North Carolina State University Reviews

"I'm pursue a PhD in Science Education program. The quality of the professors and the resources are excellent. About the profile of the University the diversity you can find on campus is awesome, you meet people from different countries, and NCSU gives to all of them a space to express their culture through Students Involvement. There are thousands of students organizations on campus, local and international. The cons about the program is the amount of credits needed in courses, you have almost 3 to 4 years of courses plus a minor and major exam, and the dissertation."

"Our graduate program has very approachable faculty that are also very knowledgeable in their subject fields. We offer a variety of classes, many of which are not offered at other universities. We also have a nice research lab that is one of the best in the nation. However, financial aid is difficult to attain, especially in the civil engineering department."

"The sole purpose of my graduate work is to conduct research in order to get my PhD in chemistry. With there being so many demands to do other things, such as teaching, grading and tutoring students, all for a VERY mediocre wage (less than minimum wage when you count how many hours we work weekly), you find that there is little to no time to get done what you actually came here to do. It is very frustrating, but I guess that's just how the graduate school life is."

"My graduate program in regards to academia could not be better. We have a rigorous course load but our faculty is wonderful. I do not have much time for a social life but that is a price I am willing to pay for a this educational experience."

"Graduate school at NCSU was the most challenging, humbling professional experience of my life. That which is worth achieving is difficult. The interdisciplinary mindset of the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences department is stellar. I gained perspective from several faculty in other fields and they aided progress in my own field. The Raleigh area, particularly Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs, are gentile suburban life at its best, yet with access to fine arts, sporting events, and recreation both indoor and outdoor. Great place for families."

"NCSU's physics department has a wide array of research groups that are competitive and cutting edge."

"Ability to take course on Risk Management as NCSU has become one of the leaders for the ERM initiative. Nice location. Many top companies recruit at NCSU, making it easier to find a job. Just about every student if not all will have a job lined up before the end of the Fall semester."

"It is really an awesome department with great opportunities and facilities available to contribute all the time. :)"

"Excellent program with diverse and competent students. University provides excellent resources to students."

"There are many great professor here, people are nice. Safety is a concern."

"Love NC state and its programs. Challenging but definitely worthwhile!"

"Pros: The professors are extremely knowledgeable and so willing to help you learning. They invite great speakers often to hold seminars so that we have exposure to current research."

"Pros: Environment and academic society Cons: Financial aides"

"The program is well designed for students from different parts of the world. It gives a thorough knowledge about the subjects. The faculty are well prepared for the subjects."

"Pros- great social support, excellent professional connections in terms of PhD programs in linguistics Cons- not a lot of support/help/options if you're not heading for a PhD program in linguistics. Also, the GSSP is really not a liveable wage."

"My program is incredibly supportive. People want you to succeed including faculty, staff, and fellow students. However, a high quality of work is still expected at all levels. The surrounding area is also very good and has a lot to offer."

"Excellent program with professors that really care about their students. The environment is very collaborative, but they push you hard. You don't do physics because it's easy, but everyone in the department wants you to do well. Research opportunities are quite good."

"NCSU is interesting when it comes to academics because it is dichotomous. It has world-renowned graduate programs, and NAS faculty; however, there are also quite a number of substandard students, though these are mostly at the undergraduate level. Raleigh is a very good liveable city to build a career and family. Being nearby the Research Triangle Park, Duke and UNC makes this a hot cluster for science. The surrounding area also helps - it's commonly mentioned that both the mountains and beach are only 2-3 hours away. That said, in recent times, the state has had major budget cutbacks and it shows. The administration can be dysfunctional (even more so than other universities) and cuts mean less support for programs. From what I've heard, the same state-level control is what allowed some really subpar students to attend NCSU. I don't say that in a mean way - it doesn't do anybody good to poorly match academic standards and expectations. My specific program has long been recognized as a leader - the culture in my department is very hard working and that contributes to a lot of our success. But it also leads to work-life balance issues. The grad students here are constantly stressed out, even more so than the typical grad student."

"Pros: Faculties are friendly enough to approach. This school puts much emphasis on education. Cons: Too less faculty in my field of interest."

"Pros: Good career opportunities. There are a lot of companies recruiting on campus every semester. Cons: Too many students and the resource is limited (library books for example)."