Which Type of Student Are You?
Welcome to UWM!
We’re a top-tier research university offering more than 200 academic programs taught by expert faculty.
Our picture-perfect campus is in the ideal location: nestled in a tree-lined neighborhood five minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, where UWM students find paid internship opportunities and valuable career connections. UWM has deep connections to the city, and our students get all the benefits of having professors with strong professional networks and classes that offer real-world experiences.
Visit UW-Milwaukee
Learn why UWM is right for you with campus tours, info sessions with undergraduate admissions advisors and more.
We offer a wide range of in-person and virtual tours, as well as visit events throughout the year. From campus tours six days a week to live virtual Q&A panels with current students, there’s a visit option that works for you and your schedule. Our two branch campuses in Washington County and Waukesha offer in-person as well as virtual visit options.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Get a great education that’s also affordable with scholarships, grants and other financial aid.
UW-Milwaukee offers a diverse financial aid package for our students, including scholarships, grants, work-study opportunities, and student loans. Have questions? Our undergraduate admissions advisors can help you successfully navigate the financial aid process.
Life at UWM
Discover what life is like as a UWM Panther, from our tight-knit campus culture to our residence halls.
Make UWM
Your First Choice
Ask any UWM student why they chose UWM as the place to get their college degree and launch their future career, and you’re likely to get a different answer. From having top-notch academic programs like business and public health to connecting students with internship opportunities at Fortune 500 companies, UW-Milwaukee has something valuable to offer every student.
Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships
Awarded based on unweighted GPA, Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, as long as students remain in good academic standing at UWM.
Students who qualify automatically receive their scholarships upon full-time enrollment at UWM. No scholarship application is required.