World-class graduate education
UW–Madison offers superb graduate education and training in one of the world’s most successful research enterprises. We’re innovative, hardworking, and committed to making the world a better place.
Prospective Students
Explore our top-ranked graduate programs
We offer master’s, doctoral, and specialist degrees in 160+ fields. Our graduate programs consistently earn high rankings nationwide.
Current Students
Succeed academically and personally
As you develop your scholarly and professional skills, take advantage of funding opportunities, wellbeing support, and ways to connect on campus.
Postdocs
Transform your postdoc experience
We give you the training, information and support you need to succeed in your postdoc and your future career.
Education and research that move the world forward
Our philosophy is clear and time-tested: the creation of new knowledge depends on educational excellence.
Our graduate students, and the work they do, illustrate this synergy. The Wisconsin tradition of innovation for the public good is built on a foundation of world-class faculty, diverse students determined to succeed, research innovation, and programs second to none.
What the numbers say
A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison cultivates curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and leadership in its graduates, preparing the next generation of thought leaders.
#12
Best public institution in the United States
(U.S. News & World Report)
$1.9B
Annual research expenditures
11,000+
Master’s and PhD students
#23
Best university worldwide (Time magazine)
See our most recent graduate program rankings.
Latest from the Graduate School
Events
June
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June 24Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining AI’s Purpose in Teaching, Learning, and ResearchThis workshop explores how artificial intelligence can be used beyond efficiency and automation to support deeper learning, creativity, and human-centered innovation.11:00 AM, Online
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June 24Exploring AI in Teaching: Build an AssignmentCenter for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring12:00 PM, Online
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June 30The Faculty Inclusive Teaching Survey (FITS) Guidebook: Growing as a Reflective and Iterative Inclusive InstructorInclusive teaching is instrumental in helping instructors reflectively examine how their identities intersect and interact with their students and how they can structure and implement their courses and teaching practices that will uplift and support all s12:00 PM, Online
July
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July 1The Faculty Inclusive Teaching Survey (FITS) Guidebook: Growing as a Reflective and Iterative Inclusive InstructorInclusive teaching is instrumental in helping instructors reflectively examine how their identities intersect and interact with their students and how they can structure and implement their courses and teaching practices that will uplift and support all s12:00 PM, Online
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News
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Postdoc Excellence Awards highlight outstanding postdocs and faculty mentors
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association recognized six postdocs and three faculty with Postdoc Excellence Awards to acknowledge their excellence in mentoring, teaching, and service.
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Four doctoral students receive NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for education research
Four UW–Madison doctoral students are among the 35 selected to receive 2026 National Academy of Education (NAEd) and Spencer Dissertation Fellowships.
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Chris Brace named Graduate School Associate Dean
Chris Brace, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering, will join the Graduate School as associate dean starting in June.
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