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UWM Graduate School

Pursue meaningful research, explore your interests and advance your career


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UWM Graduate School Viewbook

The viewbook provides a detailed overview of UWM’s graduate programs, tuition, and the support available to further your career and your personal development with a master’s degree or doctorate at UWM.

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Graduate School Visit

Whether you’re considering a master’s program or pursuing a doctorate, the Graduate School can host a visit to address your questions, connect you with your program of interest, and get you acquainted with our beautiful campus.

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Elevate Your Future With UWM

Immerse yourself in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s legacy of excellence — work with distinguished faculty, conduct influential research and join our ambitious community. Our graduate school offers top-notch academic programs and connections to industry and community organizations to advance your career.

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Jacob Koepke, a Speech Language Pathology graduate student working on his research4,208Graduate Students
Masters in electrical engineering alum, Sahithi Chatradi working on a project.207,872Alumni

Graduate Degrees & Programs

From certificates to doctoral programs, find the perfect fit for your goals. Explore our diverse range of graduate programs and accelerate your career.

PhD Candidate, Kitonga Alexander receiving his hood at graduation

Funding Your Degree

At UWM, we understand the importance of financial support for graduate education. Discover opportunities for assistantships, fellowships and other forms of financial aid.

Meet Our Faculty

At UW-Milwaukee, you are mentored by world-class scholars and industry experts who drive innovation in their fields. Get to know our esteemed faculty members.

David Kaplan working with a graduate student

David Kaplan

Physics

“Graduate students here are really engaged in research. They collaborate with people all over the world on some of the top astrophysics topics, including major breakthroughs like discoveries involving gravitational waves.”

Psychology and neuroscience professor Kayrn Frick mentors students conducting research into Alzheimer's and memory.

Karyn Frick

Psychology

“My approach with my own graduate students is to treat them like colleagues. I want to provide the guidance they need at each stage while valuing their input and trying to develop projects for them that capitalize on their interests.”

Sandra McLellan wearing a lab coat and hard hat and holding a beaker with Hoan Bridge in the background

Sandra McLellan

Freshwater Sciences

“There’s no replacement for field studies to understand environmental problems. That’s where UWM is so unique: We have Lake Michigan right outside our back door. If there’s a big rain event, we can be on a boat in a half hour.”

Student Testimonials

Why should you choose UWM for your graduate studies? Besides our premier research facilities, expert faculty and a wide range of program options, our students’ success is our best testament to the quality of our graduate education. 

A nursing PhD student cares for a manikin of an infant at UWM's nursing simulation center.

Mary-Nash

Nursing, PhD

“I was a midwife in Ghana, so I’m interested in maternal and child health. I want to get to know the system better so I can help pregnant women. I’m really, really feeling the support from UWM to do that.”

MLIS student Andrea standing near map in library

Andrea

Library and Information Science, MLIS/Language, Literature and Translation, MA

“I wanted to combine my academic and personal interests into one accredited master’s program, and UWM is where I can do that. I’ve grown so much thanks to my UWM library supervisors.”

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Daniel

Data Science, MS

“Where I made that first initial connection with Milwaukee Tool was at the career fair on campus. From there, I did a few rounds of interviews and was offered a full-time data scientist position. I start the week after I graduate.”

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Graduate students working with their mentor in the Meta material lab at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Student Resources

Whether you’re navigating course requirements or seeking housing, you’ll find reliable resources for graduate students here.

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Next Steps

Reach out to UWM’s Graduate School for personalized assistance — ask questions and receive first-rate guidance throughout your graduate education.