University of Pennsylvania

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University of Pennsylvania: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

The University of Pennsylvania is a university in Philadelphia, United States, and it suits students who want to study at a large US institution with a broad academic reputation. It is a public university in this record, but its programme list is not published here, so you should check the official website for what you can apply to.
What you can study

The programme catalogue is still being compiled. The university is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is known as a research university; check the official website for current subjects, degrees, and any school-specific options.
Getting in

International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, deadlines, required documents, and any programme-specific steps. The university’s admissions office can confirm what it needs from applicants from outside the United States.
What it costs

The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Philadelphia will also depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.
Coming from abroad

The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa requirements, admission deadlines, document translation rules, and whether your chosen programme has extra requirements.
How it compares

There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so this institution sits in a very crowded national field. Its Philadelphia location and research-university identity make it relevant for applicants who want an established US university setting rather than a small specialist college.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Pennsylvania

What type of university is it?

It is listed as a public university.

Where is the university located?

It is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

What is the website?

http://www.upenn.edu/

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 2,515 universities in the United States.

Overview

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. One of nine colonial colleges, it was chartered in 1755 through the efforts of founder and first president Benjamin Franklin, who advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.