The University of Pennsylvania, also known as Penn University, is a private Ivy League research institution which was founded in the year 1740. Situated in the University City neighbourhood of Philadelphia, it is recognized as one of the oldest institutions of advanced education in the USA. Founded by Benjamin Franklin, it is amongst the nine colonial colleges created before the announcement of freedom. Much of Penn’s structure was designed by the Cope and Steward Son firm, with a core campus covering over 299 acres of area.
The university maintains four undergraduate schools which provide a combined 99 undergraduate programmes in sciences, business, humanities, and natural engineering. Providing a combine undergraduate graduation rate of 96 percent for six years, it also maintains 12 graduate and professional schools. It provides the option to practice specialized dual degree programs.
University at a glance
| Total International Students | 5,333 |
| Size of Campus in acres | 299 |
| Male/Female Ratio | 1 : 1.22 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 1.06 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio | 1 : 6.0 |
| Endowments Value | USD 12 billion |
| No.of Campuses | 1 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 11.7 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://global.upenn.edu/isss |
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MBA(2 Courses) | 20 Months | USD 80,432 |
| BBA(1 Course) | 4 Years | USD 53,166 |
| MS(4 Courses) | 24 Months | USD 29,090 – 35,260 |
| BE/Btech(7 Courses) | 4 Years | USD 53,166 |
| Other Courses(9 Courses) | 1 – 4 Years | USD 53,166 – 77,612 |
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
| MBA(2 Courses) | GMAT : Accepted GRE : Accepted TOEFL : Accepted |
| BBA(1 Course) | SAT : Accepted IELTS : Accepted TOEFL : Accepted |
| MS(4 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 100 & Above |
| BE/Btech(7 Courses) | SAT : Accepted IELTS : Accepted TOEFL : Accepted |
| Other Courses(9 Courses) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90-100 SAT : Accepted |
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- The eleven College Houses bring together undergraduates, faculty, staff, and graduate students to form vibrant residential communities within the larger context of renowned urban campus, right in the heart of historic Philadelphia
- The architectural styles vary from 24-story modern high-rises with over 800 residents to smaller, 4-story brick Houses with 170 residents
- Each House offers countless cultural, academic and recreational events, personal services, leadership opportunities—too numerous to name at once
- 24-hour staffed security trained to handle emergencies
Link for on-campus housing: http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu/about