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Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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University of Wisconsin-Madison MS Highlights 2026

There are MS courses offered at University of Wisconsin-Madison for a duration of 7 months to 2 years that are available for Indian students. This program is extremely beneficial for students who wish to excel in leadership qualities, with excellent academic and professional opportunities and extracurricular merit. There are a total of 90 courses available for international students, out of which Genetics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Engineering are among the most popular specializations. The first-year tuition fees that must be paid for University of Wisconsin-Madison MS range between USD 17,318 - 52,224. Along with the first-year tuition fees, international students plan to cover other expenses as well like housing, food, transportation and more.

University of Wisconsin-Madison MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Students need to adhere to certain guidelines and fulfil basic eligibility requirements of the university to be able to enroll in the MS program. The University of Wisconsin-Madison admission process requires the submission of documents and scores in qualifying exams. Here is the list of exams required:

GRE

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LOR
SOP
CV

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MS in Data Science

4.618 months

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₹26 L

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Finance, Investment, and Banking, M.S.

18 months

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₹47 L

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Biotechnology M.S

2 years

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₹20 L

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MS Computer Sciences (Professional)

3.82 years

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₹22 L

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#21

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Computer Sciences M.S

18 months

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₹23 L

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#21

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Business Analytics, M.S.

1 year

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₹41 L

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Civil and Environmental Engineering M.S

1 year

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₹18 L

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#18

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M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 months

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₹20 L

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#13

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Management and Human Resources, M.S.

18 months

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₹44 L

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MS in Applied Drug Development

18 months

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₹41 L

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#13

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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

4.12 years

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₹22 L

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Financial Economics, M.S.

18 months

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Psychology, M.S.

2 years

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₹22 L

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#18

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Biological Systems Engineering, M.S.

18 months

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₹23 L

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#28

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Integrative Biology, M.S.

18 months

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₹23 L

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#24

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Pharmacy, M.S.

18 months

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₹23 L

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#13

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MS Design + Innovation

12 months

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₹45 L

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#21

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Educational Psychology M.S

18 months

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₹17 L

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#18

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Economics M.S

18 months

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₹32 L

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Materials Science and Engineering, M.S.

4.518 months

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₹20 L

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Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 7 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 15.41 L - 46.48 L
Hostel	INR 4.81 L - 15.19 L
Insurance	INR 1.24 L - 1.59 L
Transportation	INR 74.23 K - 1.33 L
Others	INR 17.8 K - 6.51 L
Total fee	INR 22.38 L - 71.1 L

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Compare MS at UW Madison with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Wisconsin-Madison	INR 15.63 L - 47.13 L	#36 US News, 2026
The Ohio State University Compare	INR 17.56 L - 59.43 L	#41 US News, 2026
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Compare	INR 9.66 L - 58.88 L	#59 US News, 2026
Michigan State University Compare	INR 17.6 L - 66.88 L	#64 US News, 2026
University of Michigan Compare	INR 30.07 L - 72.72 L	#20 US News, 2026
Virginia Tech Compare	INR 15.33 L - 46.44 L	#51 US News, 2026

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University of Wisconsin-Madison MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #60 in 2025. International students can check the University of Wisconsin-Madison rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#47	#51	#60
Country Ranking	#20	#21	#21

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3.8

Part time work4

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.4

Public transportation4.6

Safety5

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration3.8

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MS in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.6

Vibrant and engaging student life.

Tips: There is definitely a cultural shift that you'll experience especially if you are like me and have only lived in India your entire life. It takes some time getting used to but it's not all that difficult. Scholarships are usually awarded by the university itself during admission. I am satisfied with the university and the course.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty at UW Madison are very friendly and approachable. They have office hours during which they entertain any questions wrt projects or the subject itself. Faculty in my department especially ensure that we answer live quizzes during class hours ourselves. Nationality wise, UW Madison has 22% of its total faculty consisting of various racial/ethnic groups.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Companies in Madison known for hiring large numbers are Epic Systems, Fetch and other tech, engineering and healthcare firms. These major players used to sponsor visas but that trend has reduced over the last few years. Packages range from 70,000 to 1,50,00 for software or IT roles.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1050

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Research) - Batch of 2025

4.2

Great university with unique events and great staff.

