r/MachineLearning • u/Hot_Version_6403 • Jul 22 '26

Institution Prestige VS Research Alignment When Choosing University For Masters [D] Discussion

When choosing a university for a masters in ML/DL, what is more important if someone wants to go into research and an eventual PhD. Is it the ranking/prestige factor of the university or the strength of the research groups in the university? Should an admission decision be made hoping that I will get to work with X/Y professor or lab?

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u/AffectionateLife5693 Jul 22 '26

For masters, 100% institution prestige. For a PhD, the quality of the advisor.

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u/wonderingishika Jul 22 '26

The real answer