Quick facts
International students
- 7,957 international students* (2024-2025)
- 3,782 undergraduate
- 3,854 graduate/professional
- 321 special (visiting/non-degree)
- 15% of the total student body for 2024-2025 was international students
*International students defined as those with specific status requiring visas.
Top origins for international students (2024-2025)
- China
- India
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Saudi Arabia
Study abroad
- 3,085 participated in programs offered through IAP, including study abroad, study away, and international internships (2024-2025)
Top locations for study abroad
- Spain
- Italy
- England
- Denmark
- Australia
8 National Resource Centers at UW-Madison
16,318 registered international alumni
350+ current agreements with institutions worldwide
Data and rankings provided for most recent years available. Some official figures are reported 1-2 years behind current year.
Rankings
#72 Best Global Universities
U.S. News and World Report, 2025-2026
#30 Best University Worldwide
Center for World University Rankings, 2025
#38 Worldwide Academic Reputation
Times Higher Education, 2025
#1 Top Annual Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
Peace Corps, 2025
#2 students earning a bachelor’s degree in a language other than English
Department of Education, 2020-2021
#6 among U.S. institutions for study abroad
Open Doors Report, 2025
#18 among U.S. institutions for international students
Open Doors Report, 2025
Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars and U.S. Students
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2024-2025