Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 41 | $30,846 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 34 | $30,846 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 33 | $30,846 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 29 | $30,846 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 22 | $30,846 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 22 | $30,846 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 22 | $30,846 | See → |
| Social sciences | 21 | $30,846 | See → |
| Business & management | 15 | $57,840 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $30,846 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 13 | $30,846 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 13 | $57,840 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 9 | $30,846 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $30,846 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $33,417 | See → |
Costs and entry
14 courses mention scholarships. 182 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The job market for the University of Wisconsin-Madison's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $30,846 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $57,840, humanities & languages $30,846.
How is the University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked?
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked #110 by QS (2026), #53 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #36 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Sociology (#11) and Veterinary Science (#12).
What IELTS score does the University of Wisconsin-Madison need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (5 of the 6 that list it) ask for IELTS 7.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Wisconsin-Madison offer?
299 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (41), engineering & technology (34) and life sciences & biotechnology (33).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.