What Students Say
Likes
- No references for part-time jobs, only based on resume and talent. Plenty of part time jobs available
- Less cost of living
- Free cab services for everybody's safety and free public transportation (BUS PASSES)
Dislikes
- The temperature is too cold here during winters
- Crime rate typically little higher
- Some programs in school are underfunded
Course Curriculum
- I am a masters student in computer science, so all the subjects are practical and theoretical both.
- Few subjects are dry but the best part is every subject has practical part. I see so negative aspects.
Admission Experience
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Shortlisted:
George Mason University
University of NorthCarolina Chapel Hill
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Northeastern University
University of Texas at Arlington
Texas State University
Kent State University
Mass Boston
University of Arizona
University of Cincinnati
Illinois State University
Northern Arizona University
New Jersey Institute of Technology -
Applied:
George Mason University
University of NorthCarolina Chapel Hill
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Northeastern University
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Arizona
Texas State University
University of Dayton
American University -
Accepted:
George Mason University
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Dayton
American University -
Rejected:
University of NorthCarolina Chapel Hill
Northeastern University
University of Arizona
Texas State University -
I got rejection probably because I didn't have GRE scores
- I chose University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee because it is one of the top tier research university.
- The application just needed IELTS score, Transcript, and three Letter of Recommendation. I got the admission and they asked for financial proof for I20 for which I submitted my Bank Sanction Letter along with bank statement of my father
- IELTS was the only requirement (6 was the requirement for each section) -
I applied for the Fall 2023 intake in January 2023 and received my admission offer in April 2023. The Fall intake is the primary admission cycle for U.S. universities, offering a broader range of courses and increased opportunities for scholarships and assistantships. Application deadlines typically range from November to February, with decisions released between March and April. This timeline allows ample time for visa processing and relocation preparations before classes commence in late August or September.
Class Schedule
- Few classes are in the morning starting from 10am and few in the afternoon staring 2pm and there are evening classes too. But classes doesn't last after 8pm
- There are usually 30-40 students per class
- Around 40-60 Indian students are enrolled in my course
Faculty
- There are good number of faculties. One more main advantage is there are TA's who handle the classes too (like labs etc)
- Yes, there teaching in both practical and theoretical way. But getting a job is in our hands
- No. Getting into jobs is purely based on talents but there are few faculties who give opportunities to work under their projects like Research assistants and Teaching Assistants
Campus Life
- We have the following campuses and colleges
Campuses: Waukesha, Milwaukee
Colleges:
College of Arts & Architecture
Lubar College of Business
College of Engineering & Applied Science
Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health
College of Community Engagement & Professions
College of Health Professions & Sciences
College of Letters & Scienc - Facilities: The biggest Golda Mier Library in Milwaukee, there are recreational centres with bowling, playstation games, snooker, badminton court, basket ball court, and many other.
- There is block party, halloween. events keep happening everyday. We also celebrate Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali, etc
- There are Swimming activities, Yoga, Zumba, Gym. There are Indian , Chinese and Korean organizations. There are cafes in campus, Burger King, Taco Bell and many more
Part Time Jobs
- 10 out of 100 students receive TA positions, 5 out of 50 receive RA positions
- For TA it is 17-19$ per hour and RA it is 25-27$ per hour
- There are many on campus jobs starting from 11$ per hour up till 14$
- For international students they can work 20 hours per week during classes and during holidays they can work up to 40 hours per week.
- It is easy to secure part time jobs here. - There are plenty of on-campus jobs in UWM. One of the major advantage to Indian students. You don't have to worry about it. There are jobs in Housing, Mailroom, IT help desk , Security desk, Restaurant Operations, Events etc. Getting part-time is purely based on resume and talent. No referrals work here.
- The pay starts from 11$ of minimum and goes up till 14-15$. There is an app called handshake and you can apply for job while you are in India itself.
Placement
- There is at least one job fair in every semester of the course.
- There are many MNCs coming up and showcasing their opening and it's our talent to get a hand on it and impress them with our resume and skills. Starting salary would be from 60000$ minimum and goes up till 120000 based on ur talent and experience. Milwaukee Tools, Rockwell Automation and HSBC are come common companies that are tied up to our university as they conduct workshops / program at CSI (Connected Systems Institute).
- Few provide sponsorship. Also, our university provides STEM OPT for 3 years which is an advantage.
Accommodation
- I knew a person who stayed in Milwaukee. so I approached them via what's app UWM groups to get accommodation
- Monthly rent is around 350$ including refrigerator, heaters, snow removal, oven, free Wifi, Free gas
- I didnt face any challenges - Make sure you check for snow removals option in apartments and better to go with renting apartments than individual houses because you might have to do the maintenance job. There are many websites like Zillow await able
- My apartment is 1.5 miles away from the university. And many student live in the apartment and surroundings
Exams
- During my time of application, I needed just IELTS exam scores with 6.5 minimum and GRE was waived off. Now, you might have to check the website to know the GRE requirements for each program.
- Three LORs were required from university (if u have experience then 2 from university and 1 from work will suffice)
- Transcripts were asked. Minimum of 3.0 GPA is required for consideration of application. No need of WES evaluation
Fees
- Health insurance typically costs between $500 and $1,000 per semester . Additional mandatory fees, such as international service and student fees, can total around $800 to $1,000 per semester.
- Tuition fees vary widely; some universities charge per credit hour, with rates ranging from $1,700 to $1,900 per credit.
- Many institutions offer bus passes, providing free transportation.
- Housing costs depend on location and living arrangements; rent can range from $350 to $400 per person monthly. Groceries and other essentials may add approximately $50 per month
Scholarship
- I didnt receive any scholarship but I have got Teaching Assistantship and Research assistantship under professors which waived off my tuition fee completely. And also I get paid every month by the university.
- Usually Department of computer science does not have any scholarships available. But other departments like ITM and HI do. I have seen people getting scholarship around 1000$, 7000$ etc.
