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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 125 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education 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
THE
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
47 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsFrequently 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 35, US News Rank 60.
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, Social Sciences.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Madison located?
University of Wisconsin–Madison is located in Madison, United States.