Drexel University – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Leading Research University with a Pioneering Co-op Program

Drexel University is a private R1 research institution founded in 1891 and located in the heart of Philadelphia, PA. It serves approximately 22,000 students (about 14,000 undergraduates and 8,000 graduates) and employs around 1,100 research faculty. Drexel is renowned for its experiential education model, particularly its hallmark co-operative education (co-op) program, which offers students up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience integrated with their studies.

Why Choose Drexel?

• Recognized as an R1-level research university

• Offers over 200 degree programs across 15 colleges, including Engineering, Business, Computing, Medicine, and Design

• High-impact co-op program with up to 18 months of paid work experience, partnered with 1,700+ employers worldwide

• Known for strong research output, innovation leadership, and translational scholarship

• Modern urban campus with advanced labs, libraries, and athletic facilities

• Diverse student life, including more than 300 clubs and Division I athletics (Drexel Dragons)

• Accredited academic units, such as the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business and the College of Engineering