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University of Wisconsin, Madison
UW–Madison offers undergraduate, graduate and professional education alongside research and campus resources.
About University of Wisconsin, Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public university in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional education, alongside research and outreach. Its homepage is an institutional information site that covers admissions steps, majors, campus visits, news, events and facts and figures.
The homepage describes the university as one of the 10 largest research institutions in the country, allocating more than $1 billion annually to research across the humanities and the sciences. It also describes the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing principle that university work should improve people's lives beyond campus. The homepage does not state tuition or program costs, so pricing is unknown from this source.
Key features
- Undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs
- Information on applying, visiting campus and exploring majors
- Facts and figures page with institutional data
- Virtual campus tour
- Overview of research areas and recent research news
- Description of the Wisconsin Idea outreach principle
Best for: Prospective undergraduate, graduate and professional students, and people researching the university's academic programs, research activity or public service work.
Good for
- Ranked 8th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2027
- Reports that 93% of 2024-25 graduates accepted a position within six months, per the First Destination Survey
- Listed as the top producer of Peace Corps volunteers, per Peace Corps data for 2026
University of Wisconsin, Madison at a glance
- Official website
- wisc.edu
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- US
- Good for
- Students
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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University of Wisconsin, Madison FAQ
Can I tour the campus online?
Yes. The homepage links to a virtual campus tour.
Where can I find institutional data about the university?
The homepage links to a browse facts and figures page.
What is the Wisconsin Idea?
The homepage describes it as the principle that the university's work should improve people's lives beyond the boundaries of campus. The homepage links to a page with more information.
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