University of Wisconsin - Madison Reviews

  • 232 Reviews
  • Madison (WI)
  • Annual Tuition: $39,427
96% of 232 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 232 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Daniel D
  • Reviewed: 6/29/2017
  • Degree: Communications
"I loved attending UW- Madison. However, the school likely many is not without its ups and down. There is a huge lack of diversity and getting to know many professors is hard. You have to fight to be seen, but it is with in it's rigor that I can say it prepared me for the real world. You will not like everyone that you work with however, you will learn how to deal with them and adapt to any surrounding. People love badgers!"
Jonah Sargent
  • Reviewed: 6/25/2017
  • Degree: Film Production
"Madison is a great place to study. It's a work hard, play hard type of environment with a very politically active student body. Plus, its campus is gorgeous and a wonderful place to grow into your adulthood. It's not a place I've ever see matched in the quality of its inhabitants' characters. Great food too!"
Brent Gust
  • Reviewed: 6/25/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"The educational program is of excellent quality. The professors are all currently working in the field, so they bring invaluable and up-to-date knowledge into the classroom. I have had nothing, but kind, pleasant interactions with the students and the faculty."
Madison
  • Reviewed: 6/12/2017
  • Degree: English
"UW-Madison had the perfect balance of social life (I was involved in Greek life, but being in the dynamic city of Madison I was able to volunteer and intern at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art), while still providing a challenging and rewarding academic experience. The professors in the English department were absolutely amazing, and are still mentors to me even after graduation. I found that my experience in the English department at UW challenged myself as a writer and a critical thinker, and set me up for the great success I have had in law school so far. I would highly recommend UW-Madison to potential students. It has the perfect balance of school spirit and sports, while still providing a challenging academic experience that will make you a strong candidate in any career path you may choose. Definitely an amazing four years, and I can't wait to go back for Homecoming this year. Go badgers!"
Ken
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Education was good, but career services was lacking"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Chemistry
"large selection of graduate school programs"
Mentoring in graduate school needs to improve. The principal investigator has teaching/clinical duties and cannot always be there. The graduate students wanting to leave don't have time or patient for you. It was an awful experience.
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"I think that if a person is absolutely sure of what they want to do and know they will make a good living, a university is a good choice. If they are not sure or choose a profession that is not going to be hugely profitable, they should go to a technical college and learn a trade."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"UW-Madison was supportive of international internship experiences and offered an excellent macro-social work program. It was a great school and carried good prestige for it's social work program."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Computer Science
"Wonderful university and a great CS program. School of Engineering is also awesome."
Anna
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"UW-Madison has a beautiful campus and is nestled within a fun town. However, there are administrative issues that may make some marginalized groups feel unwelcome and possibly unsafe."
Maureen Landsverk
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"Pursuing my graduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was one of the best decision I've ever made. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew I was interested in public health, prevention, and the impact of globalization on health in the U.S. and elsewhere. The multitude of classes available to me within the MPH program helped my discover new interests, delve deeper into core subjects like epidemiology and public health policy, and develop my skills in a number of areas (academic writing, public speaking, & conducting literature reviews). Madison is also generally a wonderful place to live; there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors, among them hiking/biking trails, the Memorial Union terrace, and Saturday farmer's markets. The city is large enough to have something new to do & discover every day, but small enough to feel a sense of community. I have loved every part of my experience here."
Taylor Dorlack
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2017
  • Degree: School Psychology
"I was recently accepted into the University of Wisconsin - Madison's School Psychology PhD program, and will begin my doctoral studies this fall. Having already gone to Wisconsin for my undergraduate degree, where I studied psychology and communication sciences and disorders, I am well aware of the educational rigor, research excellence, and quality of instruction associated with UW-Madison. Particularly, what drew me to the School Psychology program, housed within the Department of Educational Psychology, was the variety of faculty profiles, breadth of research foci, educational opportunities tailored to each individual, and amazing practicum experiences available to students. I personally plan to focus my educational, research, and practicum experiences on better understanding and improving the lives of children with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities, and have the goals of becoming a Licensed Psychologist and serving children and families through clinically-based practice and consultation services."
