The University also has exceptional strength in the social sciences with many departments and programs rated in the top 10 including Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Women's Studies, and Afro-American studies. Research scientists on the campus are located in over 125 academic departments and may also participate in a number of interdisciplinary programs. The attractive physical location of the campus, the diversity of the student population, and the wide range of social, athletic, and cultural events available on a large campus make the UW-Madison a very pleasant place to carry out graduate studies. Visit UW-Madison on the web for news, calendars, directories, search engines, and general information about our university. The Graduate School web site also has useful information for prospective students.
Campus life is rich and diverse.