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Students at UW-Milwaukee come from all walks of life. What unites them is their willingness to ask big questions and determination to find the answers. 

They’re propelled by ideas that start as ripples in classrooms, labs and studios and grow into waves of change. Curiosity leads some students to join research projects with their professors. Others explore entrepreneur workshops and go on to launch startups. Still others become inspired to pursue a new career path after volunteering as part of a service-learning course. 

Academics that encourage deeper thinking. Faculty who care about student success. Discover new horizons at UW-Milwaukee. 

Georgina, a Biomedical engineering major, sitting near the UWM fountain with an open book on her lap.
Georgina, a biomedical engineering major, has done research with the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and UWM’s undergraduate research program. “The thing I like most about the program here is that they really push you to get experience outside of class,” Georgina says. “It makes me feel more confident that this is what I want to do as my career.”
Students gathering samples of the water of Lake Michigan from the UWM research vessel, Neeskay
UWM has several unique academic programs, such as the only accredited public health college in Wisconsin and the only school devoted to freshwater sciences in North America. Freshwater sciences students do research onboard the Neeskay, UWM’s freshwater research vessel.
UWM psychology student, Sofia, reading from a binder in a room with posters of human brain anatomy.
UWM’s top 10 most popular majors are: psychology, nursing, marketing, education, finance, architectural studies, biomedical sciences, film, computer science and information science & technology. But if you’re not sure what you want to major in, you’re in good company — about 25% of first-year students are undecided on their major.
Three students talking and drinking coffee in the UWM Student Union
New this year is the renovated UWM Student Union, the hub of student life on campus, home of everything from restaurants and student centers to a bowling alley and movie theater. Also new on campus is our four-story, state-of-the-art chemistry building — a welcome addition for the more than 5,000 UWM students who take chemistry classes each year.
Two UWM students having fun while rollerblading down a city street near campus.
UWM’s location on the Upper East Side truly sets it apart. Students get all the benefits of being close to the heart of the city (internships, co-ops and other hands-on learning), but attend class on a campus nestled in a quiet, historic neighborhood five minutes from Lake Michigan.

Make Waves in Your World

UW-Milwaukee students come from all walks of life. What unites them is a willingness to ask big questions and a determination to find the answers. Many work side-by-side with expert faculty on research tackling the world’s toughest challenges. Others collaborate on art that helps us better understand ourselves or partner with community organizations on projects that improve lives.

Here, we turn ideas into ripples of change that create waves of positive impact. Join the next wave.

View from above of dance students performing, they have formed a circle with one person in the middle who is looking up

Your Financial Aid Options

UWM is committed to making a high-quality college education affordable through scholarships, grants, financial aid and work-study programs.

Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship

First-year UWM students are automatically considered for the GPA-based Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship. It’s renewable for up to four years for a total award amount of $6,000.

Panther Scholarship Portal

UWM offers a range of scholarships, including many based on GPA or academic program. Students can view their scholarship options and eligibility through the Panther Scholarship Portal. 

Other Financial Aid Sources

Along with scholarships, there are need-based grants and part-time work on campus. UWM Student Financial Services helps students navigate their specific financial aid situation. 

Two UWM nursing students stand in scrubs and look at a computer in the Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center.
UWM offers many academic-centered scholarships. For example, the Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship provides up to $8,000 per year to incoming freshmen enrolled in health-related programs. Explore all your options in the Panther Scholarship Portal.
300 student orgs
93undergrad
majors
$10,961average financial aid for first-year students
89%of undergrads receive financial aid

Your College Journey Beyond the Classroom 

UWM lays the groundwork for students to go deep on what most interests them. It’s also the place where resumes are built and future careers are launched. 

Influential Internships

Our students build their professional networks through internships and other professional experiences at Fortune 500 companies, local Milwaukee businesses, nonprofits and health organizations, architecture firms, Milwaukee Public Schools and more.

A Top-Tier Research University

UWM is one of only two Wisconsin universities to earn a top research university ranking from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. For our students, this means there are more than 1,000 research opportunities available each year.

Hands-On Learning

UWM pairs top-notch academics with practical learning. These programs include nonprof-IT, which matches students with local nonprofits to improve their websites, and study abroad programs that range from a few weeks in the summer to semester-long programs.

Journalism, advertising and media studies major, Charles, at his internship at TMJ4, a local news station.
Charles, a journalism, advertising and media studies major, interned at TMJ4 and graduated from UWM in 2023. “Interning for ‘The Morning Blend’ at TMJ4 helped me create a demo reel I used when applying for jobs. After I graduated, I accepted a job offer as a weekend anchor and producer at KTTC News,” he says.

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