Admissions

The University of Wisconsin is a world-class university, nationally and internationally recognized for our academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value, and an amazing campus and community. We invite you to learn more about UW–Madison and our academic programs, admission process, costs and financial aid, campus visits and more.

Quick facts

Students:
42,595
Faculty:
2,027
Undergraduate majors:
157
Masterʼs programs:
150
Doctoral programs:
108

Undergraduate admissions

Office of Admissions and Recruitment
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Academics
Costs and aid
Student life
Orientation (SOAR)
Why Wisconsin?
Freshman admission
Transfer admission
International admission
Reentry admission

Graduate admissions

Office of Graduate Admissions
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Academic programs
Costs and funding
Frequently asked questions

Special/nondegree applicants

University special/nondegree admissions
Capstone certificate programs
Guest auditors
Visiting undergraduates
Visiting International Student Program
Credit courses for professional and personal goals

Professional schools

Law
Medicine and Public Health
Pharmacy
Veterinary Medicine

Visiting campus

Visitor & Information Programs
Campus tours and visits
Directions to campus
Parking and transportation
Lodging

Students and their parents on a campus tour

A tour guide leads incoming first-year undergraduates and their parents across Bascom Hill while on a campus tour during a Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) session.