Hands-on learning isn’t an add-on. It's the foundation. At the heart of the Madison Experience is a simple promise: You will be challenged, supported and prepared for success.

Our students work closely with faculty through research, internships and applied learning experiences that begin early and build as you go.

Through these partnerships, you will learn how to think independently, collaborate across disciplines and tackle real-world challenges. The result? You will graduate confident, capable and ready to make an impact.


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Best Undergraduate Teaching

—U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Programs for
Undergraduates
Programs for
Graduate Students
Professional & Continuing Education

130+

Academic Programs


17:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

Two culinary students working in a professional kitchen, one measuring ingredients while the other prepares dough.
A saxophonist performs solo in front of an orchestra during a concert.
Students participating in a hands-on engineering project outdoors, showcasing teamwork and creativity.
A group of students observes as a woman conducts a hands-on demonstration with a patient in a medical training setting.
 

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