Pennsylvania University

University of Pennsylvania attracts both domestic and international students chiefly because of its practical outlook and intellectual rigor. Located in a prominent position, the university offers unique professional programs and is home to 174 research institutes and centers.

Name of the Institution Pennsylvania University 
Type of Institution Private
Location Philadelphia, PA, USA
Accreditation/ affiliation Ivy League, AAU, COFHE
Courses Offered Undergraduate and Graduate programs in:

  • Medicine
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Humanities
  • Engineering and Applied Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Nursing

Professional Education programs like:

  • International Business Communication Program
  • Executive Communication Program
  • Liberal and Professional Studies
  • Wharton-ELP Alliance Program
  • Master of Applied Positive Psychology
  • Executive Master’s in Technology Management
  • Master of Biotechnology
  • Master of Bioethics
  • Master of Science in Applied Geosciences
  • Master of Computer and Information Technology
  • Master of Chemistry Education
  • Master of Science in Education
  • Master of Science in Criminology
  • Master of Environmental Studies
  • Masters of Science in Engineering and Applied Science
  • Master of Integrated Science Education
  • Master of Liberal Arts
  • Master of Governmental Administration
  • Master in Non-Profit/ Non Governmental Leadership
  • Master of Medical Physics
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics
  • Master of Public Health Program
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master’s in Systems Engineering
  • Master in Social Policy
  • Master of Urban Spatial Analytics
  • Master’s in Telecommunications and Networking
  • Wharton MBA for Executives

 
Schools
  • School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Annenberg School for Communication
  • School of Arts & Sciences
  • Law School
  • School of Design
  • School of Dental Medicine
  • Perelman School of Medicine
  • School of Engineering & Applied Science
  • School of Social Policy & Practice
  • School of Nursing
  • Wharton School
Admission Procedure/ Eligibility Criteria Candidates who have completed a secondary education program can enroll at the Pennsylvania University. Those willing to enroll at a pre-university program, need to score high marks in SPM, GCSE, WASC, HKCE, O-levels, or India’s “Std X” examination. The university also considers scores obtained in SAT and ACT prior to granting admissions to students.
Scholarships/Financial Aid The university offers limited number of scholarships to international candidates. Indian applicants, who are in need of financial assistance, need to fill up the College Board’s International Student Certification of Finances and the College Board’s CSS/PROFILE (International Student Financial Aid Application). 

Some of the scholarship programs available include:

  • Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Fellowship
  • Rotary Club Ambassadorial Scholarships
Fee Structure Undergraduate Schools:Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Wharton:

Tuition: $34,868

Full-Time Graduate Groups/Professional Schools and Programs :

Within Dental Medicine, the D.M.D. program:

Tuition: $62,250

 

Full-Time Graduate Groups (Ph.D.):

Annenberg, Arts & Sciences, Design, Engineering, Nursing, Social Policy & Practice, Wharton:

Tuition: $24,720

 

Biomedical Sciences:

Tuition: $24,720

 

Full-Time Graduate Groups/Professional Schools and Programs

 

Law:

Tuition: $43,680

 

Within Medicine, the M.D. program:

Tuition: $42,472

 

Veterinary Medicine:

Tuition: $30,902 (in-state and contract) and $39,486 (out-of-state)

 
Examinations & Results The university follows semester system for conducting examinations.
Established in the Year 1740
Website http://www.upenn.edu/
Facts & Figures Total Number of Enrollments

  • Full-time undergraduate: 10,394
  • Full-time graduate/professional: 10,809

 

Student-faculty ratio: 6:1

 

Academic Support Staff: 2,308

 

Living Alumni: 279,569

 

Room and Board Fees: $11,878
Events
  • Great Trees Tour
  • New Member Reception and Tours
  • Winter Wellness Walks
  • Holiday Garden Railway Event
  • Exhibitions
Distance Learning The University of Pennsylvania offers online programs in:

  • English Language Programs
  • Nursing
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Liberal and Professional studies
  • Business

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