University of Pennsylvania campus
Philadelphia, United States
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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia·university
Scholarship available

#14

QS Rank

9%

Acceptance rate

$80,000

Tuition/yr

25,000

Enrollment

About University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia with particular strength in business (Wharton School), engineering, medicine, and liberal arts. Penn combines rigorous academics with practical, real-world education emphasizing career preparation. The university's location in Philadelphia provides access to major business and healthcare sectors. Penn offers distinctive dual-degree and interdisciplinary programs across its schools. The university emphasizes research and innovation, with strong partnerships across industries. Penn graduates enter leading positions in finance, technology, consulting, healthcare, and business.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#14
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#16
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#19
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#7

Campus & Location

Province

PA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,000/mo | Food: USD 400–620/mo | Affordable East Coast city with strong pharma, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(2)

Wharton MBA

Wharton School

Business & Management
MBA~$80k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Computer and Information Technology

School of Engineering & Applied Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$48k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fall, springPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.upenn.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Pennsylvania’s official website before applying.