National Academy of Inventors Rankings
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) highlights the top 100 U.S. universities based on the number of U.S. utility patents granted each year. Penn rose two spots from 15th in 2022 to 13th in 2023. See the full rankings here.
Penn Ranks 14th on World University Rankings List for 2025
Penn climbed to the 14th spot in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving up from 16th last year. Recognized as one of the world’s most comprehensive evaluations of university performance, the latest Times rankings assess institutions across teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. Read more and see the full list here.
Philadelphia Ranks 25th for Global Startup Ecosystems
Philadelphia ranked 25th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, a comprehensive analysis of startup ecosystems worldwide compiled by Startup Genome. The report highlights Philadelphia as a growing hub for technology, with nationally recognized Life Sciences and Clean-tech sectors backed by a strong technology talent pool. The report also highlights Penn for becoming the first Ivy League school to offer an AI and engineering undergraduate degree program in 2024. Read the full report here.