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Be A Badger
Origins
The quest to understand our beginnings — of our universe, of life on Earth, of our species — inspires people all over the world. At UW–Madison, researchers have forged partnerships with colleagues in South Africa and are uncovering answers and opening new scientific frontiers.
Join a community of visionaries
"We believe the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."
— 1894 Wisconsin Magna Carta
Top10 in national research spending every year since 1972
Research
Top10 in producing Fortune 500 CEOs
University Ranking
Global campus
The UW ranks among the nation's top 10 universities for total students studying abroad and among the top 25 for total international students.
Green Getaways
You’re free to explore the UW’s 1,200-plus acres of natural areas, including the Lakeshore Path and the Arboretum.
Making Waves
First Wave is the country's first university program centered on urban arts, spoken-word poetry, and hip-hop culture.
Lakeside Views
The Memorial Union Terrace is home to stunning sunsets over Lake Mendota, iconic sunburst chairs, live music, and outdoor movies.
The Wisconsin Idea is our pledge to the state, the nation, and the world that our endeavors will benefit all citizens.
17,000 lifelong learners benefit from UW education programs yearly
lifelong learning19 Nobel Prize awards to UW faculty and alumni
The winners50 years dedicated to studying poverty and social inequality
Research37,000 service hours logged by Badger Volunteers for 2015–16
Public service