Home of Ivy League member the University of Pennsylvania, 13th in the QS World University Rankings® 2014/15, as well as the esteemed Drexel University and Temple University, Philadelphia certainly holds its own as an international study destination.
The city has played a key role throughout US history and politics. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and here that the Liberty Bell – a symbol of US independence – is housed. This rich history, combined with a good selection of museums, galleries and thriving arts, theater and music scenes, makes Philadelphia a popular tourist destination, as well as a pleasant and interesting place to live.
Beyond the tourist trail, the ‘city of brotherly love’ (a nickname based on the Greek meaning of Philadelphia), is a multifaceted modern metropolis. The city’s residents are known for being passionate about sport at both professional and university level. In recent years Philadelphia has also become something of a foodie’s favorite, though the city’s cuisine will always be associated primarily with the simple pleasures of the steak and cheese submarine sandwich (the ‘Philly cheesesteak’).
QS ranked universities
University of Pennsylvania ; Drexel University ; Temple University
More about Philadelphia
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Number of universities ranked by QS
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3
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Top ranked institution
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University of Pennsylvania (13th in the world)
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Population
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6,040,000
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Students (% of total population)
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1.2% (based on ranked institutions)
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International students
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12.0% (of students at ranked institutions)
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Average tuition fees
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US$37,000
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Global Liveability Ranking
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Mercer Cost of Living rank
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Cost of a Big Mac
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US$4.80
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Cost of an iPad
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US$536.43
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Numbeo safety rank
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323rd (out of 372)
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Numbeo pollution rank
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172nd (out of 299)
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Transparency International score
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19th (out of 177)
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