University of Pennsylvania Reviews

"There are a lot of opportunities for all students, besides those that are science-focused. There are programs to help develop leadership skills, community building, and even outreach activities. Although the campus itself is relatively safe and the academic environment is great, you need to be very aware of your surroundings and the surrounding areas might not be so safe."

"It is a great program and the faculty and upper classmen want to help you learn and succeed. The surrounding area of Philly is exciting and fun. The only downsides are the cost of living and that the large animal hospital is not in the same area."

"It is a great program and the faculty and upper classmen want to help you learn and succeed. The surrounding area of Philly is exciting and fun. The only downsides are the cost of living and that the large animal hospital is not in the same area."

"Access to successful researchers and academics, however the institution lacks a strong support system for the student."

"UPenn is a great school! I am so proud to be able to attend this prestigious graduate school, and I know I will have no trouble finding a job after I receive my masters!"

"I've generally liked my professors but have not really felt challenged academically. Love being in the field 3 days a week. Some of the core classes are redundant."

"The University of Pennsylvania has many benefits including amazing professors, resources, and support. The cons included a tough time receiving financial aid, cost in general, and accessibility. The pros of the University are definitely on the academic side, being a great school for research based studies. The opportunities to grow and learn are copious. The largest factor in my education that brought me to UPenn and has really impressed me is the progressive teaching methods, progressive content taught in the program, and the amazing facilities to test many new methods of design."

"Pros: The professors and education I receive at Penn is fantastic. Cons: Very expensive and a lot of work"

"The MES program is available part or full-time, and is incredibly flexible. Fellow students range from fresh out of undergrad to working professionals several years out. The faculty are generally of high caliber, and the program support staff are friendly and helpful. Complaints from myself and peers I spoke with included feeling unprepared for more quantitative jobs and some advisors were better than others. Tuition is not cheap. The upside is access to the Penn network and faculty have great connections throughout the region that could help with your capstone project and, potentially, job hunt."

"The Penn Chemistry program has a well rounded faculty particularly in the Inorganic and Biological divisions. The organic faculty here are on the older side which means that often labs are well established. This means there can be a stifling of creativity in some respects. Otherwise, the lifestyle here is fairly laid back. Most groups work reasonable hours and do good research."

"Like most programs, what a student gets out of the program is heavily influenced by who their advisor is. However, there is a reasonably strong graduate student community, and the graduate students support each other in many very valuable ways."

"I actually like my program very much though I know it needs further improvement. No program is perfect and Penn BGS program already did a good job!"

"Pros: 1) Network of talented students 2) Good for career switching Cons: 1) Academics poor; lack of class choice 2) Sharing building with undergrads 3) Competitive to get into programs at Wharton"

"There is not much international students in the program. However, I received a lots of support and encouragement from professors, senior student as well as classmates. The academic environment is perfect, and of course it's going a long with a bit hard workload. I can overcome it with supports from UPenn and so do you. Life and transportation in Philadelphia is so great. I can go anywhere without worrying about having a car. UPenn was and is my first choice for graduate school."

"Pros: affordable city, nice campus Cons: lack of meaningful career support, particularly for people who don't have contacts at law firms or don't want to work at law firms"

"Penn Law is a wonderful place to be in school. Its reputation and faculty are both top-notch, and career services supports you throughout your entire time in law school. Philadelphia is a great city to be in."

"There has never been a day at school in which I am disappointed in my decision to pursue this degree. I am consistently challenged in academics, always meeting new and interesting people, all while having an absolutely fun time. This program has been an all-around wonderful experience that I will continue to recommend for years to come."

"Because the campus is in Philadelphia, everything is expensive and it tends to be difficult to get around. However, in the Classics program the professors make it clear from the beginning that they are there for the students and they want us to succeed. I feel challenges with the amount of work that is expected from me and that's what I wanted from the program."

"The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most notable schools in the country, and I believe I am receiving an honest and fulfilling education. The only issue is that they hardly give any financial aid, leaving a burden on students shoulders with the amount of student debt they will carry post graduating."

"It's an excellent program but very difficult. You need to be prepared to fully commit and work extremely hard. If you do, you'll do well."