How can I compare the curricula of two similar engineering departments?

First compare each department’s educational goals and diploma policy, using its curriculum chart and sample study plans as a common basis. Check foundations such as mathematics, physics, and programming; the fields and depth of specialist subjects; the balance of required and elective courses; laboratory work, exercises, and the graduation project; and the sequence by year. Review syllabi, assessment methods, and expected study time—not just course titles—to judge which better fits your interests and plans.