University of Kansas Reviews

"Overall I think my graduate program is good. The teachers are knowledgable and have an interest in helping their students succeed. The academic work is acceptable- about what I would expect in a graduate program. The only thing I have come across that is problematic is the financial affordability of being here. Between the out of state tuition, extra fees for graduate students, the lack of financial support form the program (i.e. GTA or GRA positions), the price of housing/ living, and the amount of loans I have had to take out, I find it hard to stay afloat. Other than that, I think that it is a good, solid program."

"Pros: This is an excellent museum studies program, providing a wonderful array of classes and opportunities for academic and field advancement. Cons: This isn’t anything particular to my program, but the museum studies field is hard to get into and even with an advanced degree won’t land you a future job."

"The KU M.Arch program is combined with their 5 year B.Arch degree. This means I have many classes with undergraduate students. The classes tend to be geared toward this undergraduate learning and studio life is not as serious as I would have expected it to be. KU is a great school, with great school spirit, but it is geared toward an undergraduate crowd. I still have 2 1/2 years left here, so I am hoping my impressions will change, but I feel like there could be a more serious and studious atmosphere here."

"The program was relatively easy to get in to, however the professors were very open to conversation and it is an excellent jumping off point for furthering my education."

"Overall very satisfied with my experience thus far at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas."

"The University of Kansas has a great music therapy program. KU has one of the best music therapy programs in the country and I am looking forward to the receiving the rest of my education at KU. Unfortunately for there is not adequate financial aid provided for the graduate equivalency program. Being an out of state student, with out an undergraduate degree in music therapy, my financial expenses are more than the maximum FAFSA financial aid I am able to receive. This does not even cover the full cost of my tuition, let alone living expenses. Except for the financial issues, I am very satisfied with this University and the music therapy program."

"Pros: Great professors/staff, lots of encouragement to publish original research/present at conferences Cons: Not enough funding for all students, not enough discussion in department of real-world application of graduate degree"

"The curriculum for the master of architecture program is flexible and willing to adapt to what you are trying to get out of the program. So far the classes have taught me practical skills that I will need once I graduate. A con would be the facilities. They have good computer labs but as for the studio space, architecture department, and wood shop facilities they are lacking. The department also is small and do not have a large staff to help all the students out."

"Nationally ranked graduate program. Intellectually stimulating!"

"I love the University of Kansas School of Architecture. We ranked #14 our of 99 graduate schools for architecture last year. It contains a very rich and well diverse faculty and staff, giving each student a broad range of knowledge and opportunities to branch out within the design field. The connection to the community within the Kansas City area is great. This gives excellent networking opportunities as well as servicing the community for the greater good. There are two cons within this program: there are very little scholarships and GTA positions available, and the KU financial aid structure makes it very difficult to help with cost of living expenses after the cost of attendance is covered. Despite the financial struggles, I feel my master's degree from KU will be rewarding for my future goals."

"Excellent faculty, very supportive but need more career fairs and real companies"

"It is one great beginning program of bioengineering. The professors are excellent and know what they are talking about. They have great projects and are very excited if someone proposes a new project similar to their work. It is a newer program so not quite as intense as some others, but it is a great program as the professors are very excellent."

"KU student culture is generally supportive and non-competitive. The goal is produce quality physicians who are oriented toward primary care in underserved and rural environments. This is what drew me to KU. The campus is appropriately in the heart of an underserved neighborhood, and is thereby not always an ideal place for safety. I think a drawback to the Basic Medical Science portion of the education is that many courses are taught by PhD faculty who cannot provide accurate context for how the biology and physiology is applied and so the information becomes esoteric and harder access on an intellectual level."

"The University of Kansas is a great place to pursue a graduate degree. In the beautiful city of Lawrence, it's hard to find a school with more prestige and honor in the Midwest. As a transfer student, I was a little unsure what to expect coming into KU. From the very first day I was treated as their own. KU has given me access to unlimited opportunities and I look forward to seeing where I will go from here."

"The Higher Education Administration program at the University of Kansas is very strong because they offer two key components: students receive an excellent education in the classroom, learning theory and history behind the work they aspire to. At the same time, though, they receive a hands-on education in a required internship at the University or another affiliated campus. Students are out in the "real world" working with students and are able to immediately apply what they learn in the classroom to real work. There's no better way to learn."

"I was in the Counseling Psychology program and it was great. Very caring faculty -- they actually want you to succeed! Classes were great and I could see how what I learned in one helped me in another. Grading was fair. I would recommend the Counseling Psychology program at KU to anyone. The only bad moment was when my practicum class was cancelled on the Lawrence campus and the Dept. Chair wanted me to drive out to the Edwards campus for it. I have bad night blindness so I was allowed to take the class in Lawrence after all by sitting in on a PhD practicum class. However, I got stuck with a $300 Edwards campus fee! I complained but they wouldn't remove it. The school administration as a whole has problems with incompetent staff and bureaucratic rules that negatively affect students, but the Counseling Psych program was great."

"The MSW program at KU met my needs in balancing school and work by offering blended classes that didn't require me to be on campus weekly. The school's focus on social justice, cultural diversity, and the strength's perspective was congruent with the professional values I held already and helped to further contribute to my professional growth."

"KU MSW program is competitive and nationally ranked. The faculty regularly sends out e-mails notifying students of job and internship opportunities within the field and are available at almost any given time. While there is a lot of work involved in the graduate level program, it is all relevant and useful."

"I really enjoy my advisor and the classes. The university of kansas provides amazing classes in my field of study."

"The Religious Studies graduate program at the University of Kansas offers a terminal MA in Religious Studies with a variety of concentrations. The faculty are highly qualified, and are adept at integrating history and theory into this interdisciplinary field of study. The department has recently brought in some new blood, and is working toward developing a PhD. program."