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Discover why international engineering and computer science students choose UWM.

Competitive engineering and computer science programs, a top-ranked research program, extensive industry collaboration, and notable alumni who include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, are just a few of the reasons international students choose UWM and the College of Engineering & Applied Science.

UWM is in the Top187Research Universities (Carnegie Classification)
6Fortune 500 Companies in Milwaukee Region
UWM Ranked in Top3%of Universities Worldwide*
In the college64%of graduate students are international

*Center for World University Rankings, 2025

Opportunities to Work With Industry

Six of Wisconsin’s eight Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the UWM region and industry partnerships are common. After one year of enrollment, you may work side-by-side with industry partners through internships and co-ops as part of Curricular Practical Training. Our industry partners include many global leaders who are headquartered in the area.

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Discover Why International Engineering and Computer Science Students Choose UWM
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International Engineering and Computer Science Students: Relevant Research

UWM is one of the top 187 research universities in the U.S. In classrooms and student-supported labs, our faculty research solutions to some of society’s most urgent needs in areas including: advanced manufacturing, biomedical and health, energy storage and sustainability, safer infrastructure and transportation, and improved water and the environment.

Build Professional Connections

UWM’s Center for Student Engagement and Talent (SET) hosts two large, on-site recruiting events each semester and offers students career preparation courses designed to improve resumes, interviewing skills and more.

The SET team hosts regular industry visits to campus where students can learn more about opportunities and make valuable connections.

Former UWM Provost with a student, one of the college's international engineering and computer science students, holding an award and Dean Brett Peters.
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Get a feel for our labs and classrooms with a 360-degree tour of the College of Engineering & Applied Science.


For More Information

UWM Center for International Education

Discover your steps to admission, including answers to questions about international admission.

UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science

Learn about UWM’s engineering and computer science programs and areas of research:

Undergraduate inquiries: ceas-adv@uwm.edu

Graduate inquiries: ceas-graduate@uwm.edu