Q&A: TU Delft or Georgia Tech for an MSc. in Structural Engineering
Dear readers, it’s time for anoher Q&A post. Today, we are comparing TU Delft with Georgia Tech for a master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Some time ago, I received the following message:
Dear Doctor Lantsoght,
I am a student recently being admitted by TU Delft for MSc program in Civil Engineering ( Structural Engineering Track ). I am writing to you to ask for help in comparing TU Delft with the Georgia Institute of Technology. While TU Delft offers me with scholarship, the Georgia Institute of Technology gives me an admission of MS without financial aid. My main concern is that TU Delft seems to be a less recognized university in my country and I wonder whether Gatech has a better reputation on a worldwide scale (especially in terms of civil engineering). Would you please give me some advice on this issue?
Thanks a lot for your time!
My reply was the following (I enjoyed my time at Georgia Tech and TU Delft a lot):
Dear XX,
Thank you for reaching out to me with your question.
When deciding upon going to Georgia Tech and TU Delft, you are in a luxury situation: both are excellent schools. While I can’t make the deciscion for you or tell you where to go, here are a few things to consider:
– If you don’t get financial aid, does that mean you’ll be paying off student debt until your retirement?
– in terms of rankings, both schools are doing very well. According to the QS international rankings, Delft is currently 2nd worldwide and GT 24th.
If finances are not an issue, try to figure out with whom you’d be working, and where you’d be able to find an advisor that is the best match for you, and your future plans. If you would like to spend some time after your studies working in Europe, Delft would be the best option, if you want to work in the USA, GT is your best option. Both schools are excellent options if you’d be interested in doing a PhD after the MSc program.
Hope that helps,
Eva
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