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Is there a reason you're pursuing a CS masters degree? Are you interested more in research and theory, or are you using it to get a better job? If it's for the
by theandrewbailey 4y ago
Is there a reason you're pursuing a CS masters degree? Are you interested more in research and theory, or are you using it to get a better job? If it's for the job, USA might be the better option.
- SpacePortKnight 4y agoI would like a break from building mostly CRUD applications and study a little more CS theory. However I am not wealthy enough to just enjoy studying, so job market and cost of education is extremely important too.
- toast0 4y agoA masters degree is very helpful for immigration as well. There's an additional H-1B allotment for applicants with a US Masters degree, for example. In Canada, there are preferences for having studied in Canada as well. IIRC, you can work under OPT and apply for H-1B, if you get it, great, if not you can stay under OPT (until it expires). If OPT is three years, maybe you get three chances at the lottery? If the looming recession is like the 2008 recession, there's a good chance the H-1B oversubscription rate goes way down; so you have a better chance, assuming you have a visa sponsor.