University of Wisconsin-Madison

country rank  13
world rank  14
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University Overview
Established in 1848, University of Wisconsin-Madison is a non-profit public state higher-
education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Madison (population
range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is a very large (uniRank
enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution.
University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially
recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees,
doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas
of study matrix below for further details. This 174 years old US higher-education
institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and
students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60%
making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UW also provides several
academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library,
housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange
programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative
services.