For 168 years, this campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems. We have changed the way the nation takes its vitamins and brought flamingos to Bascom Hill. We have inspired satirists and senators alike. We have fearlessly sifted and winnowed to find today's truths. And with the Wisconsin Idea as our guiding principle, we are not only changing the 936 acres we call home—Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
Badgers transcend disciplines and think critically to solve today's most pressing problems. UW–Madison's well-rounded, world-class education prepares you not only for a better career but also to be a better citizen. Wherever you are on your academic journey, a community of more than 400,000 Badgers worldwide is waiting for you.
Your boundless future starts here. Join a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni whom all share one commitment: making a difference. Along the way, you will gain knowledge, experiences, and friendships that last a lifetime.UW–Madison's graduate programs empower you to further your education in top-ranked schools and colleges and hone your career alongside acclaimed faculty. UW–Madison's professional schools equip you with the in-depth education and real-world experiences you need to excel. Badgers never stop digging. We continue to ask questions, explore our curiosities, and seek the truth. Explore UW–Madison's myriad opportunities for lifelong learners.
Our community is diverse, energetic, and always in motion, with more than 43,000 students representing 50 states and 121 countries. Jump around with 80,000 Badgers fans at Camp Randall Stadium and witness athletic feats from our 23 Big Ten varsity teams. Join one of the nearly 900 student organizations—or start a new one. Stroll down Madison's vibrant State Street and experience the largest farmers' market of its kind as you walk around Capitol Square. Relax over live music and a stunning sunset at the Memorial Union Terrace. Build a lifelong community of kinship and support.
When you visit Madison, you'll quickly discover it is a place where the performing arts are plentiful! From catching a touring Broadway show to laughing the night away while watching improv, there is world-class entertainment to be found nearly every night.
Going to galleries and museums will also make your visit memorable—don't miss Madison's "museum mile," which stretches from the capitol to the UW-Madison campus. Plus, there are treasures to be found in all surrounding towns that make up the Greater Madison area.
We're also known for our love of live music. Our capital city is dotted with classic clubs and signature settings that have concerts nearly every night of the week. The city's robust fairs and festivals season is one more reason to mark your music calendar for a visit to Madison.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value each person's contributions and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. Service is who we are and what we do. UW–Madison's most extended and proudest tradition remains the Wisconsin Idea, the principle that the university should improve people's lives beyond the classroom.
First articulated in 1905 by UW President Charles Van Hise, the Wisconsin Idea continues to guide our research, teaching, outreach, and public service. And it knows no bounds. Together, the contributions of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni extend far beyond our campus—blazing new trails for the citizens of Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
As a public institution in our state and local community's service, we are active and engaged participants in the Madison area. This strong bond is reinforced each day through UW–Madison's dedicated involvement with schools, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and more. UW–Madison is a powerful economic engine for Wisconsin's state, generating $15 billion annually in economic impact. Our contributions make Wisconsin financially more vital, more competitive, and more stable across all industries.
The UW is home to many of today's top thinkers, researchers, and leaders. When news breaks, media seek out our faculty and staff experts to provide insight. And when national challenges emerge, our growing team of Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, and National Medal of Science winners rise to the occasion. UW–Madison's history of collaboration gives us a global perspective on the most pressing issues facing our world. We recruit the best in every field and industry, and we generously fund projects that seek to improve lives far beyond our borders.
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