Penn Engineering Graduate Education

What Penn Engineering Graduate Education does

Penn Engineering Graduate Education is the graduate admissions division of the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), a private Ivy League institution headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The organization recruits, admits, and supports prospective doctoral and master's students across engineering disciplines, serving both recent undergraduates and working professionals globally through on-campus residential and online program formats. It operates as an admissions and enrollment unit rather than an independent commercial entity, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or external investors.

The division manages multiple program brands, including the recently re-evolved Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS, formerly MCIT), the newly launched Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC), the Master of Science in Engineering in Energy and Sustainability (MESE), and the online Master of Science in Engineering in Technology and Innovation (MSE-TI Online). Course delivery relies on Canvas by Instructure as the LMS, with digital credentialing via Accredible. The unit coordinates access to research centers including the ASSET Center for Trustworthy AI, the Schlein Center for Cybersecurity, GRASP Lab, and the Distributed Systems Lab, while enabling cross-disciplinary work with the Wharton School and Penn School of Design (notably through the Integrated Product Design program).

Revenue derives primarily from graduate tuition and fees across doctoral and master's programs (recurring subscription-style economics), supplemented by non-credit Professional Learning courses priced at $50–$99.99 per course (one-time purchase), Specialization bundles (four-course packages at the price of three), and certificate programs such as the Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship. GTM is sales-led, leveraging information sessions, virtual open houses, webinars, graduate school fairs, and partner university networks (Bryn Mawr, Haverford, LaSalle, Lincoln, Shanghai Jiao Tong, ShangHai Tech, Vin University) that enable accelerated 4+1 master's pathways. Class of 2026 alone encompassed 1,000+ master's graduates from 70+ countries.

Name

Penn Engineering Graduate Education

Legal name

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

Website

https://gradadm.seas.upenn.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1740

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Penn Engineering Graduate Education is the graduate admissions division of the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science, recruiting doctoral and master's students globally through on-campus and online programs in computer science, cybersecurity, energy, and technology innovation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Graduate engineering education
• Master's degree programs
• Doctoral engineering programs
• Online graduate certificates
• Professional learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Revenue from tuition and fees for doctoral and master's degree programs in various engineering disciplines. Programs include both on-campus and online formats with corresponding fee structures.
2. Professional Learning Courses: Non-credit online courses priced at $99.99 each (introductory summer pricing at $50 per course), with special pricing for alumni, referrals, and current students. Specialization bundles offer four courses for the price of three.
3. Certificate Programs: Revenue from certificate programs including Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship for Penn Engineering master's students and Certificate in Integrated Product Design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Penn Engineering Graduate Education offers doctoral and master's degree programs in engineering disciplines through the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science. Programs are delivered in both on-campus (Philadelphia) and online formats across computer science, cybersecurity, robotics, data science, energy and sustainability, technology and innovation, and integrated product design. The division also offers non-credit professional learning courses, online graduate certificates, and accelerated 4+1 master's pathways for partner university students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Penn Engineering Online: Online graduate programs and professional learning offerings from Penn Engineering, including MAS-CS Online, MSE-SSC Online, and professional learning courses.
• Penn Boot Camps
• Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS)
• Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC)
• Master of Science in Engineering in Technology and Innovation (MSE-TI)
• Master of Science in Engineering in Energy and Sustainability (MESE)
• Integrated Product Design (IPD)

