Penn is an Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, founded in 1740. It's home to Wharton, the world's first collegiate business school, and Penn Medicine, one of the top hospital systems in the US. Students benefit from cross-school programmes, strong alumni networks, and direct employer access across finance, consulting, and healthcare.
Philadelphia, USA
#15 Globally
#7 in the USA
#1 Undergraduate Business (US News)
AACSB, ABA, LCME, ABET
Top 15 Globally (QS 2024)
MBA (Wharton School)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 728 (median)
BSc Economics (Wharton)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT: 1500+ (median)
MS Computer and Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
20 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: 320+
Juris Doctor (JD) — Penn Carey Law
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 105, LSAT: 174 (median)
BSc Nursing (Penn Nursing)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT: 1400+
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: 320+
Wharton School — the world's first collegiate business school, founded in 1881.
Penn Medicine — one of the top 5 hospital and research systems in the United States.
Ivy League network — direct recruiting pipelines to Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google.
Unique dual-degree programmes — students can combine any two of Penn's 12 schools.
Wharton MBA graduates earn a median base salary of $175,000 within three months of graduation.
Top employers include Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Google, JP Morgan, and Boston Consulting Group.
Penn Law places over 80% of graduates in judicial clerkships or top law firms within 10 months.
Penn Engineering graduates frequently progress into product, data, and software roles at Fortune 500 firms.
Undergrad
1st Nov (Early Decision), 1st Jan (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Rolling — varies by programme
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — select graduate programmes only
Penn's campus sits in West Philadelphia, a walkable 299-acre urban campus with labs, libraries, and green quads all within easy reach.
Philadelphia is the sixth-largest US city. Students get access to top museums, strong public transit, and a lower cost of living than New York or Boston.
F-1 Student Visa required
Valid passport (6+ months)
I-20 form from Penn
Proof of funds for full programme
SEVIS fee payment ($350)
DS-160 form & visa interview
