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UW–Madison retains research ranking
The National Science Foundation 2017 Higher Education Research and Development Survey ranks UW–Madison 6th. The university remains a research powerhouse, with more than $1.19 billion in annual expenditures for research across all fields.
UW–Madison ranked among top universities for study abroad
The university's strong showing is due in part to the development of new programs targeted at students earlier in their academic careers.
UW-Madison again makes top 50 in World University Rankings
The university ranked 43rd out of 1,258 universities worldwide, based on teaching, research and other factors.
UW-Madison ranked 15th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
UW-Madison is ranked as the 23rd “Best College for Veterans." The College of Engineering ranks 14th overall for its undergraduate program and eighth among public doctoral institutions; The Wisconsin School of Business ranks 18th overall and eighth among public doctoral institutions.
UW-Madison rises again in Washington Monthly rankings
UW–Madison ranked 22nd overall, and it was fourth in research expenditures, and third in the number of science and engineering Ph.Ds. awarded.
UW–Madison ranked high in affordability by Money Magazine
The university placed 48th overall among the "Best Colleges for Your Money," and 30th among public universities, in the ranking of 727 schools based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes.
UW–Madison scores high in reputation rankings
The university is being recognized as one of the world’s top learning institutions in a worldwide survey of more than 10,000 scholars in the 2018 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.
UW–Madison ranked 27th among world universities
Nationally, UW–Madison placed 21st. Rankings by category include: quality publications, 26th; citations, 15th; and quality of faculty, 32nd.
UW-Madison graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News
The rankings are a testament to the university's senior leadership, outstanding faculty and staff, and creative students, says Graduate School Dean William Karpus.
UW–Madison retains 6th place in national research ranking
The university’s research enterprise is a powerful economic engine as well as a creator of knowledge and innovation. The benefits are felt throughout the state and beyond.
UW ranked first in nation for semester-long study abroad participation
During the 2015–16 academic year, 2,244 UW–Madison students studied abroad, about 56 percent of whom participated in semester-long and yearlong programs. The national average is 34 percent.
UW-Madison ranked 12th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
“We are incredibly proud of the education and Wisconsin experience we offer students,” says Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf. “Our faculty and staff are among the best in the world.”
UW–Madison ranked in top 5 for federal support for graduate students
A recent survey released by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ranks the University of Wisconsin–Madison fifth among universities and colleges receiving federal fellowship support.
UW-Madison once again makes top 50 in World University Rankings
Times Higher Ed ranks 1,000 institutions from 77 countries. It judges research-intensive universities in five categories: teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.
UW-Madison rises in Washington Monthly ranking of top colleges
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been named one of the top 30 universities in the country by Washington Monthly magazine, rising to 26th overall from 28th last year.
UW-Madison places highly in reputation rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is again being recognized as one of the world’s top learning institutions this year, placing 32nd in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.
Graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
UW-Madison graduate programs are rated among the nation’s best in the 2018 edition of the magazine's “Best Graduate Schools.”
UW-Madison among top producers of Fulbright students and scholars
UW-Madison has been named one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright students and scholars.
UW-Madison dips in research rankings
It has been a challenging year for Wisconsin’s top research university, and the ability of the university to keep pace with the nation’s elite research institutions has been affected as UW–Madison saw its ranking drop from fourth to sixth.
UW-Madison ranked in top 25 for study abroad and international students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized as a top 25 university for campuses with the most students studying abroad and for the most international students on campus.