Love Your Life and Create Your Future in Madison
The University of Wisconsin‒Madison School of Pharmacy has a reputation for being one of the country’s best, whether you’re measuring by innovation, career advancement, or tuition value. But you can’t separate our school from the city where it’s located. So what’s it like to live in Madison?
Our city is a vibrant Midwestern capital. It’s also a cultural, political, and educational hub. More than those things, however, it’s home to some of the world’s most creative and curious minds. It’s a place where ambition, adventure, and lifestyle come together.
In terms of your life here, it means you can enjoy all the wonderful things that come with living in a city while also appreciating the small-town comforts of friendly faces and outdoor activities. Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, a tailgate before the big game, or an academic forum with global innovators, Madison has it all.
The Great Life in Madison
PharmD students talk about what it’s like to live and study in the city of Madison.
Discover Madison, #1 Best Place to Live
Madison is beautiful throughout spring, summer, fall and winter
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Find out what makes Madison's campus a special place
Floating Above Madison
See an aerial view of the city of Madison and the UW‒Madison campus.
What School of Pharmacy Students Love About Living in Madison
Current students and Badger Pharmacy alumni will tell you the same thing: our city is a special place. Here are some of the things they love most about living in Madison…
- The ability to enjoy an active lifestyle on a beautiful, spacious campus.
- Having world-class parks, museums, and attractions with an affordable cost of living.
- A perfect blend of multicultural diversity with small-town friendliness.
- Several local hospitals and healthcare centers located within walking distance of campus.
- Travel options that allow for easy connections to destinations around the world.
When you choose a pharmacy program, you’re also choosing a lifestyle. Why settle for anything less than the best?
The Best Way to Experience Badger Life in Madison
We know you have big choices to make about your future. Doesn’t it make sense to experience all the wonderful things about Madison for yourself?
There are a number of ways to get a taste of life at UW‒Madison, including campus tours and School of Pharmacy events.
Schedule your visit to the School of Pharmacy today so you can see what makes our city, and your future, so special!