SPEA (IU-Bloomington) VS LBJ (UT-Austin)

[abaabeel]

Dear all,

Currently I am torn between SPEA (IU-Bloomington) and LBJ (UT-Austin) that which one should I notify of my acceptance for MPA. The world news ranking ranks IU bloomington in the top 5 while on the other hand in my part of the world UT-Austin has a better recognition (am international applicant). But then I have also viewed various threads advising of not relying on the rankings alone. I intend to concentrate on energy and natural resources for which both universities offer good courses. Please ignore the financial factors and advise me in terms of career prospects, networking and chnace of getting into international instituitions such as UN etc.

Thanks in advance

Edited March 28, 2011 by abaabeel