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
#28 Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2023-2024