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A world-class city filled with art and culture and an incredible campus that offers cutting edge resources–that’s what students receive at Penn Nursing. And that’s just the start. Penn Nursing and the wider university offer something for everyone, as well as a lifelong community.

Penn Nursing is globally known for educating dynamic nurses—because our School values evidence-based science and health equity. That’s where our expertise lies, whether in research, practice, community health, or beyond. Everything we do upholds a through-line of innovation, encouraging our exceptional students, alumni, and faculty share their knowledge and skills to reshape health care.

Penn Nursing students are bold and unafraid, ready to embrace any challenge that comes their way. Whether you are exploring a career in nursing or interested in advancing your nursing career, a Penn Nursing education will help you meet your goals and become an innovative leader, prepared to change the face of health and wellness.

Penn Nursing is the #1-ranked nursing school in the world. Its highly-ranked programs help develop highly-skilled leaders in health care who are prepared to work alongside communities to tackle issues of health equity and social justice to improve health and wellness for everyone.

Penn Nursing’s rigorous academic curricula are taught by world renowned experts, ensuring that students at every level receive an exceptional Ivy League education. From augmented reality classrooms and clinical simulations to coursework that includes experiential global travel to clinical placements in top notch facilities, a Penn Nursing education prepares our graduates to lead.

Application Management

Thank you for your interest in the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. The Penn Nursing application for 2025 enrollment is now open! See specific application opening timelines below:

Now Open!

Accelerated Master of Professional Nursing (MPN)
Certificates
Executive Leadership DNP Program
MSN Programs (except Nursing Healthcare and Leadership)
Non-Degree
Nurse Anesthesia DNP Program (2026 enrollment)
Nutrition Science MS
PhD Program
Post-Graduate APRN Certificates
Post-Master's DNP Program

Now available for part-time 2025 entry:

Nursing Healthcare and Leadership program (new online program)

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First-time users:

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