Georgia Tech or TU Delft

[iced^T]

So I have finally got all my results and have been admitted to TU Delft MSc in Integrated Product Design and Master of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech. I am trying to weigh the pros and cons, and my personal inclination is towards TU Delft, but would like to have someone else's inputs as well .

TU Delft

- Europe in general is good for design, especially this course

- Way cheaper; the entire cost for 2 years is $40,000 including tuition, living expenses

- I m interested in automotive design and they seem to have nice courses lined out with an automotive specialisation

- Dont know anybody who has gone to the Netherlands, not sure how the scene is for foreigners

- No information about getting a job

Georgia Tech

- College is highly rated, but the Industrial Design Program is not amongst the top ten

- They have asked me to take one year of undergrad classes, since my background is in Mechanical Engineering, dont think i want to spend an extra year for masters

- Expensive, $40,000 for a year, which makes $120,000 for three years; have not even heard from anyone about an assistantship

- Georgia Tech brand name ??

If anybody has any information on these colleges, please let me know. I need to decide this week.

Thanks!

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[wayfaerer]

I'm only applying next year, but thought that maybe I could help a little bit.

I've traveled briefly in the Netherlands, and have some friends who have lived there. From these experiences, I must say that language-wise, its one of the easiest places in Europe. A high percentage of people speak English, so getting around shouldn't be a problem, unlike in many other parts of Europe. They have some Dutch courses as well, so you'll start to pick up the basics over time. Don't sweat the part about being a foreigner too much.

Europe is in general a little tighter on giving foreigners jobs than the US, but from what I know TU-Delft is prestigious enough to attract employers despite these slight hurdles. (no facts on this part though)

I don't really know anything about your field (I'll be applying for CS programs in 2011), so I'll leave the advice on destination to those who do have an idea.

[gagga5]

So I have finally got all my results and have been admitted to TU Delft MSc in Integrated Product Design and Master of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech. I am trying to weigh the pros and cons, and my personal inclination is towards TU Delft, but would like to have someone else's inputs as well .

TU Delft

- Europe in general is good for design, especially this course

- Way cheaper; the entire cost for 2 years is $40,000 including tuition, living expenses

- I m interested in automotive design and they seem to have nice courses lined out with an automotive specialisation

- Dont know anybody who has gone to the Netherlands, not sure how the scene is for foreigners

- No information about getting a job

Georgia Tech

- College is highly rated, but the Industrial Design Program is not amongst the top ten

- They have asked me to take one year of undergrad classes, since my background is in Mechanical Engineering, dont think i want to spend an extra year for masters

- Expensive, $40,000 for a year, which makes $120,000 for three years; have not even heard from anyone about an assistantship

- Georgia Tech brand name ??

If anybody has any information on these colleges, please let me know. I need to decide this week.

Thanks!

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I think Georgia Tech's brandname appeals only if you're in engineering programs. I'd say go with the school that is well known for arts&design.

Most schools with name "Institute of Technology" are generally bad with liberal arts and non-engineering related programs.

However, the well known industry connection (since its location is in heart of Atlanta) of Georgia Tech could definitely keep you in track with job connections.