University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) is a public research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the second-largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across fields such as engineering, business, nursing, education, the arts, and the sciences, with a strong emphasis on research, community engagement, and workforce development in the Milwaukee metro area. UWM’s main campus sits on Milwaukee’s East Side near Lake Michigan and serves a diverse student body that includes many first-generation and commuting students as well as learners from across Wisconsin and abroad. The university is classified as a doctoral research institution and is known for applied research, industry partnerships, and urban-focused academic programs. Alongside its academic mission, UWM supports extensive student life through libraries, labs, residence halls, athletics, and cultural facilities, while maintaining close ties to the city’s civic, healthcare, and technology sectors.