Friday, January 21, 2011

Top 50 UNIVERSITIES in the World – No.48 / Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706

UNI -48

History

In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been recognised as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW-Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programmes and student activities. Many of its programmes are hailed as world leaders in instruction, research and public service.

The university traces its roots to a clause in the Wisconsin Constitution, which decreed that the state should have a prominent public university. In 1848, Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin's first governor, signed the act that formally created the university, and its first class, with 17 students, met in a Madison school building on February 5, 1849.

From those humble beginnings, the university has grown into a large, diverse community, with about 40,000 students enrolled each year. These students represent every state in the nation, as well as countries from around the globe, making for a truly international population.

Courses offered

UW-Madison offers instruction in more than 100 fields, with more than 4,200 course listings. Learning takes place in a variety of settings -- from traditional classrooms, to undergraduate research opportunities, to service-learning experiences in the community. Additional opportunities for growth range from 800 student organisations to unique residential learning communities.

Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)

All undergraduate students are encouraged to apply online using the appropriate version of online application as follows:
- Freshman Online Application
- Transfer Online Application
- International Student Online Application (for students who are not US citizens or permanent residents)
- Reentry Online Application (for students who previously attended UW but have not been enrolled for a semester or more)
While paper and online applications receive equal consideration, online application offers several benefits. Refer to the official website for further details on application procedures.

The Graduate School admission procedure is intricate and hence best accessed directly from the university's official website.

Tentative cost of courses
The website has detailed break-ups of the actual cost involved.

Scholarships offered

There is a range of scholarship opportunities available at UW-Madison. Most UW-Madison scholarships are offered by a specific campus school or college within the university -- such as the College of Letters and Science or the School of Nursing. Additional campus-wide scholarships are open to any admitted or enrolled student. Each school and college maintains its own scholarships and awards them to students according to various criteria.

Refer to the Scholarships@UW-Madison web page for more details.

Presence in India

Established in 2007, the University of Wisconsin-Madison India Initiative brings together faculty across campus, alumni, and friends to support, enhance, and increase awareness about India's arts, cultures, economy, history, religions and society.

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