I have had a great experience at SUNY Poly, have arrived as an international student to complete my master's, and graduated in 2020. SUNY Poly provides a wide range of courses and programs for students. For an International Student, SUNY Polytechnic is a good university that provides quality education at an affordable price and offers assistantships and scholarships. The professors, faculty staff, and International Admission Office are friendly, helpful, and help you from DAY One. Mr. Tze-teck Sim, PDSO, works for the International Admission office and helps me with my OPT/EAD to work legally in the USA and gain practical knowledge and real-world work experience after completing my studies. I appreciate SUNY Poly Institute and International Admission Office helping me achieve my academic and career goals. I am glad that I chose SUNY POLY for my master's degree.
Diwash Bikram Basnet (Kathmandu, Nepal)
M.S. Network and Computer Security: Cybersecurity
Network Engineer, New York
SUNY Polytechnic Institute proved to be an excellent experience for me to pursue my master's degree in Computer and Information Science. I graduated from SUNY Poly in 2021. SUNY Poly offers the best learning courses and technologies like Machine Learning,
Artificial Intelligence. I was also offered a graduate assistantship, which was a great opportunity to work with the college professors and support my expenses. The Admission office helped me in every aspect, especially Tze Teck, who helped me from the start date of the college.
I am very thankful to the university that gave me the confidence to achieve a successful
career.
Rahul Patil (Hyderabad, India)
M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Java Developer, North Carolina
I came to SUNY Poly to pursue my Master’s in Computer & Information Science and the journey has been a great learning experience. One of the major points of studying over here is that it is an affordable college with world class facilities and multiple options of getting assistantships. Also, the support you get from International Admission office in terms of getting your OPT/EAD and reply to all your queries even when you have graduated. So, I am very glad to have graduated from SUNY Poly.
Manish Meravala (India)
M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Java Developer, Texas
Studying at SUNY Poly was an excellent experience for me. All the faculty and especially Tze Teck were very responsive to my emails. Right from the start after receiving admission and after landing in the USA and coming to college, everything was coordinated well; the faculty here is also very friendly and helpful whenever there was help needed with the courses. I am very grateful to the university that gave me the awareness and confidence to achieve a successful career.
Sai Kumar Talluri (Hyderabad, India)
M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Data Integration Engineer – Oakland, CA
As a student of SUNY POLY in the M.S. in Computer & Information Science program, I gained both the skills and confidence to thoughtfully use a variety of logical approaches in my work. The courses in CIS, Parallel computing, software engineering, and Databases were tremendous assets and are approaches I use regularly. The instructors in each study were patient, understanding, and highly skilled. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to expand their programming language or for anyone who needs a refresher on software engineering.
Vineeth Reddy Bandela (Hyderabad, Telangana India)
M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Software Developer, NJ
My experience at SUNY Poly was very different and has led me to explore and learn new things in terms of personal and professional aspects. The professors are very supportive and encourage students to rise above expectations. The ambiance of the campus is very positive, and the whole experience is excellent; and there is always support & motivation from the management to pursue our dreams
Uday Kumar Desiraju (Hyderabad, India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, Dayton.
SUNY Poly’s excellent academic opportunities and wide range of courses to choose from have helped me as an international student in my career path. The fantastic collaborative student body and very interactive teaching staff and university management. I want to mention that the International Admissions Office has always been a backbone in helping new students to provide assistance, support, and advice. One can always find the support needed right from the day to choose SUNY POLY for any academic course until graduation and after that. Events, Social activities, interactions, assignments, festive and cultural celebrations, and much more make it more exciting and fun at SUNY POLY. I honestly recommend SUNY POLY to anyone willing to pursue a great career in IT and I am thankful to all my professors and Mr. Tze Teck Sim for all the encouragement and support.
Sachin Raj (Hyderabad, India)
Major: M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Software Developer, New York, New York
I traveled overseas to pursue my Master’s at SUNY Poly. My overall experience to date has been excellent. Suny Poly has a great infrastructure. It has provided me with many opportunities to grow and explore my skills. I was offered a Research Assistant position under my professor Dr. Korkut Bekiroglu. It is a learning curve for me, and Under his guidance, I could apply theoretically learned skills in the classroom to my real-time projects. I have always found a positive and healthy environment, and the professors are highly skilled and supportive. I am thankful to Mr. Tze Teck Sim for his continued support and guidance to each student during their visa processing, initial stay, and OPT/STEM applications.
