For 168 years, this campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems.
- #35 Ranking
- 181 Masters
- 3,862 Academic Staff
- 39,783 Students
- 5,570 Students (int'l)
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Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (38)
- M.Sc. Animal Sciences
- M.Sc. Applied Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Bacteriology
- M.Sc. Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
- M.Sc. Biophysics
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Botany
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Cancer Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Entomology
- M.Sc. Genetics
- M.A. Integrative Biology
- M.A. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- M.A. Physics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
- M.Sc. Statistics
Social Sciences (37)
- M.Sc. Anthropology
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Chinese
- M.Sc. Counseling
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.A. French
- M.F.S. French Studies
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Geological Engineering
- M.A. German
- M.A. Italian
- M.A. Japanese
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Population Health
- M.A. Portuguese
- M.Sc. Psychology
- MPA Public Affairs
- M.A. Scandinavian Studies
- M.Sc. Sociology
- M.A. Spanish
Business & Management (31)
- M.Acc. Accountancy
- M.B.A. Applied Security Analysis
- M.B.A. Business - Marketing
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.B.A. General Management
- M.B.A. Marketing
- M.B.A. Professional MBA
- M.B.A. Real Estate
- M.S. Sports Leadership
- M.B.A. Supply Chain Management
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Engineering & Technology (27)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Design and Innovation
- M.Eng. Engineering - Data Analytics
- M.Eng. Engineering - Engine Systems
- M.Sc. Geological Engineering
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Medicine & Health (20)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training
- M.Sc. Cancer Biology
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
- M.Sc. Counseling
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Medical Physics
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- M.Sc. Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Population Health
- M.P.H. Public Health
Humanities (18)
- M.A. Communication Arts
- M.F.A. Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.A. French
- M.F.S. French Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Italian
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Portuguese
- M.A. Spanish
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Agroecology
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Sc. Geological Engineering
- M.Sc. Geoscience
- M.Sc. Human Ecology
- M.Sc. Soil Science
- M.Sc. Wildlife Ecology
Agriculture & Forestry (12)
- M.Sc. Agroecology
- M.Sc. Agronomy
- M.Sc. Animal Sciences
- M.Sc. Dairy Science
- M.Sc. Entomology
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- M.A. Integrative Biology
- M.Sc. Plant Pathology
Arts, Design & Architecture (12)
- M.A. Art
- M.F.A. Art
- M.A. Art History
- M.A. Communication Arts
- M.Sc. Design and Innovation
- M.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- M.A. Music
- M.M. Music Education
- M.M. Music Performance
Computer Science & IT (12)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Data Science
- M.Sc. Computer Sciences
- M.Eng. Engineering - Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Information
- M.Sc. Information (Online)
Education & Training (8)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training
- M.Sc. Counseling
- M.Sc. Educational Psychology
- M.M. Music Education
- M.Sc. Special Education
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Real Estate
- M.B.A. Real Estate
- M.S.W. Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.Sc. Athletic Training
- M.S. Sports Leadership
Journalism & Media (2)
Law (1)
- LL.M. Legal Institutions
About
History
1838 - The state territorial legislature passes a bill to establish a University of Wisconsin "at or near Madison, the seat of government.
1849 - First class meets Feb. 5 under the direction of Professor Sterling. The event is celebrated as Founder’s Day.
1863 - First women admitted to UW in the Normal Department.
1866 - Legislature designates the UW as the Wisconsin land-grant institution.
Education
- The numbers: 9,000-plus courses; 200-plus undergraduate majors and certificates; 250-plus master’s, doctoral, and professional programs; 2,000-plus faculty experts.
- The meaning: limitless opportunities for academic growth.
- The outcome: through research, international programs, internships, and countless other opportunities in and out of the classroom, your experiences will reshape how you view the world—and the impact you can have on it.
Research
The over-arching goal of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education is to address the complex challenges of the university’s broad research enterprise and support the needs of graduate education across campus, in a thoughtful and collaborative manner, all while providing strong leadership and clear vision in the constant pursuit of research and graduate education excellence.
