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#13 in World

#8 in USA

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University of Pennsylvania Ranking

#8

Country level
Shiksha Popularity Rank
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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#13

THE Ranking

#14

ARWU Ranking

#14

QS Ranking

#15

US News Ranking

#15
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Q:   How is the University of Pennsylvania ranked?
A: 

According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the overall ranking of the UPenn University is #8. In terms of global rankings, the institute secures a rank #12 among all higher educational institutes worldwide.

Given below are the ranks attained by the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia:

Particulars

Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025

Overall University Ranking

#8

Biology

#13

Biomedical Engineering

#11

Mechanical Engineering

#21

Electrical Engineering

#19

Mathematics

#19

Physics

#20

Q:   Is it difficult to get admission at University of Pennsylvania?
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The University of Pennsylvania is very competitive for international student admissions with an acceptance rate of around 5.4%. This shows that only 5 students are selected for admissions out of 100 every year. However, students can easily be considered if they have submitted all the required documents by the given deadlines. Some of the general documents that are required at Penn University are academic transcripts, GRE or GMAT scores, English language scores, and additional documents that will increase their chances of securing an admission at the university. 

Q:   Would you choose UPenn over Columbia?
A: 

If we look at the comparison below, both UPenn and Columbia are the most prestigious universities. The universities are almost at the same level in terms of rankings, graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, and acceptance rate. Students must choose either university based on their expenses, and course preference. The comparison between the two is given below:

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UPenn

Columbia University

National rankings

#10

#13

Graduation rate

88%

88%

Student-faculty ratio

8:1

6:1

Acceptance Rate

6%

4%

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University of Pennsylvania Course Ranking

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#20
Shiksha popularity ranking

MS

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#20

US News

#7

THE

#16

QS

#19

ARWU

#49
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Specializations in MS Program

Biomedical Engineering

Shiksha

#10

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#7
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Biology

Shiksha

#13

THE

#16

QS

#19
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#2
Shiksha popularity ranking

MBA/PGDM

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Shiksha

#2

QS

#1

US News

#1

FT

#1

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#2
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#19
Shiksha popularity ranking

B.E. / B.Tech

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Shiksha

#19

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#11
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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Biomedical Engineering

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#10

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#11
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Mechanical Engineering

Shiksha

#18

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#20
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Q:   Which one is better for MBA - Harvard Business School or Wharton Business School?
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Harvard Business School of Harvard University as well as the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania are one of the top three business schools in the world and thus getting a degree from either of these is equally prestigious. In terms of rankings, the Wharton Business School has an upper hand. However, Harvard Business School offers more affordable education.

We have given below a comprehensive comparison of both the business schools below:

ParticularsHarvard Business SchoolThe Wharton School
Acceptance Rate3.4%5.9%
Average Package

Median Base Salary: USD 175,000 (INR 1.45 Cr)

Median Signing Bonus: USD 30,000 (INR 25 L)

Annual Base Salary: USD 175,000 (INR 1.45 Cr)

Signing Bonus: USD 30,000 (INR 25 L)

Guaranteed Bonus: USD 30,000 (INR 25 L)

First-year Tuition FeesINR 18 L - 62 LINR 35 L - 73 L

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.17

Q:   Is Wharton the best Business school for MBA?
A: 

According to the rankings released by Financial times for the year 2025, the Wharton School ranks at #1 for it's MBA programs around the globe. According to US World and News, the Business programs of the University of Pennsylvania which are provided under Wharton, are ranked #1 among the 124 best trade schools of the world. The QS ranking on the other hand has given the UPenn Wharton School, #2 rank consecutively for two years, 2025 and 2024.

 

Q:   What are the Business course rankings at University of Pennsylvania?
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The Business course rankings at University of Pennsylvania are given as follows:

Year

QS- Global MBA

US News and World Report- Graduate Business School

2019

3

1

2020

1

1

2021

2

1

2022

2

2

2023

3

1

Also read: Top MBA Universities in USA

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University of Pennsylvania Ranking by US News & World Report 2025

