About UW
University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) — public non-profit university. It is located in Madison, United States. UW is working together with University of Wisconsin System, Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities, Inc. (MUCIA).
The university is ranked number 83 in QS World University Rankings 2023. The educational institution is in the top-60 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking. UW is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here.
At UW, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
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Madison, United States
- Establishment year
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1848
- Students
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43,603
- International students
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5,569
- Female students
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51%
- Acceptance rate
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57%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#83
- Rating in the USA
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2021#58
- Rating THE
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2022#59
UW tuition fees
At UW, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 10,743 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 25,497 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial AidAllowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local10,743 USD/year
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Foreign38,624 USD/year
- Master
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Local12,173 USD/year
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Foreign25,497 USD/year
Additionally
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus12,200 USD/year
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off campus12,200 USD/year
- Other expensesTransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus3,066 USD/year
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off campus3,066 USD/year
Bachelor degree in UW
Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at UW based on the results of entrance exams. The admissions committee also pays attention to GPA scores. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. UW also provides online undergraduate programs.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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80
Master's degree in UW
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at UW for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 7 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UW.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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92
- TOEFL PBT
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580
UW campus
The campus of UW is located in Madison. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. UW regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. Graduates of UW are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
