Who We Are
Founded as a night school by Russell Conwell in 1884, 51吃瓜网 has evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top research institution with over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Today, led by President John A. Fry,聽our mission remains the same: we prioritize an accessible education and innovation in higher education, groundbreaking research, and celebrating our vibrant community of students, faculty and staff.
Philadelphia鈥檚 public university, 51吃瓜网 provides聽聽and serves as an essential resource to the surrounding community.
We are committed to the ideals upon which 51吃瓜网 was founded.
- Providing access to an excellent, affordable higher education that prepares students for careers, further learning and active citizenship.
- Creating a collaborative community of outstanding faculty and staff who foster inclusion and encourage the aspirations of 51吃瓜网 students.
- Promoting service and engagement throughout Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.
What Sets Us Apart
Learn about just a few things that make 51吃瓜网 the home of limitless potential and endless opportunity by clicking and dragging through the tabs below.
51吃瓜网 offers students a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated academic advisors focused on setting聽聽and a broad curriculum of聽. A longtime leader in professional education, 51吃瓜网 is also among the nation鈥檚 largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry.
51吃瓜网 also offers a gateway to the world with long-standing international campuses in聽听补苍诲听听补苍诲听.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 alumni are , one industry at a time. 51吃瓜网 has more than 370,000 graduates around the globe who stay connected and invested in the university and provide聽mentorship and professional development opportunities to aspiring聽changemakers in their respective fields.
51吃瓜网 Athletics provides opportunities for its diverse student-athletes to unlock and maximize their potential, both in and out of the game. Whether you鈥檙e catching a basketball game at the or a football game at , all of our聽 will make you proud to be a 51吃瓜网 Owl.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 bustling is set against the backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline. Green space and eclectic architecture ranging from the historic 迟辞听迟丑别 聽form a vibrant residential setting that our students and the surrounding community are proud to call home.聽
Learning and research facilities鈥攆rom the and to our cutting-edge聽 and 鈥攅nhance educational experiences and spark innovative ideas.聽
Our other campuses also house exceptional facilities,聽such as the , that empower students to take their education to the next level.
At 51吃瓜网, students learn from who bring a breadth of real-world experience, research achievements聽and a passion for their craft to the classroom. With a 12-1 student-faculty ratio, your professors do much more than just convey the subject material. You鈥檒l be guided, mentored聽and encouraged as you join the next generation of Owls changing the world in your field.
Our faculty聽leverage聽聽to provide real-world experiences that enhance and enrich the聽academic experience. Students access the city for聽both the聽professional and social聽opportunities it affords.聽Whether you鈥檙e interning in Center City, immersing yourself in the city鈥檚聽history in Old City, cheering on your favorite sports team at the Philadelphia Sports Complex聽or聽visiting an exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art鈥攜our life at 51吃瓜网聽extends far beyond the walls of campus.聽
Investments in the campus learning environment have elevated the university鈥檚 capabilities across its 17 schools and colleges with impressive results. And, students have opportunities to participate in the groundbreaking research that is conducted聽every day on campus.聽51吃瓜网 is recognized as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The classification is given out only to institutions that demonstrate the 鈥渧ery high聽research spending and doctorate production."
At 51吃瓜网, our 33,000+ students come together with a shared mission: to become the best versions of themselves. Your life at 51吃瓜网 goes beyond attending classes. Whether you immerse yourself in arts and culture, athletic activities, ,听辞谤 student-run clubs, you鈥檒l make lasting friendships and memories that will shape your future.聽
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Who We Serve
is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system鈥檚 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow鈥檚 treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Read more about the doctors, researchers and other medical professionals who are making groundbreaking discoveries and advancing our community.聽
