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University of Wisconsin–Madison

A public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 1848, educating students, conducting research and delivering public service.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university located in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1848, at the time of Wisconsin's statehood, it was established in the state constitution and initially funded by a federal land grant. Its first classes, held in February 1849, enrolled 20 students; it has operated for more than 175 years since.

The university's work rests on three functions: educating students, conducting research and delivering public service to the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Its land-grant mission emphasises extending knowledge to improve lives, alongside research, discovery and innovation. The institution operates in the higher education and public research sectors.

The campus spans 939 acres and is situated between two lakes in Madison, Wisconsin. The university's presence is concentrated in Madison and across the state of Wisconsin.

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