University of Wisconsin - Madison Reviews

"UW-Madison is good to study, but transportation is not good."

"There is a network of graduate students and faculty who are always and willing to meet and talk with you."

"UW Madison is a premiere school, based in an awesome location and really nice people. The value of the program and opportunities is very large."

"Too many course requirements.The grad program should waive some once one passes the quals."

"UW Madison history department offers a competitive PhD in a variable market. Their financial packages vary by field and professor, but the department is currently undergoing a financial overhaul to offer better financial packages to students. Overall I am glad I came to Wisconsin. Good luck embracing the winters!"

"The computer science department is a real uphill battle but I'm confident there will be ample rewards at the peak"

"Offers great development possibilities to both theoretical and applied statisticians. Hard to find that simultaneously"

"This program joins with another school, UW-Stevens Point, which provides the ability to have a larger class. However, because there are students in two different locations, most lectures are done via a camera. The professor is located in either Madison or Stevens Point and the other location simply has to watch the professor on the screen. Overall, though, this program is great. It is located in a fantastic city, next to a nationally-known hospital and a VA hospital, allowing for incredibly diverse clinical experiences."

"The financial aid office is terrible. There is limited support and funds for single parents. The instructors overload work not being realistic that you have other courses, families, and work. The school is only designed for traditional students who do not have obligations."

"Fantastic program, but with little funding for students in the Applied English Linguistics section of the English Department."

"Very competitive program with great faculty. The Physician Assistant Program at UW Madison is one of the best in the country. The PANCE pass rate it phenomenal and I know they have prepared me well for what I have ahead of me."

"Veterinary medicine is a very rewarding career path. The faculty and staff at the School of Veterinary Medicine are always there to encourage you to see the rewards within this career. The facility is dated and could use a face lift. That being said, of the 30 vet schools in the country, UW-Madison is the most recent. Therefore, they have not yet undergone their renovation process. It is clear walking through the building that renovations are in progress."

"World-class university in a fun city, but it feels a little small sometimes. Madison feels like a bigger city, but is decidedly not. Some people like that, and some don't. Although the university tries to support its minority students life in town can still feel very alienating, as the city is more diverse than Wisconsin as a whole, but not quite diverse enough to be comfortable for someone non-white. But these are the trade-offs of attending a school with a great reputation full of interesting scientific research."

"UW-Madison is one of the top-ranked master's level graduate programs in the nation. As a Wisconsin resident, tuition is an excellent value for the degree I am seeking. All courses are taught by faculty, and the TAs that lead the discussion sections for some courses are highly knowledgable and well-versed in the material. Public transportation in Madison is phenomenal; you can get nearly anywhere in the city by bus, and Madison was rated sixth most bike friendly city in the nation by bicycling.com. Plus, UW-Madison is home of the Badgers! Badger pride all the way!! Cons include the awful winter weather in the midwest. It seems to snow for days on end, and the cold can be bitter and painful. But if you're a fan of winter sports and activities, there is plenty to do in and around Dane county. There is definitely a culture of drinking alcohol in Wisconsin that is not found nearly anywhere else, and is especially ingrained at the University. I find the workload of this program to be fair considering it is a graduate program. The amount of reading can be overwhelming, but overall the papers and exam loads seem balanced. Field experience is a critical part of this program, and you have to approach it in an open-minded, professional manner. First year students spend 16 hours a week in field, and second year spend 20 hours a week. Time management is a must in this program, especially if you work an outside job. However, everything is very doable if you stay on top of your coursework and do not procrastinate heavily."

"My program wasn't as culturally diverse as I would have liked. There were times when i felt that my department disregarded my cultural difference and tried to make it seem as if it was me. I would have appreciated a more diverse experience."

"This graduate program has helped me learn so much. The professors are very knowledgable and want you to succeed. It is also a very comfortable atmosphere with students and professors on a first name basis. The coursework is manageable and lots of great evidence based practice is given and referenced throughout the coursework."