Products and services

• Doctoral (PhD) Programs in Engineering Doctoral programs immersing students in research across engineering disciplines, preparing them for academic and advanced research careers with original contributions. Application deadline updated to December 15th.
• Master's Programs in Engineering (On-Campus) Residential master's degrees across engineering disciplines for students preparing to shape the future of engineering, industry, and commerce. Includes program-specific pathways with technical depth, research opportunities, and industry-ready skills.
• Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS) Graduate degree program for students from non-computer science backgrounds, formerly known as MCIT, offering online and on-campus formats with concentrations in AI, Data Science, Software Systems, Cybersecurity, and Engineering Entrepreneurship.
• Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC) Master's program integrating software systems and cybersecurity training, preparing graduates for security engineer, cybersecurity architect, and related roles. Offered online and on-campus.
• Master of Science in Engineering in Energy and Sustainability (MESE) Graduate program preparing engineers to lead energy transition and sustainability initiatives across environment, clean energy technology, policy, and economics. In-person format at Philadelphia campus.
• Master of Science in Engineering in Technology and Innovation (MSE-TI Online) Online master's degree for engineers and technical professionals seeking to deepen technical expertise while expanding ability to define, build, and lead technology-driven products and systems. Technical concentrations in AI, Data Science, or Software Systems & Cybersecurity.
• Integrated Product Design (IPD) Program Interdisciplinary program combining design, engineering, and business perspectives to prepare innovators who can bridge disciplines, supported by the Penn Wharton Innovation Fund and Penn I-Corps.
• Penn Engineering Online Professional Learning Flexible, on-demand non-credit online courses for learners to build practical skills in programming, AI, and machine learning. Courses priced from $99.99 each (introductory summer pricing at $50) with alumni/student discounts and specialization bundle deals (4 courses for price of 3).
• Online Graduate Certificates (Data Science, Software Systems) Online graduate certificates in rapidly expanding fields including Data Science and Software Systems, designed to complement Penn Engineering Online graduate degrees and deepen expertise in critical areas of computer science.
• Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate program designed for current Penn Engineering master's students, providing knowledge and skills to pursue high-tech entrepreneurial opportunities through the Engineering Entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Penn Boot Camps Flexible training programs in coding, cybersecurity, and data science that prepare learners to start a new career or advance in their current career, with certificate upon completion.
• Accelerated 4+1 Master's Programs Accelerated pathway enabling students at Penn and partner institutions (Bryn Mawr, Haverford, LaSalle, Lincoln, Shanghai Jiao Tong, ShangHai Tech, Vin University) to begin master's studies while completing bachelor's degrees, reducing time and cost to advanced degree.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of MCIT graduates were employed full-time or continuing education within 6 months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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AI capability6 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bryn Mawr CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Accelerated Master's (4+1) Program allowing Bryn Mawr students to earn Penn Engineering master's degree while completing bachelor's. Students can take up to 3 graduate courses at Penn during undergraduate studies.
• Haverford CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Accelerated Master's (4+1) Program enabling Haverford students to transition into Penn Engineering graduate programs. Students follow specific course pathways recommended by accelerated master's advisors.
• LaSalle UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioengineering-focused partnership for Accelerated Master's Program. LaSalle students can apply to Penn Engineering master's with specific GPA requirements (3.0 minimum cumulative and STEM GPA).
• Lincoln UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Accelerated Master's (4+1) Program serving students from Lincoln University seeking to pursue graduate engineering education at Penn.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership enabling students to complete final year of undergraduate studies at Penn Engineering then enter graduate program. Global partnerships program with tuition charged at home institution rate for undergraduate portion.
• ShangHai Tech UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for students to complete undergraduate studies at Penn Engineering before entering graduate program. Applications submitted during sophomore or junior year of undergraduate study.
• Vin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVietnamese university partnership for global accelerated master's program. Students apply during sophomore or junior year and complete final undergraduate year at Penn Engineering before graduate enrollment.
• Schlein Center for CybersecuritycoreOthersPenn Engineering's dedicated cybersecurity research and education center located in Amy Gutmann Hall, focusing on science- and engineering-based solutions for trustworthy AI and practical defenses. Named after Ted Schlein (C'86), cybersecurity venture capitalist.
• ASSET Center for Trustworthy AIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Engineering research center focused on trustworthy AI with security considerations. MSE-SSC program connects students to cutting-edge research in AI-enhanced security tools. Students can take AI courses as tech electives taught by ASSET Center members.
• Venture LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn's startup accelerator and innovation hub supporting student and faculty entrepreneurs. Provides resources including mentorship, funding (Penn Wharton Innovation Fund), studio spaces, and connections to investors. Key resource for Penn Engineering Entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Penn I-CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Science Foundation program supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. Penn Engineering I-Corps helps student startups validate business models and customer discovery before launching ventures.
• Amazon Web ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Hicks serves as Amazon Scholar while directing Penn's Schlein Center for Cybersecurity. Academic-industry collaboration bringing real-world security expertise to Penn Engineering programs.
• The Wharton SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn's business school collaborates on interdisciplinary programs including Integrated Product Design (drawing on engineering, business, and design perspectives) and Engineering Entrepreneurship education.
• Penn School of DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Integrated Product Design program bringing design perspectives to engineering education. IPD program combines vitality of startup with rigor of Ivy League education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• UC Berkeley College of Engineering: Premier public engineering graduate school with strengths in computer science, AI, and cybersecurity research. Competes for international STEM applicants and offers comparable professional master's programs.
• Princeton School of Engineering and Applied Science: Closest Ivy League peer institution offering graduate engineering programs with similar small-scale, research-intensive model. Competes head-to-head with Penn for the same applicant demographic and faculty talent pool.
• MIT School of Engineering: Premier engineering graduate school offering master's and doctoral programs with similar interdisciplinary research culture. Competes for the same high-caliber STEM applicants globally and has comparable industry partnerships and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Columbia Engineering: Ivy League peer with engineering graduate programs in NYC; shares Penn's emphasis on urban-based engineering research and a multidisciplinary approach. Comparable applicant pool and program structure including online options.
• Georgia Tech College of Engineering: Leading public engineering graduate school with renowned online master's programs (OMSCS) — directly competitive with Penn's new online degree launches. Competes on both prestige and price-conscious technical applicants.
• Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering: Top-tier engineering graduate school particularly renowned for computer science and cybersecurity — direct overlap with Penn's MAS-CS and MSE-SSC programs. Competes for the same technical talent with similar research-center-driven curriculum.
• Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: Ivy League peer with interdisciplinary engineering graduate programs. Competes for top-tier research applicants and shares similar brand positioning for cross-school collaboration with business (HBS) and design.
• Cornell Engineering: Ivy League peer with broad engineering graduate programs including computer science and applied engineering. Competes for similar applicant demographics and has comparable online and professional learning offerings.
• Stanford University School of Engineering: Top-tier U.S. engineering graduate school offering doctoral and master's programs in computer science, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Direct competitor for elite domestic and international applicants, with similar Ivy-equivalent brand strength and Silicon Valley industry ties.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large-scale online learning platform offering credentials and degrees in partnership with universities. Competitor for Penn Engineering Online Professional Learning's working professional segment at much lower price points and broader reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PennEngGrad
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcpjBvr8zvvWWMen3WqWgLg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/PennEnginGraduateAdmissions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/penn-engineering-graduate-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/pennengineergrad

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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