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“ Penn GSE engages with the full spectrum of learning. We look at the role of culture and community in human intellectual and psychological development. We examine the many moving parts of teaching to identify effective practices for professionals working in a range of informal and formal learning environments. 

And we cultivate leaders in education who go on to make the world a better place by fostering knowledge through research, policy, and innovation.” - Pam Grossman, Dean, Penn GSE


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University Resources

Graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania represent more than 50% of the student body. Penn is a supportive community that fosters attention to resources dedicated to...
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At Penn GSE, your academic development will be framed by themes that permeate your graduate experience.

An Inclusive Community

 As a community of scholars and practitioners, we unite through...
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To prepare a successful application, we encourage all applicants to allow adequate time to take qualifying exams and request student records, as these components can take several weeks to obtain.

Our...
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PENN GSE ALUMNI ARE RECOGNIZED AS AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION LEADERS.

Our more than 16,000 alumni play a transformative role as innovators across a broad array of education...
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About

“ Penn GSE engages with the full spectrum of learning. We look at the role of culture and community in human intellectual and psychological development. We examine the many moving parts of teaching to identify effective practices for professionals working in a range of informal and formal learning environments. 

And we cultivate leaders in education who go on to make the world a better place by fostering knowledge through research, policy, and innovation.” - Pam Grossman, Dean, Penn GSE


A comprehensive school with remarkable...
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University Resources

Graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania represent more than 50% of the student body. Penn is a supportive community that fosters attention to resources dedicated to academics, wellness, and life and family care.

Life at PennGraduate Student Center

The Graduate Student Center provides services to support graduate and professional students at Penn and in Philadelphia. The Center provides wireless Internet service, free BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) coffee and tea, and various conference rooms and group study spaces for graduate students. The Family Center at Penn provides support services to graduate students with children.

Penn Women’s Center (PWC)

The Penn Women’s Center offers various support services and events with the goal of promoting the rights of women on campus and beyond. You can find a lot of spaces to study, relax, and host meetings and workshops...
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At Penn GSE, your academic development will be framed by themes that permeate your graduate experience.

An Inclusive Community

 As a community of scholars and practitioners, we unite through different organizations to enact our shared values and responsibilities. We value the uniqueness of people and perspectives, and we celebrate people’s differences, talents, and abilities through international gatherings and cultural celebrations. Ultimately, we are bound together by our community-wide events.

Well-being

We acknowledge that physical and emotional health are important and affect our ability to engage productively in our work. In addition to several fitness centers on campus, Penn also provides mental health services and campus health programs such as massage therapy, weekly meditations, and healthy food initiatives...
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To prepare a successful application, we encourage all applicants to allow adequate time to take qualifying exams and request student records, as these components can take several weeks to obtain.

Our faculty review each application — seeking out students who demonstrate the potential for academic and personal success at an Ivy League university. Penn GSE reviews each application holistically, meaning no one component, such as your GPA or GRE scores, will determine our admissions decision. Begin your application today at gse.upenn.edu/admissions

PENN GSE ALUMNI ARE RECOGNIZED AS AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL EDUCATION LEADERS.

Our more than 16,000 alumni play a transformative role as innovators across a broad array of education professions, including teachers, researchers, administrators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, counselors, chief learning officers, and college presidents.

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University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States , 19104

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