Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Pennsylvania. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 39 | $70,600 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 37 | $58,570 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 28 | $70,600 | See → |
| Business & management | 26 | $87,970 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 18 | $70,600 | See → |
| Social sciences | 18 | $70,600 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $70,600 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 16 | $70,600 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 14 | $46,540 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 14 | $70,600 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 13 | $70,600 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 11 | $70,600 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $70,600 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | See → | |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at the University of Pennsylvania
The job market for the University of Pennsylvania's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Pennsylvania cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $70,600 a year; half of the University of Pennsylvania's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $46,540 and $70,600. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $87,970, life sciences & biotechnology $46,540.
How is the University of Pennsylvania ranked?
The University of Pennsylvania is ranked #15 by QS (2026), #14 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #14 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Marketing (#1) and Nursing (#2).
What IELTS score does the University of Pennsylvania need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (24 of the 29 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Pennsylvania offer?
263 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (39), education & teaching (37) and public health & allied health (28).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Pennsylvania's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.