Madison is a beautiful city - surrounded by lakes - that has been recognized for its quality of life, business environment, and campus scene. In 1996, Money Magazine named Madison as the best city to live in the United States. The city has continued to rank very high in subsequent years.

• Best City in the Nation for Business and Careers, Forbes, 2004
• Best College Sports Town, Sports Illustrated on Campus, 2003
• Best Small City to Live, Men’s Journal, 2004
• Best Places to Live and Work, BestJobsUSA.com, 2003
• Best Small City for Creativity, Washington Monthly, 2002

Student Life in Madison

See some of our campus scenes, read about student life on campus, browse our Guide for Graduate Students and see what the UW has to say about Madison

Madison is a multicultural, modern city with galleries and museums, performing arts, thriving nightlife, unique shopping centers, sports and recreation, and many dining options.

For housing options, see Graduate Housing or off-campus housing.

There's so much more, check out VisitMadison.com