University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee A World-Class University uwm.edu
Academic Distinction Highest Research Activity University (top 3% of all US higher education institutions) - Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 2015 UWM AT A GLANCE 1,700 PROFESSORS 27,156 STUDENTS 22,321 UNDERGRADUATE 4,835 POSTGRADUATE 1,753 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 80 COUNTRIES Welcome to UWM Established in 1956, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a large, public research university located in the city of Milwaukee in the US state of Wisconsin. UWM is composed of fourteen schools and colleges and numerous institutes, laboratories and other facilities that encompass nearly all areas of learning, research and innovation, including the arts, architecture, humanities, engineering, business, and natural, social, health, and freshwater sciences. UWM offers nearly two hundred programs of study at the bachelor s, master s and doctoral level in a wide variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and professional fields. UWM is committed to global engagement through its curriculum, research activities, and student and faculty mobility, and through partnerships with universities and corporations around the world. 5,000 DEGREES AWARDED ANNUALLY 145,000 ALUMNI INCLUDING: SATYA NADELLA, CEO, Microsoft LUIS ARREAGA, US Ambassador JIM RYGIEL, Academy Award Winner, Lord of the Rings Competitive admissions Instruction from professors and scientists with industry and international connections School of Information Studies The School of Information Studies is a pioneer of online delivery, offering a master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree fully online. The school s M.L.I.S. program is ranked no. 15 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. College of Nursing Wisconsin s largest nursing school including a graduate program consistently ranked among the top 10% nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Lubar School of Business Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction given to less than five percent of business schools worldwide. Part-time MBA program is ranked 17th in the Midwest and 71st nationwide by Bloomberg Businessweek. The school s graduate program in taxation is among the top ten such programs nationwide, according to TaxTalent. School of Architecture & Urban Planning The world-renowned school offers one of the the nation s best architecture program Ph.D program according to the National Research Council. SARUP offers Bachelor s (BS, Architectural Studies), Master s (M.Arch and M.S. Arch) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Architecture, a Master of Urban Planning (MUP) and a Coordinated Master s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning (M.Arch/MUP). SARUP has graduates in 35 countries. Peck School of the Arts UWM s Peck School of the Arts is the only dedicated arts school in Wisconsin, and its film program ranked in the top 20 in the world by Hollywood Reporter in 2011. The School also has the world s only finger-style guitar program (American tradition). College of Engineering & Applied Science One of only two public universities in Wisconsin offering engineering degrees through the doctoral level, hosts state-of-the-art on-site and satellite campuses with the most advanced technology and equipment essential for scientific discovery such as Wisconsin s only dry lab for energy storage research, funded by Fortune 500 company, Johnson Controls, Inc. College of Letters & Science Is the powerhouse of research on campus, bringing in 50% of all incoming research dollars. Many of our 60+ programs in the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences are nationally ranked for their excellence. The College offers master s and doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates, and joint interdisciplinary degrees. School of Freshwater Sciences Milwaukee has an international reputation as a center for water technology, business and research. UWM s School of Freshwater Sciences, the only school of its type in the US, is central to these activities, addressing water issues on a local and a global scale.
UWM is Milwaukee s University UWM is committed to creating dynamic research relationships throughout the region and beyond that engage the world s most far-reaching issues including, technology, health, economics, environment, culture, and education. 2015 BEST IN THE MIDWEST AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Princeton Review: 2015 Best Colleges Six Fortune 500 companies are located in Milwaukee. A TOP-RATED GREEN COLLEGE (ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY) U.S. Green Building Council and Princeton Review 2015 HIGHEST RESEARCH ACTIVITY UNIVERSITY CLASSIFICATION NATION S TOP-TIER OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education ONE OF THE WORLD S TOP 500 UNIVERSITIES WORLD-CLASS Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011 Visit the world-famous Calatrava addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Join us at the lakefront for Irish Fest, Polish Fest, German Fest, Festa Italiana, Mexican Fiesta and more celebrations of international, multicultural Milwaukee! More than 600 firms and 120 partner agencies recruit students for jobs, internships and project work after graduation. 140 public parks give you room to hike, kayak, bike, run, ski, explore and play soccer.
