Graduate School

Ranked as a top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UWM offers a diverse range of graduate programs that combine faculty expertise and professional connections in the career, research and cultural capital of Wisconsin.

As one of just two public research universities in the state, UWM offers 150+ master's, doctoral, professional and graduate certificate programs, more than any other university in southeastern Wisconsin. Our distinctive programs include the pioneering School of Freshwater sciences, the state's only dedicated public health school, and the only dedicated arts school in the Universities of Wisconsin, and many other top-ranked programs.

Our nationally known professors are leaders in their fields and passionate about developing the next generation of leaders. Students work alongside faculty mentors to advance important and innovative research in UWM's 170+ centers, labs and institutes.

We are a vibrant community of nearly 23,000 students, including over 3,900 graduate students, who hail from around the nation and more than 80 countries. Our campus is the most diverse among the Universities of Wisconsin.

Travel awards are available to graduate students who present at professional conferences and meetings.

UWM offers competitive pricing compared to other public research universities and is considerably more affordable than private colleges. The assistantships, fellowships and scholarships awarded to graduate students each year make earning a UWM graduate degree even more accessible.