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University of Pennsylvania

Penn · Philadelphia, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1740
#11
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Pennsylvania ranks #11 globally — #15 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #14 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #14 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #15 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Pennsylvania places #11 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#15
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#14
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#14
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#15
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Founded
1740
Total students
≈ 26,000
International students
≈ 23%
Group
Ivy League
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Pennsylvania by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Nursing #1 #1
Medicine / Clinical #14 #2 #6
Biological Sciences #20 #2 #5
Marketing #3
Law #22 #36 #3
Statistics #26 #3
Accounting & Finance #6 #5
Business & Management #7 #18
Communication & Media #7 #18
Psychology #15 #8 #7 #8
Economics & Econometrics #12 #14 #8
Dentistry #17 #8
Automation & Control #10
Business & Economics #10
Social Sciences & Management #11 #13
Biotechnology #38 #11
Clinical & Health #11
Education #50 #12 #27 #72
Political Science & IR #66 #12
Arts & Humanities #35 #14 #17
Linguistics #15
Veterinary Science #17 #51-75
Life Sciences & Medicine #19 #17
English Language & Literature #19
Anatomy & Physiology #21
Sociology #29 #21
History #23
Public Health #37 #25
History of Art #26-50
Mathematics #45 #151-200 #27
Modern Languages #31
Natural / Physical Sciences #55 #31
Anthropology #32
Chemistry #33 #76-100 #102
Architecture #34
Engineering & Technology #90 #34 #260
Archaeology #36
Computer Science #36 #39 #101-150 #93
Artificial Intelligence #36 #151-200 #162
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #40 #47 #58
Physics & Astronomy #48 #46 #47
Philosophy #51-100
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Public Administration #51-100
Biomedical Engineering #51-75
Library & Information Science #51-75
Chemical Engineering #53 #301-400
Materials Science #57 #151-200 #104
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #83
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #99 #151-200 #347
Earth & Geosciences #201-275 #201-300 #99
Art & Design #101-150
Geography #101-150
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #162
Environmental Science #151-200 #414
Agriculture & Forestry #173
Polymer Science #220
Food Science & Technology #237

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of Pennsylvania ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Pennsylvania ranks #15 in QS 2026, #14 in THE 2026, #14 in ARWU 2025 and #15 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #11 globally.

Is University of Pennsylvania a Ivy League university?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Ivy League.

When was University of Pennsylvania founded?

University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740.

What percentage of University of Pennsylvania students are international?

Approximately 23% of University of Pennsylvania's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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