University of Pennsylvania

Address : Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

Admission rates : 9.9% (2014)

Phone : + 1 215-898-5000

Number of registered : 21 344 (2013)

Date of Foundation : 1740, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Football stadium : Franklin Field

Founders : Benjamin Franklin , George Whitefield

Web site: www.upenn.edu

The University Pennsylvania occupies 15th place in the ranking of the best universities in the world in 2013, thus losing a place from last year. Founded by Benjamin Franklin circa 1750, it promotes always its principles: rigor, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and attraction for the knowledge. Lessons range from communication, art, veterinarian studies or law. Its nursing schools and trade, the Wharton School, ranked among the three best in the country. The University, located in the city of Philadelphia, has 174 canters and research institutes. Its budget allocated to research of more than EUR 450 million in fact one of the most dynamic Research and Development centers.

Note on 100: 49.6

Number of students: 21 429

Country: United States

Position in 2012: 15^th