing to learn then you can.

Prathik D10 · Answer

But the thing is after working 3-5 years in canada if you return you would not have much money left in savings since you are already spending a lot in fees and also fresher job salary is less. So keep that in mind also

Sabthika W · Answer

Choose germany!

Sabthika W · Answer

You get a superior quality education in germany when comparing to other countries. Thats my opinion

Admission Decision - FAU Erlangen Nuremberg (Germany) vs University of Waterloo (Canada)

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