CS Universities affiliated with Microsoft ?

[ahmadka]

Hi guys ... So I'm planning to do Masters in CS starting Fall 2015. Now I have this (somewhat clichéd) goal of entering Microsoft as a software engineer (long story ...). So I want to try and choose some universities for MS in Computer Science which will maximize my chances for entering Microsoft.

 

I have heard (90% sure I heard it from a Microsoft employee/colleague a few years ago) that there are certain universities which are 'affiliated' with Microsoft, and students from those universities can directly enter Microsoft without any formal interviews !?

 

Is this true ? Anyone know which universities are those ? I think University of Toronto was one which I was told, but I'm not certain.

 

Note that I have an Undergrad degree in Comp Engg, and a Masters in Comp Engg from Georgia Tech (via Fulbright). Reasons for doing a second Masters mentioned

[iphi]

No idea which ones, but I would assume they recruit heavily from UWashington. Microsoft seems to own half the surrounding area!

[ahmadka]

Yeah that seems like a neat idea that I can certainly consider UWashington, but I'm still hoping that someone can address the question I had ..

 

Even if I remove the Microsoft clause, what universities should I be aiming for ? I know I have to pick universities which define CS, but what other criteria should I have ?

[DeleteMePlease]

You could look at the CVs of professors. If they have interned/worked at Microsoft once or even have joint projects with MS, chances will be high that they can help you with finding a job there.