The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia offers a dynamic Astronomy program housed within its distinguished Department of Physics and Astronomy. This department cultivates a close-knit community where students and faculty collaborate on world-leading research spanning diverse frontiers of the cosmos, from exploring exoplanets and galaxy formation to investigating the origins and structure of the universe through cosmology and dark matter studies. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate pathways, the program strongly emphasizes hands-on research opportunities, leveraging departmental facilities and collaborations with interdisciplinary centers. This approach ensures students gain both theoretical depth and practical experience, preparing them for significant contributions in scientific fields.
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The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
