Admissions and Aid

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Bring your ideas, your ambition, and your commitment. And be prepared to do something big.

Your journey begins here.

Consistently highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania is a national leader in education research and preparing educators to be leaders and innovators—locally, nationally, and worldwide.

Application Requirements & Deadlines

Start your application today. Review the requirements needed to complete a successful application. Our programs have final, rolling, and priority deadlines.

Are you an international applicant?

In addition to the standard application requirements, students with international coursework are required to submit supplemental materials like course evaluations or TOEFL/IELTS scores. Explore resources for international students, including information on visas, scholarships, and more.

Waived Application Fee

A $75 application fee is automatically waived for applications submitted between September 1 and March 1. Applications submitted outside this period may require a fee. Applicants affiliated with specific programs may also be eligible for a fee waiver.

Funding & Financial Assistance

Penn GSE is committed to making your graduate education accessible and affordable to all of our students. Students use a combination of ways to fund their education, through Penn GSE scholarships, assistantships, private scholarships, and loans. Learn more about financial aid at Penn GSE.

2024 Class Profile

1,200+ Master's Students
400+ Doctoral Students
40% International Students

Friday Virtual Chats

Join the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for a Friday Virtual Chat to connect with our admissions team and fellow prospective students.

Offered weekly at 9:00 a.m. or noon (EST), these virtual information sessions will provide insight into the admission process, financial aid opportunities, and the student experience at Penn GSE.

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