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Penn's Heritage. As America’s first university, Penn has a history that dates back to 1740 and shares many ties with the colonial city of Philadelphia and the birth of our nation. Our History
When applying to Penn, undergraduates are asked to choose one of the University’s four undergraduate schools (the College, Wharton, Penn Engineering, or Penn Nursing), or a coordinated dual-degree, accelerated, or specialized program that will serve as home base throughout their academic journey.
The University of Pennsylvania, commonly referenced as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
There’s no one path to success here. Penn has four undergraduate schools that each offer unique opportunities, all on one campus. And our students have access to all of them. You’ll choose a school or program to serve as your home base, but you’ll never be limited to just one thing.
On Wharton’s Ripple Effect podcast, Professor Jeremy Siegel talks about his bestselling book and how investment strategies have changed over the years. Read on Knowledge at Wharton. More Stories.
We are the Perelman School of Medicine -- the Nation's First -- and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania -- the nation's first hospital built by a medical school. Our heritage is the cornerstone for our future and the legacy which supports our pursuit of the highest standards in education, research, and patient care.
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The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin—the famous diplomat, author, inventor, and scientist. Penn is one of eight private universities known as the Ivy League. There are over 28,000 students at Penn, including over 6,900 international students.
Majors and More. A series of dinner discussions on majors, minors and academic options held each semester by the College in collaboration with the College Houses and academic departments and programs. Learn More.
Our campus was created with Penn students in mind—our four undergraduate and twelve graduate schools, three teaching hospitals, and 100+ research centers are all within a 10-minute walk of each other, so you have easy access to the entire University and unlimited opportunities to explore.
