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UW-Madison ranked highly among global universities by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 29th by U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Global Universities. Last year, UW–Madison was ranked 26th. Read More
UW-Madison rises in World University Rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has risen from 50th last year to 45th this year in Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the United States, UW–Madison ranked 23rd this year and 26th last year out of 148 institutions. Read More
UW-Madison among top universities for VC-backed entrepreneurs
UW-Madison ranked 14th worldwide among universities in a new report measuring how many graduates became entrepreneurs backed by venture capital. Read More
UW-Madison ranked 10th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is 10th among public institutions in U.S. News & World Report‘s latest college rankings. Overall, UW–Madison ranks 44th in a six-way tie. Read More
UW-Madison ranked high by Washington Monthly
The magazine ranked UW–Madison 28th in its annual College Guide and Rankings, based on three criteria: research, social mobility and service. Read More
UW-Madison places highly in worldwide ranking of universities
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again placed highly in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The ARWU, conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranked UW–Madison 28th in the world and 21st nationally. It is the second-highest ranking of any Big Ten school, just behind the University of Michigan, which came in 23rd. Read More
UW-Madison makes Forbes Top 10 for public colleges
Forbes magazine has once again ranked UW–Madison as one of its Top Colleges in the United States. The university rose to 10th among public colleges, up from 11th last year, and 69th overall for the second year in a row. Read More
UW-Madison scores high in world university rankings
For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked 25th worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Read More
UW-Madison ranked high in list of universities that produce top CEOs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs. Read More
UW-Madison graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
Several programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2017 edition of the magazine's “Best Graduate Schools.” Read More
Credit where credit is due: Rankings may miss up to 60 percent of UW–Madison publications
As automated rankings gain influence in the public view of universities, the computers may be missing a significant proportion of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's intellectual output, says Jocelyn Milner, associate provost for academic planning and institutional research. "Our full name is 'University of Wisconsin–Madison,' and articles can be missed if authors list something else, or only a particular institute or center with no further attribution," Milner says. Read More
UW-Madison ranked 11th best public college by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is 11th among public institutions in U.S. News & World Report's latest college rankings. Read More
UW-Madison places high in Forbes rankings
Forbes Magazine has ranked UW–Madison as one of its Top Colleges in the United States. The university placed 11th for the second year in a row among the best public colleges and 69th overall, up from 70th last year. Read More
UW-Madison places high in recent rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again placed high in two recent rankings. Read More
UW-Madison again scores high in world university rankings
For the second year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked 25th worldwide and 18th nationally by the Center for World University Rankings. Read More
UW-Madison ranks 38th in worldwide reputation
UW-Madison is again being recognized as one of the world's top learning institutions this year, placing 38th in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. Read More
2013 research expenditure data show UW–Madison ranks 4th
According to figures released today by the National Science Foundation (NSF), research expenditures at the University of Wisconsin–Madison took a slight dip in 2013, landing Wisconsin’s flagship university in the number four spot among universities nationwide. Read More