What GPA do you need for UPenn Masters?

The UPenn allows students with a GPA score between 3 and 3.5 for PG programs. Students should get a min GPA score of 3.2 for Engineering program, whereas it is 3.5 for Arts and Science. Students should have a UG degree and submit documents like a resume, SOP, LOR, transcripts, English language requirements, and more.

Is Penn as good as Harvard?

Both UPann and Harvard are popular universities. Both are good in different ways. Students who are looking for programs like Law, Policy, Humanity should choose Harvard, where students who want to study Business, Healthcare, Tech should choose UPenn.

What programs are UPenn known for?

The UPenn provides over 200 UG and PG programs to international students. Some available fields are Business, Finance, Nursing, Engineering, Arts, Science, and more. Some popular programs are Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology, Accounting, and more.

What is the best programme at UPenn?

The University of Pennsylvania provides many popular programs to international students. Some popular programs are Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Accounting, MBA, Finance, and more. Students can check the UPenn PG Rankings as per US News below: Popular programs UPenn Graduate School Ranking (US News) Accounting #2 Business Analytics #4 Entrepreneurship #6 Finance #1 Marketing #2

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Q: Is UPenn good for computer science?

The University of Pennsylvania awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year. As a result, the school was ranked #84 in terms of popularity among all schools and universities that offer this degree. This represents a 1% increase over the previous year when 107 degrees were awarded. UPenn was ranked #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings of the best universities for comp Science majors. This places it in the top 5% of all universities in the country in this field of study. It is also the second-best in Pennsylvania. AI and ML, computer systems, computer vision, robots, databases, graphics, security, programming languages, software engineering, data science, HCI, technology & finance, and more fields are available to CS Master's students.

Q: Is UPenn part of the Ivy League?

Yes, University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Ivy League. UPenn offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, UPenn is ranked at #13 in World and #8 in USA.

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Penn is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, Penn has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Penn`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, Penn remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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University of Pennsylvania fee structure plays an important role for Indian students to decide on their budget. Of the total fees charged, tuition cost is the major part, but expenses like housing, food and grocery and travel are critical, too.

Want to know how it would cost you to study at University of Pennsylvania as an Indian student? Check out the table below:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
B.A.	INR 54,97,421 - 61,98,225	INR 3,79,911 - 3,98,139	INR 95,835	INR 16,69,080 - 17,30,262
B.Arch	INR 54,97,421	INR 3,79,911	INR 95,835	INR 17,11,853
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 31,81,863 - 61,98,225	INR 74,719 - 3,98,139	INR 83,202 - 95,835	INR 16,69,080 - 17,30,262
B.J.M.C.	INR 54,97,421 - 59,65,225	INR 3,63,577 - 3,79,911	INR 93,489 - 95,835	INR 16,69,080 - 17,11,853
B.Sc.	INR 54,97,421 - 59,65,225	INR 3,23,330 - 3,79,911	INR 83,202 - 95,835	INR 16,69,080 - 17,11,853
BBA	INR 54,97,421 - 59,65,225	INR 74,719 - 3,98,139	INR 95,835	INR 16,69,080 - 17,30,262
BSN	INR 54,97,421	INR 3,79,911	INR 95,835	INR 17,30,262
LL.M.	INR 33,22,908 - 67,39,846	INR 3,79,911 - 3,98,139	INR 85,187	INR 16,14,214

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Q: How much does University of Pennsylvania cost for Indian students?

The University of Pennsylvania tuition fee is between INR 15L and INR 61L for UG, and INR 17L and INR 82L for PG programs. International students can check the tuition fee for the popular programs below:

Course	Tuition
M.A.	INR 32.86 L - 62.97 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 39.35 L - 79.38 L
MS	INR 19.34 L - 82.1 L
Others PG	INR 23.23 L - 63.32 L
PG Certificate	INR 17.19 L - 67.66 L
MSN	INR 33.23 L - 67.4 L
MSN	INR 56.54 L - 71.04 L
M.Arch	INR 49.6 L - 55.06 L
MPH	INR 31.86 L

Q: How is the University of Pennsylvania ranked?

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: What are the Business course rankings at University of Pennsylvania?