IT IS HOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF FORTUNE 500 CORPORATIONS HARLEY-DAVIDSON JOHNSON CONTROLS ROCKWELL AUTOMATION Milwaukee and UWM Living and learning in Milwaukee makes your university experience exceptional and memorable. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the center of business, industry and culture. The city surprises its visitors with a beautiful lakefront, friendly people, convenience, diverse dining, entertainment and cultural opportunities. UWM is located in a quiet, safe and attractive residential area within walking distance of Lake Michigan and public parks and a short car or bus ride to the city center. In addition to library, classroom, research and administration buildings, it also includes the student union, athletics and fitness facilities and student residence halls. Five convenient, connected and secure housing residences welcome all students. UWM is located in Milwaukee, a city in the south eastern part of the US State of Wisconsin, with a regional population of 1 million people. Milwaukee is a diverse and dynamic community with a breadth of attractions, including cultural and sporting events, international restaurants, numerous shopping opportunities, and a vibrant night life. Milwaukee is known for its yearround festivals, many of which honor music, art, food and culture; and its biggest festival, Summerfest, is considered the world s largest music celebration. Milwaukee is built on the shores of Lake Michigan (the fifth largest lake on earth), providing opportunities for a wide variety of beach activities and water sports. ON CAMPUS MOVIE THEATRES RESTAURANTS PERFORMANCE VENUES BOWLING ALLEY ART GALLERIES ATHLETICS FACILITY 300+ STUDENT & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Programs available Accounting Administrative Leadership Africology Anthropology Architecture Art Art History Athletic Training Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biomedical and Health Informatics Biomedical Sciences Business Business Administration Chemistry Communication Communication Sciences and Disorders Computer Science Criminal Justice Dance Economics Education Educational Psychology English for Academic Purposes Two programs are available to help you be successful in your academic work: Pre-academic Intensive English Program (noncredit)* Academic English: writing, speaking, listening (credit) Students who do not meet the English proficiency requirements for regular admission are eligible to be considered for dual or conditional admission. Dual admission permits part-time academic study in addition to part-time English language instruction. Conditional admission allows for full academic admission but requires full-time English language study in UWM s ESL program until English proficiency requirements are met. Bachelor s degree Master s degree Ph.D. Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Materials Mechanical Engineering English Environmental and Occupational Health Film Finance Freshwater Sciences Foreign Languages and Literature Geography Geosciences Global Studies Health Care Informatics Health Sciences History Human Resources Management Human Resources and Labor Relations Information Technology Management Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies Kinesiology English Proficiency Requirements Bachelor s TOEFL (internet-based) IELTS Regular admission 68 5.5 Dual admission (part-time ESL/part-time academic) 61-67 5.0 Conditional admission 0-60 0-4.5 Master s/ph.d. Library Science/Information Studies Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematical Sciences Microbiology Music Nonprofit Management and Leadership Nursing Nutritional Sciences Occupational Therapy Philosophy Physical Therapy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Social Work Sociology Supply Chain and Operations Management Theatre Urban Planning Urban Studies Women s and Gender Studies For a complete listing of degree programs, visit: uwm.edu/academics/programs.cfm Apply Now! uwm.edu/apply Regular admission 79 6.5 Dual admission (part-time ESL/part-time academic) 68-78 6.0 * Undergraduate students who complete one semester (four months) of the advanced level of the Intensive English Program (Level 4, Immersion) with an overall average of 80% or better fulfill the English proficiency requirements for undergraduate admission. No additional IELTS or TOEFL testing is required. Visit: uwm.edu/esl Email: esl@uwm.edu
minutes to 90 Chicago minutes to 15 downtown Milwaukee 5 minutes to Lake Michigan 90 minutes to the state capitol, Madison UWM main campus Milwaukee: The biggest small town in America Questions? Contact International Student and Scholar Services, isss@uwm.edu uwm.edu