University of Wisconsin–Madison
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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The Graduate School

217 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Front Desk Hours:

Fall and Spring Hours
(September – April):
Monday – Friday
10 am – 3 pm

Summer Hours (May – August):
Monday – Friday
10 am – noon

Faculty/Staff Resources

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Email

Prospective students and applicants:

admissions@grad.wisc.edu

Current students:

gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu

Phone

608-262-2433