Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Learn more about studying Agricultural and Applied Economics as an international student.
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What the University of Wisconsin, Madison says about their program:
Agricultural and Applied Economics, BS is a programme offered at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.
Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at University of Wisconsin, Madison, Agricultural and Applied Economics, BS is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.
Students enrolled on Agricultural and Applied Economics, BS benefit from the wider learning environment at University of Wisconsin, Madison, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

2) or equivalent.
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Course and grade information for grades 9-12; final official secondary transcript after graduation. International curricula require the relevant official records: British-patterned applicants submit IGCSE/O-level, AS (if taken), A-level courses/predictions and final results; IB applicants submit transcript and IBO records/predictions as applicable.
Two essays: one Common App first-year essay or the Universities of Wisconsin personal-experience prompt, plus the UW-Madison required why UW-Madison/selected major essay.
One required academic recommendation from a teacher, school counsellor, or faculty member; one additional recommendation is optional.
For applicants from countries where English is not the native language, English proficiency is required unless English was the primary language of instruction for all four secondary years: DET 115+, IELTS 6.5+, or TOEFL iBT 80+. ACT/SAT submission is optional only through the Spring 2027 term; verify the policy for the intended cycle.
2 routes available:

University of Wisconsin, Madison provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Wisconsin, Madison encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,678 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,437 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $218 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $75 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $52 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $63 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $58 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $65 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from citycost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.wisc.edu (University published).
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