In addition to the steps to application listed on the How to Apply page, international applicants need to know the following:
Language Requirements
All international degree-seeking applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. For more information on this requirement, check the English proficiency section on the Requirements for Admission page.
Finances
All International applicants are required to certify that they have sufficient funds to completely cover their expenses while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Graduate School has detailed information about financial requirements as well as information about the cost of attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Note: Do not send any financial information to the English Department. The International Student Services Office (ISS) will request this information upon admission.
Housing
For information about housing in the Madison area, please contact University Housing.
International Student Services
The International Student Services office (ISS) provides information to international students about the campus, the community, cross-cultural education and orientation, eligibility for employment, government regulations (including immigration status), visa regulations, and matters related to studying in the USA.
Further information is available at: https://iss.wisc.edu/becoming-a-global-badger/