Home of Ivy League member the University of Pennsylvania, 13th in the QS World University Rankings® 2014/15, as well as the esteemed Drexel University and Temple University, Philadelphia certainly holds its own as an international study destination.
The city has played a key role throughout US history and politics. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and here that the Liberty Bell – a symbol of US independence – is housed. This rich history, combined with a good selection of museums, galleries and thriving arts, theater and music scenes, makes Philadelphia a popular tourist destination, as well as a pleasant and interesting place to live.
Beyond the tourist trail, the ‘city of brotherly love’ (a nickname based on the Greek meaning of Philadelphia), is a multifaceted modern metropolis. The city’s residents are known for being passionate about sport at both professional and university level. In recent years Philadelphia has also become something of a foodie’s favorite, though the city’s cuisine will always be associated primarily with the simple pleasures of the steak and cheese submarine sandwich (the ‘Philly cheesesteak’).
QS ranked universities
University of Pennsylvania ; Drexel University ; Temple University
More about Philadelphia
| Number of universities ranked by QS | 3 |
| Top ranked institution | University of Pennsylvania (13th in the world) |
| Population | 6,040,000 |
| Students (% of total population) | 1.2% (based on ranked institutions) |
| International students | 12.0% (of students at ranked institutions) |
| Average tuition fees | US$37,000 |
| Global Liveability Ranking | --- |
| Mercer Cost of Living rank | --- |
| Cost of a Big Mac | US$4.80 |
| Cost of an iPad | US$536.43 |
| Numbeo safety rank | 323rd (out of 372) |
| Numbeo pollution rank | 172nd (out of 299) |
| Transparency International score | 19th (out of 177) |
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