Quick facts
International students
- 7,626 international students* (2023-2024)
- 3,569 undergraduate
- 3,721 graduate/professional
- 336 special (visiting/non-degree)
- 15% of the total student body for 2023-2024 was international students
*International students defined as those with specific status requiring visas.
Top origins for international students (2023-2024)
- China
- India
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Malaysia
Study abroad
- 2,986 students studying abroad through International Academic Programs (2023-2024)
Top locations for study abroad
- Spain
- Italy
- England
- Denmark
- France
8 National Resource Centers at UW-Madison
17,069 registered international alumni (as of July 2024)
270+ 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
#74 Best Global Universities
U.S. News and World Report, 2022-2023
#28 Best University Worldwide
Center for World University Rankings, 2024
#38 Worldwide Academic Reputation
Times Higher Education, 2025
#2 Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
Peace Corps, 2024
#2 students earning a bachelor’s degree in a language other than English
Department of Education, 2020-2021
#8 among U.S. institutions for study abroad
Open Doors Report, 2024
#18 among U.S. institutions for international students
Open Doors Report, 2024
#28 Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2023-2024