Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by The Wharton School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Wharton is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious business schools, consistently ranked among the global top 5 for Accounting & Finance, renowned for its unmatched strength in finance education.

Key advantages

World's oldest collegiate business school
Top 5 Globally for Accounting & Finance
Unmatched finance programme reputation
Ivy League network and brand
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsSpecialised Master's: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $78,000 – $92,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, competitive GMAT/GRE scores, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Exceptional outcomes into investment banking, private equity, and consulting; among the highest average MBA starting salaries globally.

Student experience

Rigorous, finance-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in finance, accounting, and analytics through the Wharton Research Data Services.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by The Wharton School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Wharton is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious business schools, consistently ranked among the global top 5 for Business & Management, renowned for its strength in finance and quantitative business education.

Key advantages

World's oldest collegiate business school
Top 5 Globally for Business & Management
Unmatched finance programme reputation
Ivy League network and brand
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsSpecialised Master's: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $78,000 – $92,000 per year (MBA; indicative, verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, competitive GMAT/GRE scores, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Exceptional outcomes into investment banking, private equity, and consulting; among the highest average MBA starting salaries globally.

Student experience

Rigorous, finance-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in finance, entrepreneurship, and analytics through the Wharton Research Data Services and multiple specialised centres.

Course

MBA

Offered by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: #1 in the World (2026)

Wharton is ranked #1 in the world for MBA (QS Global MBA Rankings 2026), one of the world's oldest and most prestigious business schools, renowned for its strength in finance and quantitative business education.

Key advantages

#1 Globally for MBA (QS 2026)
World's oldest collegiate business school
Unmatched finance programme reputation
Ivy League network and brand
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $170,000 – $190,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, competitive GMAT/GRE scores, typically several years of work experience. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 730+ (or GRE/Executive Assessment accepted)

Employability & placement

Exceptional outcomes into investment banking, private equity, and consulting; among the highest average MBA starting salaries globally.

Student experience

Rigorous, finance-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in finance, entrepreneurship, and analytics through the Wharton Research Data Services and multiple specialised centres.

Course

Marketing

Offered by The Wharton School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Wharton is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious business schools, consistently ranked among the global top for Marketing, renowned for its strength in quantitative marketing and analytics.

Key advantages

World's oldest collegiate business school
Top 5 Globally for Marketing
Strong quantitative marketing and analytics
Ivy League network and brand
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsSpecialised Master's: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $78,000 – $92,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, competitive GMAT/GRE scores, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Exceptional outcomes into brand management, marketing analytics, and consulting; among the highest average starting salaries globally.

Student experience

Rigorous, analytically-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in marketing analytics, consumer psychology, and pricing strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 15 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Penn's Department of Economics benefits from Wharton's finance strength and Penn's Ivy League brand, renowned for research in macroeconomics and econometrics.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Close ties with Wharton's finance faculty
Strong macroeconomics and econometrics research
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network
Philadelphia's affordable East Coast living

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $52,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with excellent academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into investment banking, consulting, and academic research, supported by close Wharton connections.

Student experience

Rigorous, research-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, econometrics, and labour economics. Strong ties with Wharton's finance department.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Weitzman School of Design

QS Architecture & Built Environment

Well-regarded US architecture schoolQS World Rank: #93 (parent institution)

Penn's Weitzman School of Design benefits from Penn's Ivy League brand and strong integration between architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Strong integration of architecture, planning, and landscape
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network
Philadelphia's affordable East Coast living
Renowned interdisciplinary design approach

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $55,000 – $65,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with excellent academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into leading architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture firms.

Student experience

Rigorous, design-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

Research in urban design, landscape architecture, and historic preservation.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Biology

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Penn's Department of Biology benefits from Penn's Ivy League brand and close ties to the Perelman School of Medicine, renowned for research in gene therapy and immunology.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Pioneering gene therapy research (mRNA vaccine origins)
Strong immunology research
Close ties to Perelman School of Medicine
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $52,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into gene therapy, immunology research, and biomedical research roles.

Student experience

Rigorous, research-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in gene therapy and mRNA technology, immunology, and cancer biology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by Penn Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: #1 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Ranked #1 in the world for Nursing (QS Subject Rankings 2026). Penn Nursing is one of the most prestigious nursing schools globally. Offers MSN and PhD programmes with cutting-edge research, an Ivy League environment, and exceptional career networks.

Key advantages

#1 Globally for Nursing (QS 2026)
Ivy League institution
World-class research facilities
Global clinical partnerships
Strong career outcomes
Financial aid available for international students

Programme & duration: MSN: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Part-time options available
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $70,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September) — main intake; some Spring (January) options
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0+PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: BSN or equivalent (non-nursing degrees considered for some tracks). Min GPA 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). RN licensure required for most post-professional programmes. SOP, LORs, transcripts.

Employability & placement

Near 100% graduate employment. Graduates placed in top hospitals, research institutions, government health agencies, and international organisations globally.

Student experience

Exceptional academic environment. Strong alumni network. Philadelphia offers a vibrant, affordable (compared to NYC) city experience for students.

Research strengths

Penn Nursing is a global leader in nursing science, with research in precision medicine, global health, cardiovascular nursing, and care delivery innovation.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 15 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Penn's Department of Psychology is renowned for pioneering research in positive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, benefiting from Penn's Ivy League brand and interdisciplinary research strength.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Pioneering positive psychology research (home of Martin Seligman)
Strong cognitive neuroscience programme
Interdisciplinary research strength
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years; MAPP (Applied Positive Psychology): 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $55,000 – $65,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into academic research, applied positive psychology roles, and clinical psychology training.

Student experience

Rigorous, research-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in positive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Home to the Penn Positive Psychology Center.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Penn Carey Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Penn Carey Law is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious law schools, consistently ranked among the global top, renowned for its strength in corporate and business law.

Key advantages

World's oldest collegiate law school (est. 1790)
Top 25 Globally for Law
Strong corporate and business law reputation
Ivy League network and brand
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $75,000 – $85,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record and references required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into corporate law firms, investment banking-adjacent legal roles, and business law practice.

Student experience

Rigorous, business-focused culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

World-leading research in corporate law, business law, and legal history through the Wharton-Penn Law connections.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Lauder Institute / Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #93

Penn's Lauder Institute offers a unique dual-degree combining an MBA with an MA in international studies, benefiting from Penn's Ivy League brand and Wharton's global business strength.

Key advantages

Ivy League institution
Unique MBA/MA international studies dual degree
Strong global business integration
Extensive elective flexibility
Large, powerful global alumni network
Philadelphia's affordable East Coast living

Programme & duration: MA/MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $75,000 – $88,000 per year (Lauder dual-degree; indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, work experience typically expected. Language proficiency in a regional specialisation required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into global business, international finance, and diplomatic-adjacent corporate roles.

Student experience

Rigorous, business-integrated culture. Philadelphia offers an affordable East Coast city experience relative to New York.

Research strengths

Research in global business strategy, international political economy, and diplomacy.

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