The University of Pennsylvania is the first modern university in American history and one of the eight famous Ivy League universities in the United States.
The UniversityofPennsylvania (UPenn) is located in Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania. It is a top private research university in the world, one of the eight famous Ivy League universities, and one of the founding members of the association of american universities14.
1 is the fourth oldest higher education institution in the United States.
Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, the University of Pennsylvania is the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and the first modern institution of higher learning engaged in science, technology and humanities education in the United States.
2. Known as the birthplace of modern computer science civilization.
The University of Pennsylvania gave birth to the first general-purpose electronic computer ENIAC in human history, which is known as the birthplace of modern computer science civilization.
3. Have one of the strongest alumni networks in the world.
Including dozens of top winners in their respective fields (such as Nobel Prize and Turing Prize). ) and many American academicians.
Second, the school characteristics
1 is the first modern university in America.
The University of Pennsylvania is the first modern university in America. The University of Pennsylvania gave birth to the first medical school, the first business school (Wharton Business School) and the first student union organization in North America.
2. Be among the best in academic evaluation.
Its major in finance and nursing ranks first in the United States, and its majors in education, economy, medical care, history, law, English and business rank in the top ten in the United States, and it is in a leading position in the world in art, humanities, social sciences, architecture and engineering education. The school's annual construction investment reaches more than 400 million dollars, ranking among the best in Ivy League schools.