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

Q: How much is University of Pennsylvania tuition fee for international students?

UPenn offers a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. UPenn tuition fees for international students may vary from course to course. Generally, the tuition fee at Penn depends on the type of course and level of study. The tuition fees for an academic year for international students are given as follows:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS	INR 17.58L - 61.87L
MBA/PGDM	INR 69.63L
Others PG	INR 21.12L - 64.58L
PG Certificate	INR 14.06L - 61.51L
BE / BTech	INR 43.62L - 46.12L

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Q: Is UPenn good for computer science?

The University of Pennsylvania awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year. As a result, the school was ranked #84 in terms of popularity among all schools and universities that offer this degree. This represents a 1% increase over the previous year when 107 degrees were awarded.

UPenn was ranked #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings of the best universities for comp Science majors. This places it in the top 5% of all universities in the country in this field of study. It is also the second-best in Pennsylvania. AI and ML, computer systems, computer vision, robots, databases, graphics, security, programming languages, software engineering, data science, HCI, technology & finance, and more fields are available to CS Master's students.

Q: How much does Wharton MBA cost for Indian students?

Wharton's MBA application cost is $275 and is non-refundable. With your application, you can pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). MBA at Wharton for Indian students is quite expensive. The table below highlights the total cost of pursuing MBA at Wharton:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	INR 70,06,349

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,28,445
Insurance	INR 3,32,594
Transportation	INR 73,470
Books and Supplies	INR 5,59,524
Personal Expenses	INR 3,40,106
Total	INR 27,34,139

Q: Is UPenn part of the Ivy League?

Yes, University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Ivy League. UPenn offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, UPenn is ranked at #13 in World and #8 in USA.

Q: Is Penn better than Harvard?

The University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, both are the most reputed institutions in the USA. There is no comparison between them. Students can check the below comparison table and decide where they must apply-

Particulars	UPenn	Harvard University
Acceptance Rate	6%	3%
Tuition Cost	Between INR 18L and INR 72L for Masters and INR 51L and INR 57L for undergraduate programs.	Between INR 18L and INR 72L for Masters and INR 45L and INR 49L for undergraduate programs.
Courses	UG=90+, PG=100+	UG=50+, PG=100+

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UPenn

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Acceptance Rate

Tuition Cost

Between INR 18L and INR 72L for Masters and INR 51L and INR 57L for undergraduate programs.

Between INR 18L and INR 72L for Masters and INR 45L and INR 49L for undergraduate programs.

Courses

UG=90+, PG=100+

UG=50+, PG=100+

Q: Has the US World and News ranked the University of Pennsylvania in 2026?

Yes, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked by the US News and World Report rankings in the National University category. The UPenn ranking is #7 in the year 2026 under US World.

Look at the other rankings given below in the table (US World Rankings 2026) -

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools: #11
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering: #20
UG Mechanical Engineering: #20

Q: Is UPenn ranked by Times Higher Education in 2026?

Yes, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked in the year 2026. As per the University of Pennsylvania World Rankings, there is no change in the position of the university.

The university ranking in 2026 is at #14 which is the same for the last year too.

There are top rankings in categories like -

Psychology
Clinical and Health PG Business and Economics
Arts and Humanities
Life Science

Q: Would you choose UPenn over Columbia?

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:

Particular	UPenn	Columbia University
National rankings	#10	#13
Graduation rate	88%	88%
Student-faculty ratio	8:1	6:1
Acceptance Rate	6%	4%

Q: Is Wharton the best Business school for MBA?

According to rankings by Financial times for 2026, Wharton School ranks at #3 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 #6 among the 124 best trade schools of the world. The QS MBA ranking on the other hand has given the UPenn Wharton School, #1 rank in 2026.

Q: Did Elon Musk attend the University of Pennsylvania?

Yes, Elon Musk is among the illustrious lists of notable alumni of the University of Pennsylvania.

Founder of companies like SpaceX, Tesla & Open AI, Musk pursued a dual degree at the institute. A BA in Physics & a BS in Economics.

He later, enrolled at Stanford, briefly, for a PhD course before leaving to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.

Q: Has any Indian graduated from the University of Pennsylvania?

