Admissions

There are so many reasons you might choose to become a Penn Nurse.

Is it the prospect of studying with renowned faculty at one of the nation’s elite research universities? Or is it the access to world-class clinical and research opportunities? It could be our incredibly ambitious, tight-knit, and supportive student body. Or the fact that our alumni are leading nursing science and practice, and are changing the face of healthcare everyday, in every setting imaginable.

We hope you’ll join us.

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We are your resource

Penn Nursing’s Admissions and Financial Aid teams are here to guide you. From planning a visit to answering questions about the application and aid, we will be your #1 resource while taking these next steps.

Learn more about our programs

View our upcoming admissions events to understand more about our academic programs that interest you, meet the faculty, and be introduced to the curriculum.

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Are you ready to begin your application?

View our frequently asked questions or see what you need to apply.

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Upcoming Admissions Events

Penn Nursing ranked number nursing school in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject for nine consecutive years.

For Nine Consecutive Years, Penn Nursing is Ranked the #1 Nursing School in the World

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) holds its number one spot as the world’s leading nursing school according to a recent ranking by QS World University. The rankings highlight the world’s top universities in 55 different subject areas from 1,559 institutions, of which 64 universities are new to the rankings.