UofT polisci vs Georgetown democracy&governance

[emonzhou]

Hi there! Posting to ask about recommendations of MA program in political science. International applicant here, with interest in democratic theory and ethnic politics. Currently received offers from U of Toronto MA in Polisci (1yr program, no funding, not thesis based program, 26k CAD tuition fee) and Georgetown MA in Democracy and Governance (2yr program, no funding, 120k expense for two years study including living expense)

Still waiting for response from NYU, Chicago and UBC

Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks!!!

[Noatann]

As an American, Georgetown is really well respected in DC and the US poli sci establishment, but its reputation is less well-known abroad. 

[emonzhou]

38 minutes ago, Noatann said:

As an American, Georgetown is really well respected in DC and the US poli sci establishment, but its reputation is less well-known abroad. 

Yes! But the question I have is I am not sure the prestige GU has deserves 81k usd tuition...:(

[Noatann]

9 minutes ago, emonzhou said:

Yes! But the question I have is I am not sure the prestige GU has deserves 81k usd tuition...:(

I would say it depends on where you see yourself working. International orgs? Academia? Think tanks? US gov? Another country's gov? NGO? Private sector? Between those, I'd say if you're headed for DC think tanks or US gov, GT might be worth it.