Description
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Features
In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities.
The primary purpose of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all. The university seeks to help students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complex cultural and physical worlds in which they live and to realize their highest potential of intellectual, physical and human development.
The Basics
| Setting | Located in Madison, about a mile from the state capitol. |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.wisc.edu/ |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Nearest City | |
| Year Founded | 1848 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 31,000 students |
| International Students | 6% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Map |
Academic Programs:
Undergraduate Learning: Entrepreneurial learning, Honors programs, Leadership opportunities, Learning communities, Multicultural resources, Research opportunities, Service learning, Study abroad
http://www.wisc.edu/academics/
Campus:
The Camp Randall Memorial Sports Center, Kohl Center, Porter Boathouse, Fetzer Center, Field House, Goodman Diamond, McClain Facility, McClimon Track/Soccer Complex, Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Zimmer Championship Course etc.
http://www.uwbadgers.com/facilities/
Students Life:
Club Sports: http://recsports.wisc.edu/clubsports.html
Student Involvement: http://www.students.wisc.edu/success/
Other Information:
Source:
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison-3895
University of Wisconsin School website:
http://www.wisc.edu/
University of Wisconsin Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Wisconsin