Cameron
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2017
  • Degree: Political Science
"I truly enjoyed my time at UW-Madison. I had the opportunity to work with excellent faculty members working on a variety of projects, and to learn from their academic and field experiences. I also benefited greatly from the International Internship Program. I was selected for an internship with the government of Chile, and spent a summer working with them in Santiago. The university facilitated this internship partnership and made the process very straightforward and manageable. I was even able to receive credits towards my degree for this internship."
Allison Mitchell
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2017
  • Degree: Economics
"University of Wisconsin-Madison is a fantastic college with a great reputation in the Midwest and northeast. The school has strengths in certain areas including but not limited to engineering, economics, real estate, and finance. The atmosphere and culture of the school is great, but it is not the most diverse school in the Midwest region."
Alex
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2017
  • Degree: Spanish
"Madison is a great place to go to school because of the combination of great academics and an awesome big college town. The school leads right up to the capital, which allows students to easily stay involved in protests/events happening there (such as the farmer's market on Saturday mornings). There are lots of resources, including student organizations for almost every possibly subject, to help you get involved in what specifically interests you!"
Doua K.
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Teaching
"The University of Wisconsin-Madison is notorious for its rigorous curriculum, focus on giving back to the community, and challenging the status quo. Hailed as a public Ivy, UW-Madison lives up to its brand. The classes I took not only challenged me academically, but also emotionally and mentally. Despite the large class size when one is taking the general courses, the Teacher's Assistants take the time to build as much rapport as they can with their students: emailing them to inquire why their attendance have been low, encouraging constructive conversations, checking in with them during class time, etc. Though diversity is still an issue - with many allegations of racially charged incidents in the past - they are working towards building bridges to be as inclusive as possible. The Multicultural Student Center is noted for its programming that focuses on addressing racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and a plethora of other discriminations that students face. Additionally, there are active cultural student organizations that seek to challenge single narratives of their culture. In recent years, UW-Madison has undergone a dramatic change to crack down on sexual assault in their community, predominantly in the Greek community. More students who have been assaulted are speaking up, and the University - while not all their responses have been appropriate - continues to seek new ways to protect victims and survivors. All in all, while UW-Madison does have its flaws, my experience there have impacted me to open my eyes to cultural diversity, protect and serve communities, and be a leader in today's society."
Meng Xiong
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"UW-Madison is the best school in Wisconsin. Not only are faculty world class but your peers and colleagues come from all walks of the life also. Great networking and research experiences especially for science majors. The university is also so vast where you can find a niche for any major of interest."
Hailey
  • Reviewed: 3/14/2017
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a terrific school to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. One of the greatest things about UWM's DPT program is their small class sizes. The DPT class is between 23-27 students and this gives everyone the opportunity to have individualized instruction. Professors truly care about your success and will do anything to help improve your physical therapy skills in their state of the art facility. Students have access to numerous resources and have the opportunity to assist in research studies with professors. Being located in Milwaukee, the PT program is involved in many outside activities at local nursing homes, adult day centers, the Milwaukee Country Transit System, and with WASA. The curriculum is very challenging but you will be amazed by home much you learn in a short period of time. I'm so glad I chose UWM to pursue my graduate degree and I can't wait to see the opportunities that await me in the future."
Audrey Hanson
  • Reviewed: 3/13/2017
  • Degree: Law
"The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a wonderful college. Excellent course offerings, expansive campus, and a large student body all mean that anyone can become involved in something that interests them. Courses were challenging, but manageable. There are plenty of study resources."
ES
  • Reviewed: 3/4/2017
  • Degree: Spanish
"I believe UW-Madison has excellent professors who are genuinely interested in your academic progress! The academic resources at UW-Madison are fantastic. Each library has a writing center and they also offer their services to review your paper online!"