Academics

UW–Madison 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 800 student organizations to unique residential learning communities.

Quick facts

  • Courses:

    4,000

  • Undergraduate majors:

    157

  • Masterʼs programs:

    150

  • Doctoral programs:

    108

  • Faculty:

    2,027

Resources

The Wisconsin Experience

UW–Madison students are expected to apply learning inside and outside the traditional classroom in ways that have a positive impact on the world. Known as the Wisconsin Experience, this principle draws upon opportunities ranging from conducting research to embracing entrepreneurship to developing multicultural competency.
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Students working at a computer

Students turn in their end-of-the-semester project folders during Introductory Biology 152, a required course for biology majors, held in Bascom Hall.

Our Faculty

Short videos feature some of our top faculty in the classroom

Global Competency

The world is at their feet

Entrepreneurship

Learning community teaches spirit of entrepreneurship

Service Learning

Find yourself through service to others

Ideas to Excellence

Showcasing undergraduate creativity and scholarship