University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) , Suite 1W Philadelphia, USA

Penn University, usually known as the University of Pennsylvania, is a private Ivy League research university that was founded in 1740. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, and it is located in the University City neighbourhood of Philadelphia. It is one of the nine colonial institutions founded before the declaration of independence, and it was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The Cope and Steward Son business developed much of Penn's architecture, with a main campus comprising over 299 acres.

The university offers 99 undergraduate programmes in sciences, business, humanities, and natural engineering through its four undergraduate schools. It has a six-year combined undergraduate graduation rate of 96 percent, as well as 12 graduate and professional schools. It allows students to pursue specialised dual degree programmes.

Penn University has a total regular work force of about 18,000 academic and staff personnel as of November 2018. Apart from that, the University of Pennsylvania has graduated over 324,995 students since its founding, including heads of state, Supreme Court judges, and United States Senators. In addition, the university has been linked to Nobel Laureates, Guggenheim Fellows, and a number of CEOs.

Why University of Pennsylvania?

• Top Universities Abroad ranked us 13th.
• Among the top ten universities in the country on a consistent basis.
• With 10,000 undergraduate students from every state in the United States and around the world, Penn is unrivalled.
• With a research budget of more than $800 million and more than 4,000 active faculty members, Penn is one of the world's most powerful research and teaching organisations.
• Eminent, award-winning educators and researchers encourage students to follow their passions, engage in research, and discover new things.
• 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)  Rankings

#19 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020

#16 World University Ranking - QS 2021

#13 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021

#14 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

#8 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021

University of Pennsylvania Tuition Fees

University of Pennsylvania Entry Requirements

University of Pennsylvania International Student Admissions

The University of Pennsylvania, for example, attracts a large number of overseas students. International students make up 11% of the first-year classrooms. However, both international and domestic students must go through the same application process.

Application Portal:

• Undergraduate: Common Application or Coalition Application
• Graduate: Graduate School Application Portal

Application Fee:

• Undergraduate: 75 USD
• Graduate: 70 USD - 275 USD

Admission Requirements: 

• Completed application.
• Official transcripts
  • High school equivalent (Mid Year Report, Final Year Report)
  • 4-year bachelor’s degree/ master’s degree (Graduate)
  • Must be sent directly to the university.
  • Should be accompanied by a certified translation if not in English.
• ACT/ SAT score
  • ACT code: 3732
  • SAT code: 2926
• English proficiency test scores
• Penn essay
• LOR for USA
  • Undergraduate: Counselor Recommendation + 2 Academic Teacher Evaluations
  • Graduate: Varies with programs
• GMAT/ GRE scores (For graduate programs)
• Proof of financial support.
• Copy of passport information page showing photo, name, and date of birth.
• I-20 request form.
• There may be some program-specific requirements such as Resume, Portfolio, Interview, etc.

University of Pennsylvania English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants who do not speak English as their first language must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The university's minimum necessary English Language Test scores are: