A Hub for Higher Education

With 11 colleges and universities within the city of Milwaukee and three more nearby, the Greater Milwaukee area has one of the highest college students-per-capita ratios in the United States. There are approximately 100,000 students from all around the world living and learning here, and this diverse community adds a vibrant energy to the city.

Edessa School of Fashion

Edessa School of Fashion is a 4-year baccalaureate college located in The Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee. Edessa engages talented students through its two programs, fashion marketing…

Alverno College

Alverno College promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Undergraduate programs for women are offered in…

Concordia University Wisconsin

Recognized for 'Excellence in Christian Education' since 1881. Co-educational, liberal arts school offers 70 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate, accelerated, and online programs…

Marquette University

Marquette University—Where students receive a transformational education that equips them to thrive and act as agents of positive change for our world. Marquette delivers nationally…

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. A major national research center, MCW is the largest research institution…

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Leader and innovator in technical higher education, serves 57,000 annually from 4 campuses and through online learning. Thousands of courses and 170 programs of study. Check out the MATC…

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

We ignite curious minds through art, design and service. The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is Wisconsin’s only four-year, private college of visual art and design…

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Milwaukee School of Engineering is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow…

Mount Mary University

Mount Mary is the top regional university in the Midwest for social mobility, ensuring that undergraduate women of all backgrounds become tomorrow's game-changers. With more than 50+…

UWM Peck School of the Arts

Presenting more than 350 events each year, including music, dance and theatre performances; film screenings and art exhibitions and lectures.