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The Freshwater and Marine Sciences (FMS) Graduate Program provides academic tracks for earning both master's and doctoral degrees in aquatic sciences. With an interdisciplinary approach, each customized study plan delivers advanced training in water-related sciences while incorporating connected disciplines. Participants receive guidance from faculty across multiple schools, including Letters & Science, Engineering, Agricultural and Life Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine.
UW-Madison holds global acclaim for its expertise in limnology and aquatic ecosystems. Established in 1962 as an oceanography and limnology initiative, the FMS Program unites research and instruction from diverse fields to deepen knowledge about water systems—their formation, organisms, processes, and significance for humanity.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0