Is Columbia University better than UMass Amherst for an MS in computer science?
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Is Columbia University better than UMass Amherst for an MS in computer science?
I have admits from both UMass Amherst and Columbia for MS CS, and I'm interested in the field of ML/AI. UMass Pros: 1. Highly Selective 2. Cheaper 3. Research Opportunities 4. A friend who joined in fall 2013 Columbia Pros: 1. Higher Ranked MS CS. However for AI it is one rank below UMass. 2. 3 semester course 3. NYC 4. Ivy league My focus is more on getting a job after my masters than pursuing a Phd. Does living in NYC helps? Also which school will be better for overall academic and career growth...
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First of all, one rank below UMass doesn't mean Columbia is inferior to UMass. Rankings include a lot...
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Can I be selected for an MS in computer science in the University of British Columbia if I am an average student in an Indian government university?
I have done some research on universities in Canada offering MS in CS and being an Indian, i found course of MS in UBC to be most economical and beneficial for future. But i had not been a brilliant grad student(Just an average) at my local government...
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You can get into UBC if you are able to convince a Prof that your research will align with him. However...
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As an admit to Columbia for an MS in computer engineering and to the University of Maryland (UMD) for an MS in computer science, which should I pick?
Want 2 study CS courses which I can do at both places. Getting full tuition wavier at UMD + $9500 stipend for 1st semester. Post grad aim is to get job. Columbia offers better name/place than UMD which provides funding.
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Columbia is a private school located in nyc. So the cost of living and tuition ought to be high. If...
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How good is UMass, Amherst, for an MS in computer science?
I am concerned mainly with the AI/ML specialization. UMass seems to have very good faculty in this field. But given its reputation as a 'safety school' I am a bit worried. Do CS masters students get good internships in general? What is the placement...
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I am currently in charge of graduate admissions for the School of Computer Science at UMass Amherst...
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Which one is better, an MS in computer science from University of British Columbia or University of Pennsylvania?
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A2A Currently University of British Columbia is ranked 24th in the world where the University of Pennsylvania...
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Should I attend UMass Amherst or Northeastern University for a undergrad degree in Computer Science?
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The Co-Op program at Northeastern is Excellent You spread four years tuition over five years and you...
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Would it be redundant to do an MBA after doing management science and engineering (MS&E), or engineering management, or any other master's level management or strategy-related course?
I'm a computer science undergrad at a Top 10 Indian Engineering college. Would it make sense to Pursue MS&E (Columbia, Stanford) or Engineering management ( Duke, Dartmouth etc. ) or MSc Management/Strategy ( in European Schools LSE, HEC, LBS)...
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Thanks for inviting me to answer this. It's relatively more common for applicants from India to consider...
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Which is the best school for computer science? University of Maryland College Park, UMass Amherst, or WPI?
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In my biased opinion: University of Maryland, College Park for sure!Not only is our Computer Science...
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Is it better to goto university of toronto or university of british columbia or university of waterloo for higher education in computer science than doing it in india?
i want to go for masters and phd in computer science and engineering (software engineering and database development to be specific). i am currently in my third year of graduation in an NIT of india(b.tech cse) with a gpa of ~8.5. i want to become a professor...
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All three are recognized as one of the top 10 in Canada. You would not be sorry no matter which one...
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How is the Master's program in Computer Science at Columbia University?
(I got an admit recently.) Answer in terms of: Machine learning coursework / research Internships opportunities Job opportunities Class size Helpful professors or not? Tuition fee. And how is Columbia compared to UCLA for MS CS for the above parameters...
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Columbia University has a separate track for Masters in Machine Learning. So in terms of research the...