Does university rankings really matter for engineering?

Hyperfluxe
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:14:44 +0000

Hello,

I have a dilemma right now. I’m currently going at McGill University and I’m taking engineering. I’m from Calgary. I really miss home and my friends, and if I were to live at home I wouldn’t be in debt (by living at residence at McGill). So, I want to transfer to the University of Calgary but I’m wondering if it’s going to affect my future employment prospects. Both programs are accredited. I plan on working in Calgary anyway, so would U of C be better for me? Also, U of C has a much better internship program than McGill because of the way higher placement rate and the higher number of opportunities because of O&G. I really do want to transfer, but I won’t do it if it’ll screw me over in the long run. I just want to hear people’s thoughts on this.

Thanks!