University of Wisconsin–Madison
(UW)
Part of University of Wisconsin System
About
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota; the university also owns and operates a 1,200-acre (486 ha) arboretum 4 miles (6.4 k...
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota; the university also owns and operates a 1,200-acre (486 ha) arboretum 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the main campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 124 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 45,254
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
- Staff
- 23,917
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
50 subjectsQS
50 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 17 | 79.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 21 | 79.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =32 | 71.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 44 | 74.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 75.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =53 | 63.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 55 | 72.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 73 | 65.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 88 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | =95 | 58.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
US News
45 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Wisconsin–Madison?
University of Wisconsin–Madison's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =131, THE Rank =53, ARWU Rank 36, US News Rank =72.
When was University of Wisconsin–Madison founded?
University of Wisconsin–Madison was founded in 1848.
What are the top subjects at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Top subjects at University of Wisconsin–Madison include: Communication & Media Studies, Psychology, Education & Training, Statistics & Operational Research, Microbiology.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Madison located?
University of Wisconsin–Madison is located in Madison, United States.