University of Wisconsin-Madison

The popular majors at the Uni of Wisconsin Madison are-

• Economics
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Data Science
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Mathematics

For the UG courses, the acceptance rate for UW Madison is around 41% (Fall 2025). The Graduate School of UW Madison had an acceptance rate of 29% for Fall 2024. These acceptance rates show that this university is very selective. For admission to this university's courses, Indian students should have a great academic record. 

UW Madison has been ranked at No. 4 public universities in the U.S. by TIME Magazine. It is placed at #23 overall in the World's Top Universities of 2026 analysis. Also, in U.S. News 2026 rankings, UW Madison has been ranked among the Top 40 institutions in the U.S. for Undergraduate education. 

As per the reports for 2026/27 estimated cost of attendance for University of Wisconsin-Madison international UG students is around INR 37.75 L - 43.88 L whereas for graduate students cost of attendance is INR 1.24 L - 50.78 L.

1 USD = INR 95.70

Indian students are allowed to apply for up to 3 programs in 1 intake whether its summer, winter or fall. Application fees will be required for first application to University of Wisconsin Madison and fee for next 2 applications for same term will be waived.

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 Center

• International Student Services offer support services to international students

• Multicultural Student Center is responsible for organising co-curricular activities.

• Wisconsin Experience focuses on intellectual and personal growth by organising field as well as inside classroom activities

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 secured employment. The average salary of UW Madison MBA graduates is USD 121,051 (INR 1.03 Cr) annually. Moreover, the UW Madison MBA graduates work in top companies that are listed below:
Intuit

• Amazon
• Cisco
• American Family Insurance
• Baird
• Dell
• Meta
• P&G
• Kimberly-Clark
• SC Johnson
• General Mills
• Microsoft
• Deloitte
• PepsiCo
• Google
• Johnson & Johnson

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 Training through its International Student Services (ISS). UW Madison graduates work in most esteemed companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Target, Apple, Meta, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Wisconsin School of Business, and more.

Yes, the University of Wisconsin Madison allows their international students to work while studying at the university. International students are permitted to work for limit number of hours during their academic year. International students can work up to 20 hours in a week during their semesters. However, during holidays international students can work as much as they want to support their financial needs in the USA.

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