Tips: There was a cultural shift for sure. It is handy to know seniors or friends who are already here to help settle in. I did not avail of any scholarships. The faculty is very approachable and always ready to discuss any topic with you and clear your doubts. What I found unique was the use of research papers that involve state-of-the-art technologies rather than traditional old textbooks. The faculty is very diverse, as are the students. I am extremely satisfied with my college as it is in the top five in the country for my course of ECE.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time jobs are available on campus, but most require prior experience. I applied for jobs like cashier or cafe team member and got rejected. If you are willing to be a culinary assistant or dishwasher, it can be easier to get a job. Part-time work is according to your class schedule, and the pay varies from 15 to 20 dollars an hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024Read more

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MS Computer Sciences (Professional) - Batch of 2025

3.8

Great for academic growth.

Tips: University life here is full of things to look forward to and very academically oriented. Great for research and lab work if you're interested in that path. A lot of courses require strong fundamentals so it's easy to get intimidated from the first semester itself but try not to burn out. Peers are helpful and collaboration has been beneficial for me.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

Materials Science and Engineering, M.S. - Batch of 2023

4.5

The most student friendly campus

Tips: Try to understand how to manage your finances after coming here. Try to use available benefits from offers and other things to save some money. Also, make as many friends as you can after coming here because they are going to be your family away from home. That's all I can think of.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Great helpful faculty in terms of guiding about academics, future goals, placements, research etc. They have office hours where you can personally talk to them about the problems you are facing and they will try their best to solve them or at least guide you in that direction.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I prefer to cook myself. There are good restaurants around but very few Indian restaurants. And the Indian restaurants aren't exactly catering to 'actual Indian' needs of cuisines. Americanised version a little. Otherwise, the options of different cuisines are ample.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3275

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 25400

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.1

Indian population is less. Good network.

Tips: A lot of loneliness here, be mentally prepared. I saw a major cultural shift. Overall very much satisfied with my university, course and country. It is very different from India, you will definitely miss everything about India but everything has its pros & cons.

Likes (Internships): The college has a good reputation, you will find an alumni in almost every other company. Alumni connect is not that great here but you can always make connections on LinkedIn from people from your college. There are a few career fairs but they do not really sponsor. But it is a good opportunity to network.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Lack of Indians on campus due to which lack of Indian spices, food and stores. You will have to rely on Walmart or target or some other grocery place. A few Indian restaurants would be Amber, Maharani but the food is not very cheap. I cook myself.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes7 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS Computer Sciences (Professional) - Batch of 2027

4.2

The university is fun, friendly and has a lot of activities on campus.

Tips: I have transitioned well to this university and city. I did not expect a huge cultural shift. There is an excellent recreational activities and amazing infrastructure. The thing I enjoy the most about my college is the campus. I go to different restaurants, walk near the lake to classes, and use the infrastructure for recreational activities. My course is great and relevant, and I recommend it to any aspiring student. I am very satisfied with the university.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I am Indian and I like Indian food. However, the Indian food at the university is not good. The food is bland and lacks flavour. Also, the portions are small. Anywhere you can get good Indian food is really expensive, especially for students.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2300

Prepping time for classes42 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 95000

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024Read more

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What resources does the UW Madison campus offer?

Answered 7 months ago

UW Madison campus offers various resources. These are as follows:

Fraternity & Sorority Life consists of 60+ organisations with 5000+ members. This community is responsible for organising service-based events, educational, leadership and personal development programs.
Gender and Sexuality Campus Cente

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Is the University of Wisconsin Madison good for international students?

Answered 10 months ago

University of Wisconsin Madison is among the top choices of international students to continue their higher studies in USA. UW Madison is known for offering best academic programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. The university offers more than 7,000 undergraduate, around 2,400 PG

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Is a UW Madison MBA worth it for international students?

Answered 10 months ago

The UW Madison is among the priority of international students for studying MBA. The University of Wisconsin Madison placement rate for MBA graduates is 82%, and the graduates secured employment within three months of graduation. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 82 students

Anangsha Singh

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Does the University of Wisconsin Madison give a work permit to international students?

Answered 10 months ago

Yes, the University of Amsterdam give a work permit to its international students. In order to help international students on F-1 and J-1 visas with work permission, the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and Academic Traini

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Is University of Wisconsin Madison worth for placement?

Answered 10 months ago

The University of Wisconsin Madison is known for offering the highest placement rate in the USA. The university placement rate attracts international students the most. The University of Wisconsin Madison placement rate is 72%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. Indicating

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