About Drexel University
Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a comprehensive R1-designated research institution that has maintained a reputation for academic excellence while positioning students and faculty on the frontlines of innovation alongside experts tackling today’s most complex issues. Drexel's dynamic curriculum combines world-class academics with real-world experience, highlighted by the University’s renowned cooperative education program (co-op). As an anchor institution located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel is recognized as an international leader in experiential education that expertly leverages the knowledge and resources of a vast network of partners representing leaders from all industries, concentrations, and fields. The University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate academic programs – each intentionally designed to prepare students to excel in their future careers and beyond.
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About Drexel University
Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a comprehensive R1-designated research institution that has maintained a reputation for academic excellence while positioning students and faculty on the frontlines of innovation alongside experts tackling today’s most complex issues. Drexel's dynamic curriculum combines world-class academics with real-world experience, highlighted by the University’s renowned cooperative education program (co-op). As an anchor institution located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel is recognized as an international leader in experiential education that expertly leverages the knowledge and resources of a vast network of partners representing leaders from all industries, concentrations, and fields. The University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate academic programs – each intentionally designed to prepare students to excel in their future careers and beyond.
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Rankings & Ratings
Drexel University is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Philadelphia, United States. It is ranked #771-780 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#551-600
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#501-550
- 2018#501-550
- 2019#501-510
- 2020#561-570
- 2021#601-650
- 2022#651-700
- 2023#651-700
- 2024#601-610
- 2025#721-730
- 2026#711-720
- 2027#771-780
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#551-600
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#501-550
- 2018#501-550
- 2019#501-510
- 2020#561-570
- 2021#601-650
- 2022#651-700
- 2023#651-700
- 2024#601-610
- 2025#721-730
- 2026#711-720
- 2027#771-780
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