University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin is a world-class university, nationally and internationally recognized for its academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value, and an amazing campus and community.
Founded in 1848, the first class of 17 students enrolled Feb. 5, 1849. Today, Wisconsin ranks as the nation's ninth largest university with more than 41,000 students.
On a single campus, students can find a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities. As one of the nation's first land-grant universities, Wisconsin maintains a strong research emphasis in agricultural and life sciences. Award-winning research spanning the academic disciplines, however, has earned Wisconsin a place among the world's elite institutions of higher education. The quality of its undergraduate, graduate and research programs is recognized around the world.
The flagship school of the state system, UW-Madison offers the only public schools of law, medicine and veterinary medicine in the state and is one of only two state-supported schools to offer doctoral degrees.
One of the most picturesque college campuses in the country, the 933-acre UW-Madison campus sits along the shore of beautiful Lake Mendota. The city of Madison and the University were designed to be linked, signifying the interrelated nature of academic and political life at Wisconsin.
The UW offers instruction in more than 100 fields, with more than 4,200 course listings. Learning takes place in a variety of settings - from traditional classrooms, to undergraduate research opportunities, to service-learning experiences in the community. Additional opportunities for growth range from 700 student organizations to unique residential learning communities.
Growing with the times to meet changing needs in education and research has kept the university great. With an eye to the future, the university continues to change, guaranteeing a community and environment where true learning can take place.
