University of Kansas Reviews

  • 172 Reviews
  • Lawrence (KS)
  • Annual Tuition: $28,035
79% of 172 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 172 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Barry Ballinger
  • Reviewed: 5/25/2015
  • Degree: Architecture
"I'm currently studying for a PhD in architecture. There are many pros in my program. The proximity to Kansas City gives us opportunity for research in a dynamic urban environment. The faculty is comprised of some of the best theorists in architecture. Lawrence is a beautiful, diverse city. KU has students from all over the world. Cons could be the lack of married student housing on campus. Also, most of the graduate faculty lean toward quantitative methods."
Meghan Sullivan
  • Reviewed: 5/2/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"I love my program. I have funding year round and can afford to live here. Its a relatively large program but everyone knows each other and is supportive. A great place."
Kelsey Wendland
  • Reviewed: 4/8/2015
  • Degree: Social Work
"Strong program in the School of Social Welfare, great networking opportunities, and prepares students well for work in the social work field. Lacking as a whole university in some areas, like student diversity and financial aid, but overall, a very valuable education!"
Ashley Weber
  • Reviewed: 4/7/2015
  • Degree: Architecture
"I am pursing a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas. Overall I have been satisfied with the quality of my education and the projects I was able to pursue. Through my experience I have gained valuable knowledge in design development and various computer programs. There should be more integration of technology within the courses especially in studio. As technology furthers, courses need to adapt to this changing environment. Student tutors and faculty should continue to be an integral component in furthering education by teaching new programs and providing experience/insight. In finding work after graduation, more workshops, portfolio critiques, and networking opportunities would be extremely valued."
Brian Reverri
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"A good student to mentor ratio allows for that personal attention when questions arise during experiments. Access to professors that actually care and are competent is an essential component to success. The program is challenging but promotes free thinking and individualism in creativity."
Kelly Linnan
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2015
  • Degree: MSW
"The pros of the KU Master of Social Work program are: close in proximity to my home town; nationally ranked program; requirement that students participate in practicum; opportunity for employment based practicum; teach support; small class size; and the school's devotion to the social work values. The cons of the KU Master of Social Work program are; and cost; some teachers do not have office hours."
Ankur Patil
  • Reviewed: 3/23/2015
  • Degree: Aerospace Engineering
"This university is awesome!! This university has very good reputation for my major. I love studying here, very peaceful too! :)"
Katherine Krska
  • Reviewed: 3/17/2015
  • Degree: Accounting
"Overall, a great experience. It's too bad KU doesn't have a prestige reputation."
Katherine Krska
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2015
  • Degree: Accounting
"Pros: -The campus is beautiful and full of nice people. - The business school faculty is very professional and intelligent. -Networking is great-- easy to secure a job before graduation. -Tight-knit community Cons: -Scholarship opportunities are awful. During my undergrad, I graduated with a 3.99 GPA. However, even with this GPA, KU only awarded me a $1000 annually. This was very discouraging."
Teresa Pan
  • Reviewed: 2/23/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"High quality program with excellent faculty. This program ranks in top 20 in nation for good reason. Education is excellent and our grads end up with fantastic options for internship, postdoc, and beyond."
Xiayang Zhou
  • Reviewed: 2/20/2015
  • Degree: Graphic Design
"Workload is not heavy so that you can schedule your own plan for studying and working. In turn, not too much sponsored program seems can not improve students' professional design skills at a very high rate."
Chloe Ireland
  • Reviewed: 2/18/2015
  • Degree: Social Work
"The pros of my graduate program are that I can easily graduate from this program and go straight into working and feel prepared. The cons are that it is very competitive and difficult, but that makes it worth it!"
Abbye Torgerson
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2015
  • Degree: Architecture
"At the University of Kansas I feel I am getting a hands on experience in Architecture. I've been given real world examples of winning clients by going through a competitive interview process already in my first semester. The graduate program involves a lot of hard work and long hours in the studio, but the hard work pays off in excellent work for your portfolio and architectural experience. The professors are very involved and are always available for extra help and analysis of your work. The only thing I feel is lacking with KU's architecture program is the technology; not enough computer labs or computer program tutorial opportunities such as Revit or the Adobe suite."
Brittany Hodges
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2015
  • Degree: Architecture
"KU is a great university with a lot of diversity in academic programs and a great networking circle. People here are friendly and teachers are helpful and want you to succeed. I would say that expectations are relatively low though and quality is pretty limited by funding available, specifically in the Architecture department. However, the price of the school and the quality received is a pretty good value. The program helps place students in internships even during school, allowing you to get paid while getting school credit. Our facilities are constantly improving, however are still not competitive enough to compete with other top schools."
Rachael Boothe
  • Reviewed: 2/2/2015
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"The positives to this graduate school program are the fact that you are among a diverse group of students coming from a multitude of backgrounds that are all very interested in the courses and lectures taught. At this level, all of my professors are professional, interesting, and create a strong presence in the academic world. The negatives are the fact that tuition is high and scholarships/grants are hard to come by. Other than that, everything is fantastic."
Peixin Wang
  • Reviewed: 1/30/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"We have good professors and faculties and they try their best to mentor us."
Mohammed Iftekhar Syed
  • Reviewed: 1/19/2015
  • Degree: Engineering Management
"Pros of a graduate program: - Engineering management education opens many doors - Engineering management prepares me for a leadership role in planning, developing and managing firm’s technological resources including people, technology and processes - Abundant job opportunities worldwide. - Reputable core curriculum, excellent faculty. - Superb resources which included state of the art classrooms. - Great place to network and build professional relationships. Cons of a graduate program: - High tuition costs - Practically zero funding, assistantships and scholarships. - Transportation is very expensive (classes are in Edwards Campus and i live in Lawrence) - Very rigorous class sessions - evening classes."
SANTHOSH KUMAR Malyala
  • Reviewed: 1/17/2015
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"Lawrence is a student friendly place and public transportation is free for KU students. but you can't expect grades without hard work."
Lachit Patel
  • Reviewed: 1/2/2015
  • Degree: Information Technology
"The Master's in Engineering Management is very helpful in teaching engineers about business. We learn how engineering companies function and how our work affects the company. Our program can do a better job at teaching excel worksheet instead of just giving us the spreadsheets."
Michael Smith
  • Reviewed: 12/23/2014
  • Degree: Accounting
"KU's Master of Accountancy program is exceptional. The program is layed out to provide the necessary tools needed to fully prepare yourself for the CPA exams. KU has great networking connections with all of the major firms. The opportunities are endless!"