University of Pennsylvania

It is a beautiful university.

I liked it a lot, more than I expected. It has this interesting vibe of a very old University. The architecture is massive and pretty eclectic, but there is some unexplained charm in walking through its wide alleys. Located close to the center, finding street parking wasn't too difficult.

Of course, this is also the legendary Ivy League school where Trump, Noam Chomsky and Elon Musk studied. This school produced a great amount of super successful people and any motivated student would be very lucky to go here.

Needs less red buildings, maybe add a skyscraper or two. The reading room in one of the libraries (I forgor) is the most beautiful room I have seen in my life. I need to read Brecht in there or something

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in the University City section of West Philadelphia. It has been ranked as among the top universities in the US and the world by numerous major education publications. University of Pennsylvania considers itself the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States though this is contest by Princeton and Columbia Universities

The university is well located, not far away from city center so we decided to pay a visit while we were in Philadelphia. It took us around 30 minutes to walk from city hall to the university, the weather was nice we could see a lot along the way. We absolutely loved the campus, the architecture, the vibe and everything. It’s impossible to walk around the 1,085 acres campus with little time on hand, but we were happy that we could stroll as much as we could.

This campus is quite close to downtown Philadelphia. If you're in town, I recommend walking here. That does not mean that it is some exemplary, overwhelmingly beautiful campus, at least more so than other Ivy League schools. While I do adore the campus, while it is quite idyllic and pastoral, I cannot say I think it's better than some of the other prestigious campuses I have been to. That does not mean that are not a myriad of wonderful, ancient buildings surrounding you. There are, and they should be explored if you're here. There are dazzling Romanesque structures, leaving neoclassical facades, and all the other splendors that you expect from a campus of this level of prestige and wonder.

But I would not recommend making a visit here a priority if you are not interested in the school itself and the various exhibits and attractions on display here. As for the campus itself, I cannot say that it is much superior to that of the far less prestigious Drexel University, which is right next to it. Besides, Drexel has a dragon, and that's a little hard to beat. All joking aside, come here if you are in town and you want to tour Philadelphia's Ivy League school. But don't be surprised if it's not quite as overwhelming as you were anticipating.

This review is about the campus of Penn, not the academics or admissions. The campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia, University City in West Philly to be precise. Even though it is an urban campus, most of what students need are within the boundaries of the campus or within a block or two. The architecture is Late Gothic Revival, Tudor Revival, and Romanesque. The campus is mostly safe but it is a city so best to stay aware. Locust Walk is the main thoroughfare throughout the heart of the campus and there one will find campus buildings, fraternities and sororities, sculpture, dining halls, and plenty of spots to stop and relax. There are always students, faculty, staff, and visitors moving about. Parking is not easy in the area but you may get lucky with a 2/3 hr spot just make sure you pay the meter! Tickets are issued within moments of violation so driver beware!