Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
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What the University of Wisconsin, Madison says about their program:
The Industrial Engineering, BS program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, focuses on the integration of engineering, people, and business. This program prepares students to design and improve complex systems involving technology, materials, and information.
The curriculum combines rigorous mathematics and engineering fundamentals with modern tools in data science, optimization, and operations research. Students learn to transform data into insights and make informed decisions using analytics and AI techniques.
This program is ideal for those interested in solving complex problems and pursuing careers in various sectors, including healthcare and manufacturing. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed for leadership roles and are prepared to act with professional and ethical responsibility in their careers.

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

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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.
Programme page: first-year applicants must list an engineering major as their first choice on the UW–Madison application to be considered for direct admission to the College of Engineering; progression requirements apply after the first year.
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.
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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