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Hi everyone! I’m planning to attend Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), Canada for a coursework-based master’s program. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into the co-op intake when applying.
I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with this: Is it possible to request/appeal to the administration after arriving at WLU and switch or add the co-op option later?
Would appealing to the admin/program team after starting the program be worth trying, or is the co-op option strictly decided at the time of admission?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through a similar situation at WLU. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student from Nepal planning to pursue a Master's in Data Science / Computer Science in Ontario.

I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science from VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) and I'm currently deciding between:

• Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) — MSc Data Science & Analytics
• Ontario Tech University — MSc Computer Science / Data-related program
• Algoma University — Master of Computer Science (Data Science & AI)

My background:

• B.Tech in Computer Science from VIT
• CGPA: 8.30/10
• PTE: 67
• Currently working as a Business Data Analyst
• Experience with Python and Tableau

My main priorities are:

• Quality and reputation of the university
• Job opportunities after graduation
• Strength of the Data Science/AI curriculum
• Networking and connections with employers
• Tuition and overall cost for international students
• Internship/co-op opportunities
• Location and availability of tech jobs
• Overall value for an international student planning to work in Canada after graduation

If you have studied at any of these universities, or know someone who has, I'd really appreciate your honest opinion.

Which one would you choose and why?

Also, if you think there are other Canadian universities that would be a better option for my profile and offer a good balance of tuition, program quality, job opportunities, and career prospects, please feel free to suggest them.

I'm especially interested in hearing about actual job outcomes, internships, workload, professors, and whether the university helped with finding employment after graduation.

Thanks!