At Penn GSE our mission is to improve education and change the world.

That starts with brilliant people like you taking action one issue at a time.

Pressing Issues

Master's

Master's and Certification Programs

Our wide array of flexible master’s degree programs is designed to help you find the perfect fit for your unique interests and professional aspirations.

Doctoral

Ed.D. and Ph.D. Programs

We offer 16 doctoral programs, empowering students to achieve the highest level of academic excellence. Our Ph.D. programs are fully funded up to 4 years, providing comprehensive support throughout your academic journey.

Professional Development

Lifelong Learning Starts Here

Discover professional development opportunities tailored to your goals and schedule. If you're responsible for professional development within your organization, explore our customizable solutions designed to meet your team’s unique needs.

Where Minds Meet and Transform

“The constant exchange of ideas and the community of minds challenging and uplifting each other have been the most transformative aspects of these two years at Penn. I came for the education—but I’m leaving most grateful for the people.”

Lorea Peterson Redondo, dual-degree graduate student, M.B.A. and Education Policy, M.S.Ed.

Where Minds Meet and Transform

Lorea Peterson Redondo, dual-degree graduate student, M.B.A. and Education Policy, M.S.Ed.

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Penn GSE is shaping the future of education

Because no single institution or sector can meet and make this moment alone, our vision is built on deep collaboration. We must reimagine education together.

By the numbers

  • Millions Learners impacted by the Penn GSE Community every year

  • 75% Of admitted students in 2024 were offered a scholarship

  • 5:1 Student to faculty ratio

  • 40% International students in 2024

  • 20K+ Penn GSE Alumni Network

  • 90+ Countries where our alumni live and work

Penn GSE Magazine Fall/Winter 2024 cover featuring Dean Strunk in a black blazer and the heading Dean Strunk Looks Ahead

Featured Media

In the latest issue of Penn GSE Magazine, Dean Katharine Strunk has a bold vision for the future of Penn GSE that builds on the School's strengths, responds to pressing needs, and aims to change the world.