New York University Reviews

"This school has a large number of cyber security courses. More than most other programs I researched before selecting a graduate school. There are also a huge number of elective courses covering many topics in computer science such as, big data, data analysis, security, mobile development, software engineering, and others. The courses are often taught by industry leaders or research professors, which gives students the ability to easily find research, internship, and job opportunities. Overall the schools educational value is very high, but the school is also quite expensive."

"My graduate school is very comprehensive and informative. The professors are very knowledgeable and have an abundant amount of resources."

"In my specific program, the Magazine Writing program, I couldn't imagine a better opportunity than to be studying at New York University surrounded by some of the best and most forward-thinking writers in the country. The cumulative experience and expertise of the faculty is invaluable, and the location and proximity to professional opportunities after graduation is unmatched. The education received at NYU's grad schools is worth every dollar, and I eagerly look forward to the opportunities with which it will provide me."

"NYU is great for its location and networking capability. The social aspect is great and there are a million and a half opportunities to attend workshops, student activities and clubs and the like. This has potential to be a dream university, a wonderful private school that doesn't have the same level of pretentiousness as other ivy league schools in NYC. The cons- although NYU is competitive and acclaimed for its hard working students and prestige, the accessibility of the staff and use of technology needs some work. The staff in my program has not been great with resources and I have had to do much research on my own to lock down an internship that is mandatory for next year."

"The pros of my graduate program include: being prepared for my career, small class sizes, and being located in the heart of New York City. Cons include mystery meat in the cafeteria and unable to call a taxi when you need one."

"Great faculty and environment that is tailored to a successful learning system."

"Graduate school is not supposed to be easy. At NYU I feel challenged by the workload and the material. While at times that can be stressful, I would much rather be prepared for my chosen career in forensics than have an easy go of it and not know what I am doing in the future. The con of NYU is most definitely the price tag. It is not cheap, and while there is some funding for masters students, it is still very difficult to attend the programs while not drowning under student debt. I have a part time job through the university which helps defray some of the costs but I am still up against the wall when it comes to covering my cost of living and coming to school in the city. Be aware that it is not an easy situation to live and study in New York City AND at the same time pay tuition bills. Overall though, NYU is worth the stress and money because it is the best environment to live and work in."

"It is a wonderful graduate program, worth every dime. Though I believe more financial aid should be available."

"NYU is an amazing school that comes with incredible faculty, interesting coursework, a myriad of research opportunities, and a one of a kind setting of the best city in the world. NYU is very expensive and does not offer very much financial aid, but the education and experience I am receiving by being a student here is irreplaceable."

"This program has a relatively high workload, however people are encouraged, provided the materials they need, and the overall environment is healthy. NY is a city, so that figures into safety issues, but as far as the school goes, cooperation and not cut throat self mindedness is cultivated. Great place to network."

"I'm pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work from NYU. The faculty are knowledgeable and we have great connections to social service agencies all throughout the city. The downside of my particular program, which is part time, is the limited ability to participate in all the school has to offer given that I also work full time."

"There's nothing more substantial of an educational journey than acquiring a graduate's degree. The lessons and professors who precede that event solidify one's road to becoming an adult. New York University encapsulates that regime for aspiring minds who seek higher grounds. My experience at the university proved how beneficial master's degrees are in a professional world. My course instructors, who are equipped with invaluable experience in their fields, instill a sense of professionalism that's unprecedented in the modern world. Every lecture unveils a new meaning to workforce that have once been unseen by others. Although, that sense of privilege is rarely without cost. The course, while highly influential and vital, burdens students with a price tag."

"Teachers of Mathematics 7-12 is the Professional Certification and Fast Track. Students in this program are all certified teachers. Thus, this program do not require for the student teaching experience in the classroom. However, one of our math education professor still bring us out to the field and get into the real classrooms in NYU's partnership schools to observe the teacher and students' interaction and class activities. For students in either initial certification or .professional certification track, NYU has a large amount partnership schools over NYC. Students will pair up with a school for the classroom observation and also student teaching. That make our life easier to find a school. Some math education professors really taught us a lot of and gave us a lot of free resources that are very useful. And those class project I did are also can be used in my real classroom teaching now. Thus, I did not waste my time of doing those projects."

"I am a student at one of the only fully individualized graduate programs in the country. This allows me to tailor my degree program to my unique interests and needs, which is extremely valuable and enjoyable. At the same time, it poses some challenges in that I do not have any sequence to follow, I have to be very independent in my program, and there isn't a ton of assistance from the university. I would suggest this program for people who are eager and willing to be very independent in their studies! Overall, it's NYU. The location, network, and academic quality are all incredible. The cost is high, but the perceive value of this education is much higher!"

"Pros: amazing city life, endless career and internship opportunities, great night life. Cons: very expensive."

"New York University was not a friendly place to be for students who were not affluent. Financial aid was severely limited, and it was easy to feel like an outsider as I had to work multiple jobs to keep myself enrolled and fed. This meant I did not get to experience college life or really even get to engage with my studies because I was just trying to make enough to get something to eat. As a result, I left feeling little to no connection with NYU, questioning whether I had even learned anything, and dealing with a large debt for all of my efforts. I believe the university needs to do a lot more to support its lower middle-class and working class students financially and emotionally if it wants to have socio-economic diversity on its campus."

"If you're an extrovert and love the city you will have fun. As a shy person, I didn't love it but fortunately my major was small enough for me to make friends. I am not the type to go for a themed-floor but I was assigned one in my freshman year dorm (second semester, first I was elsewhere and it was awful) and the themed-floor was much more friendly and less intimidating."

"NYU's East Asian Studies program was fantastic, particularly the Chinese program"

"I love NYU but it is prohibitively expensive. Without a scholarship I never could've attended there and even with it I had to graduate a year early. 10 years later and I'm still paying off my loans. While the experience was phenomenal I'm not sure it was worth the cost."

"My classes and teachers were wonderful. All my professors were very intelligent and fair, expectations were neither too high nor too low. There were a variety of interesting course topics. However, as a transfer student from out of state, I felt very isolated socially. Also, I think the university is overpriced."