Quick facts
International students
- 5,904 international students* (fall 2020)
- 2,983 undergraduate
- 2,811 graduate/professional
- 110 special (visiting/non-degree)
- As of fall 2020, 13% of the total student body was international students
*International students defined as those with specific status requiring visas.
Top 5 origins for international students (2019-2020)
- China
- India
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Malaysia
Study abroad, study away, and international internships
- 1,601 students studying abroad (2019-2020)
- 85 students interning abroad–all virtual (2020-2021)
Top locations for study abroad
- Spain
- Italy
- England
- Australia
- France
Top locations for international internships
- Spain
- Japan
- China
- Chile
- Costa Rica
8 National Resource Centers at UW-Madison
15,146 registered international alumni (as of Jan. 2021)
265 active 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
#41 Best Global Universities
U.S. News and World Report
#25 Top Global Universities
Center for World University Rankings
#1 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
Peace Corps
#4 Study Abroad, Top U.S. Colleges and Universities
Open Doors Report, 2021
#19 International Students, Top U.S. Colleges and Universities
Open Doors Report, 2021
#1 students earning a bachelor’s degree in a language other than English, 2018-2019
Chronicle of Higher Education
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top Producing Institution
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs