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Everything you need to know about University of Pennsylvania

  • Founded in 1749, the University of Pennsylvania, popularly referred to as UPenn, is an Ivy League institution located in Market Street, Philadelphia, United States. The university is now spread over 299 acres, boasting 180 iconic buildings, a double-decker football stadium, the Penn Museum, and Arthur Ross Gallery.
  • It has 12 schools, sharing one contiguous campus- Wharton, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences being some landmark ones. It offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. Known for housing the nationäó»s first students union building - Houston Hall, the campus also has state-of-the-art training and recreational centers.
  • UPenn is highly selective in its admission process, with the acceptance rate being a mere 7%. MBA, Computer and Information Science, Robotics, and Biotechnology are some of the most sought-after courses.
  • Admission requirements include a mandatory English proficiency test, a reasonably high SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT score for various classes, a long-drawn application form, writing samples, a Statement of Purpose, and so on. 
  • The average fees range between USD 55,000 to USD 70,000 for most courses. The university also offers a financial aid package of around 54,000 USD annually.
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Undergraduate

BS in Biochemistry

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$31.20K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹25.86L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$86.19K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹71.33L / year

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24 months

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Fees ($)

$56.21K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹46.52L / year

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48 months

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$54.96K / year

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₹45.48L / year

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48 months

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$29.70K / year

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₹24.58L / year

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48 months

Undergraduate

BS in Biochemistry

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Fees ($)

$28.80K / year

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₹23.83L / year

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48 months

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$59.88K / year

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₹49.55L / year

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$1.18L / year

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₹97.44L / year

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University Ranking

The University of Pennsylvania, sometimes known as UPenn or Penn, is a private Ivy League research institution that is situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the nine colonial institutions established before the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the university is credited as being formed in 1740 by its founder and first president, Benjamin Franklin.
 

For the current year, 2021, the university has received rankings from QS World University and Times Higher Education (THE) that place it at 16 and 13, respectively. While Times Higher Education (THE) accords equal weight to Teaching, Research, and Citations at 30% each, QS places the greatest emphasis on Academic Reputation (40%), followed by the Faculty/Student Ratio and Citations per Faculty at 20% each. UPenn has consistently been placed among the top 10 institutions by the US News and World Report, which ranks the university at number eight for the current year, 2021. View Admissions to the University of Pennsylvania for 2021.

 

In addition to other rating factors, the US News & World Report bases its rankings on the number of publications cited, global research reputation, and regional research reputation (12.5% each). The University of Pennsylvania is ranked 16th according to the ARWU (Shanghai Ranking). In the Shanghai ranking, institutions are ranked based on the calibre of academic research they generate and the number of Nobel Prizes their faculty have earned rather than on their reputation among academics or employers. Read Courses & Costs at the University of Pennsylvania (USA).


 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1]16171915NA
QS - World University Ranking [2]1919151613
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3]1012111313
US News & World Report - Global Universities [4]1616161413
US News & World Report - National University Ranking88688
Course Ranking

The University of Pennsylvania comprises twelve graduate and professional schools in addition to four undergraduate institutions. The University of Pennsylvania has been named one of the best colleges to study business at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the US News & World Report, which is focused on the US market.

 

The university has held the top position for the last four years, from 2018 to 2021. According to US World News & Report rankings for the four years 2018–2021, the university also holds the top spot for those looking to pursue an MBA in Finance. For those interested in pursuing an MBA in supply chain management or an MBA in information systems, the university is ranked 17 and 11, respectively by US News & World Report. For those interested in studying a Global MBA, QS and Times Higher Education have ranked the university at number two, at number seven for accounting studies, and at number eleven for postgraduate business and studies.

 

The university has consistently been listed among the top five for taking an MBA, and The Financial Times, which gives the most weight to Compensation (40%), Internationalization (20%), and Faculty Quality (15%), has ranked the university at number two for the current year, 2021. Candidates interested in pursuing engineering at UPenn will be pleasantly surprised to learn that the university is ranked in the top 10 for biomedical engineering and in the top 20 for other engineering majors like chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering by US News & World Report.

 

The institution does well in its computer courses as well, coming in at number 20 for studying computer engineering in US News & World Report and number 35 in THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers Ranking.


