About us
UWM was founded in 1956 and is one of the largest public urban research institutions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Some of the programs articulate the university’s commitment to academic excellence. For instance, the College of Nursing is the largest college of nursing in Wisconsin and provides a full range of education, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.
Due to the facility's location near Lake Michigan and in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, students who attend UWM have easy access to internships, research partners, and cultural events.
Key information about UWM:
Attribute
|
Details
|
Established
|
1956
|
Type
|
Public Urban Research University
|
Carnegie Classification
|
R1 Research University (Very High Research Activity)
|
Number of Schools/Colleges
|
14
|
Student Enrollment
|
Over 23,000 students from more than 86 countries
|
Notable Programs
|
School of Freshwater Sciences, College of Nursing, School of Information Studies
|
Location
|
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, near Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee
|