Nishitha Aluri (Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, Connecticut.
As a first-time international student, SUNY Polytechnic Institute was a great place. The college helps you right from the time you step ashore in the USA, by sending a senior student representative from your country to help you get to where you are staying. It's also a significant area of learning, with excellent and friendly teaching staff, as is the environment where it is situated in Utica. Having secured my M.S. in Computer Science from SUNY Polytechnic, I recommend SUNY Polytechnic Institute to students wishing to pursue their degree in the USA, where you can learn, earn and grow in a competitive field. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank the director, Mr. Tze Tek, my college professors, and teaching and non-teaching staff for helping us face the competition and challenges in our respective fields of learning.
Keith Dias (Mumbai, India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, New York
I graduated from SUNY Poly in 2020 and, from what I have experienced, I can tell you it is a great school. The teachers are very reasonable and fair, the staff is excellent, and the rules help keep the school safe and in order. There is an equal balance of learning and reviewing the information, and there’s tutoring if we need it. Courses like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and many more provide students with extraordinary learning experiences. There are many opportunities for SUNY Poly students to work at some fantastic companies in the form of internships and full time. I like that SUNY Poly has many activities available for students. There are various clubs and the teachers make the assignments fun with computer Science fairs and class projects.
Gurvinder Singh (Haryana, India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Developer, New York
I greatly recommend SUNY Poly to every student who wants to brighten their future with an abroad education. A highly talented team helped me in every stage of my visa process. Especially Tze Teck Sim, who was very supportive and helpful until the day I got my visa. At SUNY Poly, I was surrounded by positive, hard-working, and supportive people who would push me to be my best.
Sowmitha Sangi (Waraugal, Telangana. India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, Illinois
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a great learning space for graduates and others to study and learn to achieve a degree in the career which they desire. The university has a lot to offer in terms of staff support. Many facilities are available, such as one-to-one meet-up sessions, online worship, etc. SUNY Poly also ensures that students understand the modules and the course, as this allows students to progress and develop even further. The staff was friendly and supportive as they want all students to progress and achieve their overall desired outcomes. I need to mention Mr. Tze Teck Sim, my PDSO, who supported us and encouraged us in all phases of our careers. I am thoroughly satisfied with everything that has been offered to me by SUNY Poly, the course work, the rigorous classroom training, the highly efficient and knowledgeable teachers, the extracurricular activities, volunteering services, and the list goes on. I like studying at SUNY Poly as there is a mix of workload and exams, which help prepare students for the final exams. If I were to improve the university, I would say that they have no areas for concern and should keep doing what they are doing as it is working and motivating students to come to campus to have the university experience.
Satya Kanukollu (Medchal, Telangana. India)
Irving, Texas
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
SUNY Polytechnic Institute was an ideal place to study Computer Science and courses such as database, Java, algorithms, big data, machine learning. These classes helped me to gain an in-depth knowledge and to find my future career. I was able to secure a new position as a Data Engineer working with senior data engineers and data science team. Without my master's degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, it would be difficult for me to achieve my career goals.
Hari Krishna Chagalamarri (India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Junior Data Engineer
In SUNY Poly, I founded so many highly motivated students from different countries. It is a great place for students to learn, to experience and to grow at the same time. You could always get help from SUNY Poly’s staff team and they helped me in all kinds of ways during my stay in US. The helps I have received from the Science in Computer and Information Science program has given me confidence and success while search for opportunities in my career after graduation. I have much respect and gratitude for this remarkable school.
Wish all the best to SUNY Poly!
Li Zhou (China)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
.NET Developer, California
When I first came to US in Aug 2015, it was all new for me because it’s my first international visit. All the professionals who are working at SUNY Poly helped me and guided throughout my masters. I have received GA as a tutor for UG students. While doing my job, learned how to cope up with my work environment. All my professors taught me how to apply jobs related to my masters, which I implemented later in my career. Now I am happy that I got a good job, thanks to my experience and learning at SUNY Poly
Sathwik Reddy Goguri (India)
Major: M.S. Network and Computer Security: Cybersecurity
Security Analyst/Engineer, California
It gives me great pleasure to say with pride that I have earned my Master's degree in Computer and Information Science from College of Engineering, SUNY, Utica. The relationship between the teaching & research faculty and students is very cordial and gave me an opportunity to explore and excel in my area of interest. The two years I spent here truly contributed to my professional and personal success. Co-curricular activities and sports have encouraged just as well, and I have had the pleasure of serving as the President of International Students Association (ISA), which gave me a chance to develop and hone my leadership skills. I would like to thank everyone at SUNY, Utica for making me who I am today.