Career
Career Services at UW-Madison are organized and delivered through individual schools/colleges. Each office listed below provides comprehensive career services for students and employer relations. The Career Services Council provides leadership and coordination between career resources on campus.
University of Wisconsin Madison Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University of Wisconsin Madison. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
12 Aug 2024
Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship Grant
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
21 Nov 2023
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jan 2024
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fall 2023 Black Law Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. $500 Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Mar 2024
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 May 2024
STEAM Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
LoopEd Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Student Grant Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
LoopEd Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Melvin & Margaret Haferbecker Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
01 Aug 2024
Charles Eckburg Short Course Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Mar 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Mar 2024
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2024
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023
GSSA 2023
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
35 -2
2022
33 -2
2021
31
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
63 18
2023
81 -23
2022
58
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
102 -19
2023
83 -8
2022
75
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
63 -11
2022
52
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and seeks to be the “go to” spot for student assistance on campus.
We’re here to help! Reach us by phone, in-person, or online.
The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards upholds every student’s right to learn in an inclusive community that fosters integrity through challenging and supporting students to reflect, integrate, and act on their Wisconsin Experience.
Housing services
Whether you are an undergraduate student in our residence halls, a PhD candidate in our apartment communities, a hungry customer in our dining markets, a summer program attendee, an employee, or a proud parent, University Housing provides an experience that is built for your success. We are here to serve you and to support the mission of the University.
We operate nineteen residence halls across the UW-Madison campus, providing a home to over 7,400 undergraduate students. We also operate three apartment communities serving about 3,000 graduate students, students with families, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff, and faculty. In addition, we manage seven dining locations.
Library services
The UW-Madison Libraries’ online collection (MadCat) offers a vast array of resources — from historical documents to current publications. Many of these items are available to alumni and the general public.
ICT services
- The people who provide IT services at UW‑Madison are working every hour of every day to help support the Wisconsin Idea so that the university can help improve people’s lives beyond the classroom.
- DoIT is a center of campus IT operations, providing IT services & support to faculty, staff and students as well as their schools, divisions, departments and units.
Medical services
With two convenient clinic locations, our providers address concerns relating to colds, the flu, injuries, stress, and gynecologic care as well provide health consultations for international travel and trans health care services. Medical services also provides occupational medicine services to campus research facilities. Most medical services are free of charge.
Student Life
Campus life
With more than 44,000 students representing 50 states and 127 countries, our community is diverse, energetic, and constantly in motion. Jump around with 80,000 Badgers fans at Camp Randall Stadium and witness athletic feats from our 23 Big Ten varsity teams. Join one of the nearly 900 student organizations—or start a new one. Stroll down Madison’s vibrant State Street and experience the largest farmers’ market of its kind as you walk around Capitol Square. Relax over live music and a stunning sunset at the Memorial Union Terrace. Build a lifelong community of kinship and support.
Sports facilities
Recreation and Wellbeing
Mission: We move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.
Vision: To build a movement of healthy habits through inclusion, education, innovation, and connection.
Values:
- We put students first.
- We celebrate what makes us different and use it to make us stronger.
- We believe recreation is a gateway to wellbeing.
- We remove barriers, build community, and push limits.
- We strive to make the healthy choice the easy choice.
- We practice what we preach.
- We lean yes.
Student clubs
Wisconsin International Students Association (WISA) was established in Summer 2003. Our primary mission has always been to promote and improve the awareness of global culture to the students in University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as the community around Madison.
Accreditation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Every ten years HLC conducts a comprehensive review of the university to reaffirm accreditation.
Student Reviews
UW Madison
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Large party school with too much emphasis on athletics and drinking over academics.
My experience at UW-Madison
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed the academics of the university and liked studying here, however the city can feel a little small and the social aspects of campus can be a little difficult to navigate.
If you want to be a Badger, then come along with me!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
UW - Madison is an excellent university full of opportunity. It offers a wide range of subjects to study with a host of knowledgeable professors and TAs, and depending on your interests there are almost endless amounts of labs and other professional experience opportunities open to students. Most professors and classes have been excellent, though some classes are very...
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