Yes, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Jayant Sinha are two popular Indian alumni members of the Pennsylvania Uni.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda is an Indian Columnist, Author, and Former Model. Additionally, she has been a Columnist for Daily News and Analysis and Vogue India.

Jayant Sinha is an Indian politician who is the Member of Indian Parliament and formerly the Minister of State for Finance and the Minister of State for Civil Aviation in the Government of India. He pursued a Master of Science in Energy Management & Policy in UPenn University.

Q: Is UPenn the oldest university?

University of Pennsylvania is considered to be the 4^th the oldest university in the United States. It was founded in the year 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. It was the year 1751 in which the university started its journey with children of the gentry and working class as the Academy and Charitable School in the Province of Pennsylvania.

It is interesting to note that the University of Pennsylvania acquired its present name in the year 1791.

Q: Which were some of the top employers for graduates of 2022 at UPenn?

Some of the top employers of the year 2022 were:

Upenn Top Employers of 2022
Accenture Strategy	Apple
Adobe INC.	Amazon
Achieve Partners	American Express
Alpine Investors	Apollo Global Management

Q: Why should I choose to study at University of Pennsylvania?

UPenn University is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars:

Parameters	Stars (Shiksha Reviews)
Overall	3.5
Public Transportation	4.7
Quality of Faculty	4.2
Part-time Work	4.0
Value for Money	3.3
Indian Food	3.3
Student Life	3.3
Post-study Jobs	3.2
Permanent Immigration	3.0
Safety	2.8
Internships	2.8

Q: Did Donald Trump attend the University of Pennsylvania?

Yes, American President Donald Trump is a notable alumni of the University of Pennsylvania.

Trump graduated with a degree in BS in Economics, in 1968, from the UPenn business school: Wharton.

His past educational background included attending the Fordham University in 1964 & the New York Military Academy, a boarding school in the US, prior to his college education.

Q: Does Amazon hire from UPenn?

Yes, Silicon Valley based tech giant Amazon is one of the top employers of the University of Pennsylvania.

UPenn MBA grads are very much of demand to some other top companies such as-

JP Morgan Chase & Co
Accenture
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley & Walmart

Q: What is the placement rate at University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania placement rate for MBA is 93.1%. UPenn grads work for top firms such as Accenture, Amazon, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Microsoft, etc.

Q: What is the average salary of University of Pennsylvania graduates?

The University of Pennsylvania placement rate is 93.1% for MBA graduates. UPenn grads work for top sector such as Information Technology, Engineering, Business Development, etc. UPenn MBA grads can earn-

Industry	Mean Salary in USD
Legal & Professional Service	USD 225,000
Consulting	USD 190,000
Financial Services	USD 175,000
Energy	USD 165,000
Manufacturing	USD 163,000
Health Care	USD 163,000
Technology	USD 162,750

Q: When will I hear back from the University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania accepts international applications either through the Common Application or the Coalition Application for UG programsand Graduate Application portal for PG programs.

UPenn takes about 8 - 10 weeks to evaluate applications and send out the admission offers.

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Where do UPenn MBA graduates work?

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As per the university's linked UPenn graduates are employed by the following top employers-

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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Google
The Wharton School

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What is the average package for the University of Pennsylvania MBA?

Answered a month ago

In 2025 the median salary for UPenn MBA graduates stood to be USD 185k or INR 1.28 Cr. Overall the median salary for UPenn students stands at INR 100k or INR 90L

Ridhi

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What are the top programs opted by University of Pennsylvania alumni?

Answered 2 weeks ago

University of Pennsylvania offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. The top programs opted by UPenn alumni are listed below-

Economics
Psychology
Computer Science
Finance
Political Science and Government

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Is it hard to get into University of Pennsylvania?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is around 5%, which makes it extremely competitive to get into.
For UPenn admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements.
UPenn offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students.

Anangsha Singh

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What is the acceptance rate of Wharton?

Answered a month ago

The Wharton School MBA acceptance rate for 2026 was 11-15%, meaning out of every 100 applications, only 11 to 15 students were given offer letter, which makes it bit difficult to get admission at this B-School.

Although, student can get admission to this Business School by fulfilling below mentioned

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