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1415– / –
National University6107
Best Graduate Law Schools45– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools3– / –– / –
Best Graduate Nursing Schools36– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools101211
Biomedical Engineering PG87– / –
Chemical Engineering PG1919– / –
Computer Engineering PG2017– / –
Electrical Engineering PG2023– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA
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86– / –
Finance MBA
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11– / –
Graduate Business School
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11– / –
Information Systems MBA
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MBA Business Analytics
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34– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG1717– / –
Supply Chain Management MBA
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1417– / –
UG Business111
UG Computer Engineering25– / –– / –
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering171920
UG Mechanical Engineering202120

University of Pennsylvania Comparison with Other Universities: US News & World Report

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University of Pennsylvania Ranking by the Guardian 2025

University of Pennsylvania Comparison with Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education)

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University of Pennsylvania Ranking by FT (Financial Times) 2025

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University of Pennsylvania Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

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121115
Accounting and Finance
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89– / –
Architecture and Built Environment4439– / –
Art and Design151101– / –
Biological Sciences1919– / –
Communication and Media Studies78– / –
Engineering and Technology
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Global MBA
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221
Law and Legal Studies2929– / –
Mathematics3941– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering8584– / –
Medicine1613– / –
Nursing12– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology4429– / –
Physics and Astronomy6041– / –
Politics5173– / –
Sociology3630– / –

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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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141614
Arts and Humanities161715
Clinical and Health151010
Engineering
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363634
Law342124
Life Sciences211716
PG Business and Economics
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131213
PG Computer Science
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353436
Psychology988
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University of Pennsylvania ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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141414
Law33– / –
Mathematics101101– / –
Nursing11– / –
Physics4349– / –
Political Sciences1016– / –
Sociology2235– / –

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University of Pennsylvania
Bloomberg Ranking 2025

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University of Pennsylvania Bloomberg Ranking 2025

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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
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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
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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
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AnonymousVerified Icon
Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2024
3
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
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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
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MSE Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.6
Biotech research powerhouse. Amazing opportunities.
Tips: For the CBE department, most research is in the biotech sector and so are the jobs and internships. Professors are very nice and will help you if you ask for it. The courses are tough but are of very high quality. However, the CBE courses are very theoretical.
Dislikes (Safety): Philadelphia is not a very safe city. There are lots of break-ins and thefts. Cycles parked outside will get stolen even if locked. The Penn campus is very safe with good security. Penn also has shuttles that run at night and walking escorts for student safety.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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AnonymousVerified Icon
Robotics, MSE - Batch of 2024
4.3
Lots of work and hard courses but great program. Effort is respected
Tips: The classes consist of diverse ethnicities and you hence experience an initial cultural shock. Scholarships are not available for MS students. RA opportunities are also very selective for MS students. TA opportunities are much easier to come by. Quite happy with my choice of university.
Likes (Student Life): Regular socializing events are conducted on campus. Study environment is not too stressful. Happy hours are organized once a month by every department and apart from that all the festivities also have an associated event. Regional festivities are dealt with by the Pan-Asian community and it depends on their yearly budget.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Hard to find a job that sponsors H1B. The green card process is another big headache. H1B is got through a lottery system and is then renewed every 3 years until you are eligible to apply for a green card. And you need to hold the green card for a certain number of years before you are eligible for citizenship.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1150
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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All three Business Schools are ranked best for their Business and Management courses. They are highly ranked by the top-ranking bodies for Business and Management Studies.  

The table below shows the QS Rankings of the best Business Schools globally: 

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Harvard University 

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Stanford University 

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For the Class of 2029, UPenn received approximately 9,500 applications through the Early Decision plan, of which almost 1,300 students were admitted by the university. This makes the University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate stand at roughly 13.6%, which is on the more selective side; however, at

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While the business schools like Harvard, Stanford GSB, and Wharton are among the top schools to pursue Business and Management, Wharton is the least selective of all three. 

Wharton's larger class size (866 in MBA Class 2026) is the main reason for its accessibility. Wharton seeks students with stro

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Interviews are conducted at the Wharton School as a part of the Wharton MBA application process. Although these interviews are conducted via an interview only. They are one-on-one interviews focusing on the professional experience, career goals, candidate's leadership skills, and the fundamental ans

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Yes, an MBA at Wharton UPenn is completely worth it for Indians investing over 90L for studies. The programme is designed for students looking for a quantitative, leadership-driven, and globally popular MBA program, and for those aiming career in Consulting, Finance, Tech, or Entrepreneurship fields

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