University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Higher EducationWisconsin, United States5001-10000 Employees
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a higher education institution serving about 27,500 students from 91 countries. It operates with a budget of $689 million and comprises 15 schools and colleges, including Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences, and public health, underscoring its focus on specialized disciplines. The university is recognized as a top national research institution and is noted for educating nurses and teachers. It collaborates with leading companies to conduct joint research and offer student internships, positioning itself as an economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. In 2026, UW–Milwaukee formed a partnership with CampusESP, Inc. to beta-test a Family AI Assistant across multiple colleges and universities. The institution has received national recognition, including a 2020 designation by The Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern university based on academic excellence and student reviews.