Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs (ELP)
The ELP offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the language and culture of the US
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Why study at Penn?
- Philadelphia is the 6th largest city in the US
- Penn is 1 of the 8 Ivy League universities in US
- The University was founded in 1740
- #7 US university, according to U.S. News & World Report
- 299 acres of beautiful urban campus
- 28,000+ students, including 6,900+ international students at Penn
![ELP Students in class](/sites/default/files/inline-images/elp-web-900x500-homepage-why-study-at-elp_1.jpg)
Why study at the ELP?
- 35 countries represented by students across ELP programs
- Exposure to the US university system
- Small class sizes (average of 8–14 students)
- Cross-cultural exchange with Penn students
- Experienced and dedicated faculty
Meet The ELP Community
![Sayaka K.](/sites/default/files/2023-10/Sayaka%20K.png)
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