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Data Science, MSE
 at 
University of Pennsylvania 
Overview

Duration

1.5 - 2 years
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Tuition & Fees

43.52 Lakh
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Data Science, MSE
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Fees

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Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 43,52,207
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InsuranceINR 3,73,553
TransportationINR 1,25,642
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 24ᵗʰ February 2025

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Data Science, MSE
 at 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What does UPenn look for in an applicant?
A: 

According to the official source, UPenn believes in conducting a thorough review of the applications once they are received. The comprehensive review includes various aspects that are beyond academics. Although academics will remain the foremost factors, things like extracurricular activities, community service, and interests outside the classroom are highly crucial. 

Q:   Is Penn better than Harvard?
A: 

The University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, both are the most reputed institutions in the USA. There is no comparison between them. However, students can decide where to go as both of them are extremely popular and can lead to a successful career. Students with extremely excellent performance can make a place in either of two as their acceptance rates are very low. The Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.41% which is the second the lowest in history and UPenn acceptance rate is 5.4%. Both universities provide a wide range of programs in over 100 specializations and their tuition costs are high. Students can check the below comparison table and decide where they must apply:

Particulars

UPenn

Harvard University

Acceptance Rate

5.4%

3.41%

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:   Which is more prestigious, Penn State or University of Pennsylvania?
A: 

UPenn is quite competitive as its acceptance rate is around 7%, whereas, Penn State University acceptance rate is around 55%. The final decision to take admission to a certain university depends on various parameters such as course availability, location, tuition fee, etc. The highlights of both these universities are given below: 

ParametersPenn State UniversityUPenn
Ranking#89 (QS World University Ranking 2025)#11 (QS World University Ranking 2025)
No. of UG programs275+90
Most popular majorsEngineering; Psychology; Social SciencesSocial Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs

Data Science, MSE
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 at 
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Internship AvailableYes

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Students also asked

Q:   Is Indian food available on or near the UPenn campus?
A: 

While Indian food is available in limited quantity on campus, there are multiple places to find authentic Indian food off campus.

Listed below are some popular places to find Indian food near the campus:

Indian Food Restaurant

Known for

Address

Desi Chaat House

Indian Chaat such as Panipuri, Delhi Chaat, Vada Pav Appertizer

501 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

New Delhi Indian Restaurant

Non Vegetarian Food oiptions: Butter Chicken, Goat Curry, Lamb Saag, Chicken Tikka Masala & Rice & Mango Lassi

1634 South St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Tiffin Bistro

Both Veg & Non Veg options are available

1100 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

King of Tandoor

Great for starters such as: Vegetable Korma, Grilled Meat Appetizer, Shrimp Curry

1824 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130

Lovash Indian Cuisine

Better suited for takeouts

236 South St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. 

Q:   Is it difficult to get admission at University of Pennsylvania?
A: 

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:   Which Business School ranks better- Harvard Business School or the Wharton School or the Stanford Graduate School of Business?
A: 

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: 

Business Schools/Universities 

QS World Ranking 2025 

Harvard University 

#1 

Stanford University 

#3 

University of Pennsylvania 

#9 

 The table below shows the Shiksha Popularity Rankings of MBA offered at these top universities: 

Business Courses 

Harvard University Ranking 

Stanford University Ranking  

University of Pennsylvania  

Ranking 

Master of Business Administration 

#7 

#2 

#3 

Q:   How hard is it to get into UPenn Early Decision?
A: 

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 the same time, a lot higher than the UPenn regular acceptance rate of a mere 3.7%. 

Decision PlanStudent ApplicationsStudents AcceptedUPenn Acceptance Rate 2025-26
Early Decision 9,5001,29213.6%
Regular Decision62,5002,3123.7%
Overall72,5443,5304.9%
Q:   Does Wharton UPenn accept Indian 3-year bachelor's degrees?
A: 

Yes, to fulfill the basic eligibility, international students must hold a 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university, along with having a strong academic background. For programs like B.Com, BSc, or BA degrees, and additional requirements like professional achievements, GMAT/GRE scores, quantitative rigor, and more. To improve your overall application, students can also submit essays, an optional statement, test scores, supplemental courses from Coursera, HBS, and analytical skills through work.

University of Pennsylvania
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.4/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Stressful
  • Friendly
Student Views
  • 43% students never faced discrimination in this university
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
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
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.
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MSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
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
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BA in  Architecture - Batch of 2027
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
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.
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Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
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.
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Scientific Computing, MSE - Batch of 0
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
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.
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Data Science, MSE
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University of Pennsylvania 
Highlights

  • Penn's Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Data Science prepares students for a wide range of data-centric careers, whether in technology and engineering, consulting, science, policy-making, or understanding patterns in literature, art or communications.
  • The Data Science Program can typically be completed in one-and-a-half to two years. It blends leading edge courses in core topics such as machine learning, big data analytics and statistics, with a variety of electives and an opportunity to apply these techniques in a domain specialization - a depth area - of choice.

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