BA in Political Science
at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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BA in Political Science
at
University of Pennsylvania
Overview

The University of Pennsylvania offers a really good BA in Political Science program at the UG level, which lasts for 4 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The University of Pennsylvania tuition fee for the first year of the BA in Political Science is USD 68,686 (INR 6,593,169). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around USD 19,174 (INR 1,840,512).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹65.29 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA in Political Science

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BA in Political Science
at
University of Pennsylvania
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Pennsylvania BA in Political Science fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

housing
food
other utilities

These contribute to the total cost of living estimated at USD 19,174 (INR 1,840,512). The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Pennsylvania. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of USD 68,686 (INR 6,593,169) for University of Pennsylvania. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of Pennsylvania BA in Political Science.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 65,28,674
Application Fee	INR 7,129

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 18,22,508
Insurance	INR 4,19,365

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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BA in Political Science
at
University of Pennsylvania
Entry Requirements

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Applicant must have completed high school diploma or equivalent

Subject Rrequires:

English

Social Studies

Math

Science

Foreign Language

University would like to see:

a curiosity in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences

an ability to apply classroom knowledge to the real world

a strong preparation in a balanced and advanced college preparatory curriculum
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BA in Political Science
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University of Pennsylvania
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#6	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#7	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#14	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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BA in Political Science
at
University of Pennsylvania
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Pennsylvania
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Stressful

Friendly

Internships2.7

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life3.4

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.6

Safety3

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration2.7

Anonymous

BA in Architecture - Batch of 2027

3.3

The campus is quite happening and safe as well.

Tips: So as a freshman, you will not have the option but to reside in campus housing in the first year of college. Following this, you are allowed to switch after, but till then, you will most likely be given a randomly assigned roommate as well. The campus is quite happening and safe as well. The Springs Flying is something to look forward to, and there are a lot of social gatherings in the form of mixers, games and events. The classes include active participation, which may help save your grades as well.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3675

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2025

2.7

The university has a good campus and loads of resources to live a wholesome student life.

Tips: The university is expensive and the city is not really that safe. The workload is high with a lot of assignments. The university offers a diverse range of courses but lacks concentration on one. Prospects of engineering jobs are low with not many university recruiters approaching students for post-study options.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 0

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024Read more

Priyanshu Mittal Verified Icon

MSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics - Batch of 2024

3.7

Give a second thought before applying.

Tips: The university life here is very much different from that in India. At least in engineering, students spend most of their time completing assignments and completing lectures. UPenn doesn't offer scholarships to Master's students but you can apply for part-time job as soon as you are on campus which will help you meet your living costs. Though the city is great, I would advise anybody who is coming to definitely give it a second thought as the job market right now is not good and doesn't look like will be better soon.

Likes (Public transportation): Philadelphia has buses, inter and intra-city trains, subways as well as trams. Also, it is easy to get cabs. Philadelphia as a city is small, hence, it is easy to go from one place to another through public transport. Furthermore, the university is located in the heart so one can go to most places by walking or cycling.

Dislikes (Value for money): Being an IVY League, the fee for the program is a lot. But compared to other universities UPenn doesn't have affiliation with the working industry. So the students don't get any benefit while looking for jobs in the market. At least in the US going to cheaper universities would be a better choice

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.0

Challenging and Stressful but equally rewarding experience at this college.

Tips: There are no scholarships available and there is no significant cultural shift. Transitioning with respect to weather may take time. Overall, university courses are good but challenging, and finding jobs and internship can be difficult. While on-campus jobs are available and helpful, they do not offer any tuition fee waivers.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at this college are highly approachable and knowledgeable. They employ an intuitive teaching method and assign practical tasks. The teaching faculty is mostly of Asian and American background representing all types of specializations in Electrical engineering. The courses are rather challenging and not easy.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2024Read more

Rajnish Gupta Verified Icon

Scientific Computing, MSE - Batch of 0

3.5

Best learning experience.

Tips: The University might not exactly be what you expected. It is a great learning experience, and there are a lot of things to do, that it can become overwhelming and stressful at times. But if I were to choose to do it again, at some other time, with a better job market, I would. Try not to get distracted by a lot of things you see around you, as that can happen initially.

Likes (Public transportation): Philly has great and affordable public transport, you can reach pretty much anywhere in 30-40 mins, and most places of interest, downtown can be accessed in 10-15mins through the subway from University, and the transport runs at longer hours, although not the safest way to travel during certain hours the day if you're alone, but that comes in safety as per the city. The connectivity and timing itself are great.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no Indian food options in University dining, and in general Indian food options around Philly are although not limited, but are not excellent, or anywhere close to what you can find in cities like NYC, Jersey or Chicago. There is a lot of frozen food at Indian Stores, but that is not the most healthy option out there.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024Read more

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BA in Political Science
at
University of Pennsylvania
Highlights

BA in Political Science is offered by School of Arts & Sciences under University of Pennsylvania, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.