The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in America and, as a member of the Ivy League, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in all the world. Penn's historic, beautiful and vibrant Philadelphia campus is home to 12 schools, more than 170 research centers, 4,200 faculty and nearly 20,000 students. At Penn, students enjoy the opportunity to gain knowledge without boundaries while living in one of America's great cities.