School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences

Ideas run
the world

Welcome to the UW-Madison School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. Here, students, researchers, educators, and champions work at the convergence of what’s now and what’s next: by expanding what’s possible; by connecting technology with humanity; by linking science with society; by bridging information with people; all while collaborating throughout campus and beyond to solve human challenges across Wisconsin and the world.

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Computer Sciences

Established in the 1960s, Computer Sciences offers a dynamic environment for study, research, and professional growth. It‘s recognized as having some of the world’s leading research groups. The program is ranked 13th nationally.

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Statistics

For over 60 years, Statistics has been a hub of statistical and data research with faculty and students who collaborate with colleagues across campus in a variety of scientific areas. The program is ranked 13th nationally.

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Information School

For over 100 years, the iSchool has been a leading source of scholarship and educator of leaders and critical thinkers in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information. The program is ranked 11th nationally.

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Together we make every idea better

Higher Demand

We’ve seen exponential growth as demand for skills in computing, data, and information sciences increases across industries. Our departments have seen an extraordinary rise in enrollment in recent years, with many students in dual degree programs.

More Collaboration and Opportunities

From engineering to medicine to agriculture, the overlap between disciplines means that we can provide students opportunities for collaboration and pathways to a wide array of careers in different industries.

Industry Is Born Here

Through partnerships with global companies and opportunities for entrepreneurs and industry to connect, our school fosters the innovative ideas that are a driving force for economic growth in the state of Wisconsin, the country, and the world.

We’re building the future

You can help us build it.

See our plans for Morgridge Hall– a tech hub that will enable collaboration for students, faculty and business to develop ideas that will shape the future of Wisconsin – and the world.

An architect's rendering of the northeast entrance to the new CDIS building