Graduate and Professional Programs

Penn pioneered professional education in the U.S. and continues to set the pace today with outstanding graduate and professional programs.

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Degree Programs

Prospective Student Information

An overview of Penn’s renowned graduate and professional programs.

A-Z Listing of Graduate Programs

Learn about programs offered for academic credit. Interested users can narrow results by academic level and school.

Graduate Catalog

Find detailed information about graduate programs at Penn including Ph.D., research master’s, professional master’s, and other professional degrees. Also discover information about important policies and resources.

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Graduate Student Center

The Graduate Student Center is a centrally located space to connect with other graduate and professional students from across the University. It provides a variety of services and resources to empower graduate and professional students to participate fully in the graduate community at Penn.

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Valuing Graduate Students

The Valuing Graduate Students website provides a comprehensive overview of the many benefits and programs that support graduate student life, research, career advancement, and work-life balance across campus.

Graduate School Populations (Fall 2024)

Annenberg School for Communication 66

School of Arts and Sciences 2,090

School of Dental Medicine 830

Weitzman School of Design 695

Graduate School of Education 1,767

School of Engineering and Applied Science 4,685

Carey Law School 971

Perelman School of Medicine 2,185

School of Nursing 711

School of Social Policy & Practice 556

School of Veterinary Medicine 589

The Wharton School 2,486

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