University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, is a private Ivy League research university founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740 and is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to education. Penn offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various schools — including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Wharton Business School, Law, Medicine, and Nursing — combining rigorous academics with real-world application. With a significant portion of students coming from international backgrounds, the university fosters a globally engaged campus community. Penn strongly emphasizes access and social mobility through generous financial aid, ensuring talented students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds can attend. Its reputation for research, leadership, and innovation is bolstered by its Philadelphia location, which provides access to major business, healthcare, and cultural ecosystems.

