UWM Graduate School Open House
Considering graduate school? Join us at UWM’s 12th annual Graduate School Open House! Meet faculty and staff from over 150 on-campus and online programs, explore admissions, and learn about campus resources. We’re excited to help you take the next step!
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.
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.
100+Graduate Programs
4,208Graduate Students
207,872AlumniGraduate 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.
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
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.”
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
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
News
- How math and impatient driving inspired student’s award-winning startupUWM PhD student Joel Roberts won the grand prize at the WiSys Big Idea Pitch Competition with a project that harnesses computer power and algorithms …
- UWM researcher receives Shaw award to study why some breast cancer cells survive radiationQingsu Cheng, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is investigating why some cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment, only to wake up later …
Events
- Aug25August 25, 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Aug25August 25, 2025, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Student Resources
Whether you’re navigating course requirements or seeking housing, you’ll find reliable resources for graduate students here.
