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The Wharton School ( / ˈhwɔːrtən / WHOR-tən) (or UPenn Wharton) is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. Established in 1881 through a donation from Joseph Wharton, a co-founder of Bethlehem Steel, Wharton School is the world's oldest collegiate business school.
In 1881, American entrepreneur and industrialist Joseph Wharton established the world’s first collegiate school of business at the University of Pennsylvania — a radical idea that revolutionized both business practice and higher education.
Wharton offers a broad slate of academic programs for every stage from the Global Youth Program to Executive Education. And with our focus on teaching excellence, Wharton creates transformative educational experiences for all our students.
With Wharton’s rigorous yet flexible curriculum, you’ll gain a strong foundation of business knowledge with the freedom to explore new areas of study. Discover new interests and follow your passions through majors, electives, and interdisciplinary programs.
At Wharton, the world’s premier business school, you will gain knowledge and experience you need to become a leader in business and make a positive impact on today’s challenging economic and social issues. Wherever you want to go in life, a Wharton education will empower you every step of the way.
If Wharton seems like the right place for you, we encourage you to apply. Students apply for admission to Wharton through the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.