 

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
Bloomberg - Best Business School USA [5]26469NA
FT (Financial Times) - GMBA Ranking [6]342NANA
QS - Accounting & Finance [7]6776NA
QS - Global MBA [8]63122
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [9]91091112
US News & World Report - Entrepreneurship MBA [10]76666
US News & World Report - Finance MBA [10]11111
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School [10]31112
US News & World Report - Information Systems MBA [10]6661110
US News & World Report - MBA Business Analytics [10]NANANA53
US News & World Report - Supply Chain Management MBA [10]NA12NA1717
US News & World Report - UG BusinessNA1111
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings37424428NA
QS - Engineering and Technology [11]89697284NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology [12]NA30373837
US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools810101010
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG84588
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PGNANANA1918
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PGNANANA1920
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PGNANANA2417
US News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg.NA20202620
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical EngineeringNA18181621
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers [13]2331323231
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PGNANANA2020
US News & World Report - UG Computer EngineeringNA2525NA22
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings76-100101-150101-150101-150NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings34434341NA
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings4451-10051-10042NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings51-10051-1005051-100NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings22283123NA
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings25323432NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings1721192223
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA5389
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings15171316NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking29343237NA
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings131068NA
QS - Politics Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings101-15051-10051-10051-100NA
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings1213131414
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings1111NA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings15151515NA
QS - QS - Nursing Rankings1111NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings1015151718
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical Schools88101424
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Nursing Schools34333
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking9966NA
QS - QS - Law Rankings28303131NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law Rankings1116212725
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools77776

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Webometrics - World

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US News

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Times Higher Education

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QS Rankings

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QS Rankings

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Times Higher Education

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International students are required to prove proficiency in English language. The minimum required English Language Test scores by the university are:

TestScore(Minimum)
TOEFL (iBT)105
TOEFL CBT255
TOEFL (PBT)605
IELTS7.5
DET (Duolingo English Test)125

University of Pennsylvania Placements

 

78% of undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania get jobs after graduating from university. Apart from this, 80% of graduates get job offers after graduation. Some of the top recruiters at the university are Accenture, BCG, Bain & Co., Deloitte, Mckinsey & Co., EY Parthenon, PWC, and Tesla.

On-Campus Accommodation

 

The university offers housing facilities to approximately 5,500 undergraduate students. Also, 500 graduate students are offered on-campus residence facilities. The university has 12 undergraduate houses and one Samson palace for graduate students.

The average cost of staying in university-provided student housing in the USA ranges from around 11,000-13,000 USD (~8.1-9.6 Lakh INR). Graduate housing rates for 2022-2023 are tabulated below.

Graduate Housing TypeCost(INR/Month)
Single Room (1 BR/Shared Bath)0.86 lakhs
Triple (3BR/Bath)0.86 lakhs
Double (2 BR/KIT/Bath)0.96 lakhs
Single Apartment (1 BR/LR/KIT/Bath)1.44 lakhs
Graduate Plus Other** (1 BR-Queen bed/LR/KIT/Bath)1.54 lakhs

 

Off-Campus Accommodation

The cost of finding an apartment nearby ranges between 1.19 lakhs- 15 lakhs. Students can choose to live on a sharing basis. The basic amenities available in off-campus accommodation are information centers, 24 hours security, room with bedroom, electronic locks to the buildings, free laundry, free wifi, free cable tv, mail, and package rooms.
 

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You never have to worry about University of Pennsylvania not being there for you. They have been by my side through thick and thin and I am living proof that they will not give up on you. It's not just the school that's there for you, it's all these different schools as well.

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Janisha

I had the opportunity to research at the University of Pennsylvania for my graduate degree and I loved every minute I spent there. It really is an amazing place to learn.

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Eshana

I have been a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania since 1999 and I am still an alumnus. I can't believe I never gave it a review. It was one of the best decisions of my life to enrol at Penn. With over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs, this school has something for everyone. It has also been known for housing the nation's first student union building.

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-07-01

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₹1.15L

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2023-07-01

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₹1.16L

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2023-06-30

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₹18.36L

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2023-07-01

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₹1.16L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about University of Pennsylvania
Where is University of Pennsylvania located?

University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, USA

How much does it cost to study in University of Pennsylvania?

The average first year cost to study in University of Pennsylvania is INR 6411945

What is the acceptance rate for University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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