Sandeep Reddy Koti (India)
Major: M.S. in Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, Massachusetts
I graduated in 2016 as a Master of Science in the Telecommunications stream. The courses I elected during my time at SUNY IT helped me in gaining a firm understanding of all the fundamentals required to work in the field of Computer Networking and Telecommunications. The courses were well designed with a lot of emphasis on practical work to gain hands on skills. The faculty were helpful in answering and explaining most of the doubts that I had. This foundation is necessary to be able to understand the concepts of a complex real world enterprise network. The Masters Degree from SUNY Poly has helped me in growing my knowledge and work towards improving my overall skills to work at an advanced level in a cutting edge environment.
Vishal Thachamuchical (India)
Major: M.S. Network and Computer Security: Cybersecurity
Network Engineer, California
As a SUNY POLY graduate, I can assure you that this school has help me changed my life as i stand today as an professional and an alumni. I stand before you today as a product of the good faith and encouragement of countless professional staff, faculty members and my peers who have become my SUNY POLY family. I have been amazed at the love I have received and the knowledge that I have gained that far transcend the classroom.I have not only been allowed the opportunity to see the world anew, but I’ve been shown how important it is to do my part in changing the world for the better.Thank you to the teachers and staff for this amazing experience and education.
Kishan Bhutiya (India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Associate Front end Developer, Washington D.C.
SUNY POLY is the first overseas college I have attended in my life. I was very apprehensive in the beginning as I moved away from home and travelled thousands of miles to be a part of this institution and boy! Did it live up to my expectations? I am thoroughly satisfied with everything that has been offered to me by SUNY POLY, be it the course work, the rigorous classroom training, the highly efficient and knowledgeable teachers, the extracurricular activities, volunteering services and the list goes on. The kind of support and encouragement that I got from SUNYPOLY is unmatchable and I never ever felt like an outsider. SUNYPOLY, in all ways, helped me grow up and become a better person, bring out the passion in me and got me ready for this competitive world outside.”
Proud to be a SUNY POLYian !
Jyothi Gandhamaneni (India)
Major: M.S. Computer & Information Science
Web Application Programmer, Tennessee
Sai Vempati (India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Systems Analyst, Virginia
Several of my classes were tied into real world examples form my career. Like performing case studies, where we reviewed a recent case of the merger between two Telecom companies. These case studies provided valuable insight not only into the technical details but also financial models used for making the merger at the time.
Also the Linux courses and security courses were designed keeping in mind the real world problems and assignments were specially crafted for us.
My final Technical project gave me a good insight of the work I was already doing at my company, so it helped to boost my confidence and made me technically sound. Also the courses like Research & Analysis helped me getting better prepared for the US job market, as we learned to do a organized research and how to connect the dots.
Nikhil Mohod (India)
Major: M.S. Network and Computer Security: Cybersecurity
Network Engineer, North Carolina
SUNY Poly offers the best trending courses and technologies like Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence which are great resource material to kick-start once career.
Naga Chaitanya Dharmavarapu (India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
AWS/Devops Engineer, Georgia
SUNY Poly has positively influenced my personality and career: my creativity, problem solving skills, practical approach to the concepts learnt in class, project designing ability etc., and the list goes on have improved a lot. I am very thankful to the Professors who were very helpful at any time, and try very hard in making us understand the subject. The international admissions office has also been very kind to me and helping me in every aspect. I am very GRATEFUL to the university that gave me awareness and confidence to achieve a successful career.
Anusha Shakelli (India)
Major: M.S. Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer, Georgia
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute proved to be an excellent environment for me to pursue a Ph.D. in Nanoscale Engineering. The well-established network with the semiconductor industry and the innovative mindset of research faculty were key reasons that helped me choose this graduate program.
I was fortunate to have excellent mentors on my dissertation committee and pleased with the ample opportunities for professional development at SUNY Poly. Overall, my experience at SUNY Poly prepared me well for a future role as a researcher.
Atul Dhall (India)
Major: Ph.D. Nanoscale Engineering
Postdoctoral Researcher, Pennsylvania
