Academics
Anchored in the liberal arts and sciences and enriched by the integrated resources of 4 undergraduate and 12 graduate schools, a University of Pennsylvania education is intellectually dynamic and useful. Penn’s world-class faculty facilitates research, exploration and service learning as tools for positive change.
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You'll have a home in one (or two) of Penn's four undergraduate schools, but you can take courses, pursue minors, conduct research, or even pursue a second degree.
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Penn undergraduates across all four schools fulfill their writing requirement through Critical Writing Seminars, small classes offered by the Critical Writing Program.
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Undergraduate Schools
Students get an exceptional liberal arts and sciences foundation alongside a world-class education in nursing, engineering, and business.
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Interdisciplinary Programs
With a menu of 4,200 courses, 14 inter-school minors, and 7 innovative dual-degree programs, Penn students cross traditional academic boundaries with ease.
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Our Faculty
Leading voices in their fields, our professors come to Penn for the opportunity to teach and research with some of the world’s brightest undergraduates.
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Undergraduate Research and Learning
$700+ million in research funding each year means countless opportunities for Penn undergraduates.
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Hubs for Innovation and Cultural Learning
Penn’s learning hubs are physical and intellectual spaces for student-directed innovation and creativity.
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After Penn
Our graduates’ lives reflect the values of their alma mater: purposeful, service oriented, and engaged.