Philadelphia, USA
1740
Established5333
International Students14
No. of Programs15
QS World University RankingsNO
ScholarshipYes
Hostel AccomodationHistory, Affiliations & Rankings
One of the oldest universities in the USA, the University of Pennsylvania opened its doors in 1749 with Benjamin Franklin as the President of the institution but its roots go as far back as 1740. A private Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, it is considered to be one of the best higher education institutions in the USA as well as the world. Also known as Penn, it has the 15th rank on the QS World University Rankings list 2020. The University of Pennsylvania is affiliated with the Association of American Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Universities Research Association. The US News and World Report ranks Penn University as the 8th best National University, while the university ranks 13th in THE World University Rankings.
Infrastructure, Campus & Courses
The University of Pennsylvania has a 302-acre campus located in West Philadelphia and with the university boasting an over 250-year history, it is home to historic and beautiful architecture right alongside some of the most modern buildings and facilities. The campus has more than 200 buildings, including 165 research centres and institutes, and is known as the University City. There are a total of 12 schools on campus offering bachelors, masters and research degrees in engineering, arts & sciences, communication, design, nursing, medicine, law, management etc. The campus of Penn University is well-equipped with all the amenities and facilities that a budding student needs for learning and leisure.
Accomplishments & Alumni
Founded by one of the most iconic innovators of the 18th century, the University of Pennsylvania has innovation and research at its core. It is the place of establishment for the world’s first collegiate business school and was also the place of birth of the world’s first electronic, large-scale, general-purpose digital computer — ENIAC. With a research budget of over $1 billion, the university is on the frontline of innovation and research in the USA. Many of Penn’s graduates are well-known for their accomplishments with some of the notable alumni including Elon Musk, Naom Chomsky, Sunder Pichai etc.
Student Diversity & Visiting Companies
Every year, the University of Pennsylvania accepts around 10,000 students to its bachelor’s programmes and another 10,000 to its masters and research programmes. With such a large number of students enrolled in its programmes from all around the world, the university boasts a diversity of all kinds on campus. Student diversity is celebrated and the overall atmosphere is inclusive and supportive. The university offers need-based scholarships to ensure that finances do not come in the way of anybody who is qualified to study at Penn.
Type of University |
Private, Coed |
Average Annual Tuition Fee |
Bachelors - $54,652 (2021-22) Masters - $54,964 (2021-22) |
Admission Intakes |
Spring & Fall |
Average GPA Requirement |
3.9 |
Average Exam Score Requirement |
SAT - 1500; ACT - 33; IELTS - 7; TOEFL - 100; GRE - 321 ; GMAT - 728 |
Admission Requirements |
Standardised test scores, LOR, SOP, Academic Transcripts, Proof of English Proficiency |
Admissions Deadlines |
Bachelors - Early Admission Deadline – March 1/Nov 1; Regular Admission Deadline – May 1/Feb 1 Masters - Early Decision – Nov 1 Regular Decision – Jan 5 |
Percentage of International Students |
22% |
Size of Campus (in acres) |
299 |
Alumni Worldwide |
290k+ |
Females to Males Ratio |
53:47 |
Average Salary after 10 Years |
$82,667 (Annual) |
Ranked By |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings |
NA |
NA |
19 |
17 |
16 |
QS |
13 |
16 |
15 |
19 |
19 |
Times Higher Education (THE) |
13 |
13 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
U.S. News & World Report - Global Universities |
NA |
14 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
Business
Ranked By |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
QS - Global MBA |
2 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
QS - Accounting & Finance |
NA |
7 |
7 |
6 |
Times Higher Education (THE) |
11 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
U.S. News & World Report - Finance MBA |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
U.S. News & World Report - Entrepreneurship MBA |
6 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
U.S. News & World Report - Graduate Business School |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
U.S. News & World Report - MBA Business Analytics |
5 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Financial Times Global MBA |
NA |
2 |
4 |
3 |
Computer Science
Ranked By |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
Times Higher Education (THE) |
32 |
31 |
33 |
23 |
U.S. News & World Report - Computer Science |
NA |
NA |
NA |
19 |
Engineering
Ranked By |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
QS - Engineering and Technology |
NA |
72 |
69 |
89 |
Times Higher Education (THE) |
38 |
37 |
30 |
NA |
U.S. News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG |
24 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
U.S. News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG |
8 |
5 |
4 |
8 |
U.S. News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG |
19 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
U.S. News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering |
26 |
20 |
20 |
NA |
Law
Ranked By |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
Times Higher Education (THE) |
NA |
27 |
21 |
16 |
11 |
U.S. News & World Report |
6 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Regular
INR 5,900
20 Month
INR 54,29,600
Regular
INR 5,900
2 Year
INR 22,29,900
Regular
INR 5,900
2 Year
INR 22,29,900
Regular
INR 5,900
2 Year
INR 20,21,400
Regular
INR 5,900
4 Year
INR 33,61,800
Regular
INR 5,900
4 Year
INR 33,61,800
Regular
INR 5,900
4 Year
INR 33,61,800
Regular
INR 5,900
4 Year
INR 33,61,800
University of Pennsylvania
3701 Chestnut Street,Suite 1W Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/contact/contact-staff-members | (215) 898-7507 | internationalteam@admissions.upenn.edu
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