What makes a Fels Institute of Government education exceptional? Our people, our programs, and our place combine to create an intellectual community and career-enhancing experience like no other. Whether you spend your Master of Public Administration year studying, learning, and hanging out in the Fels mansion or you augment your hybrid classroom Executive Master of Public Administration experience with monthly on-campus visits, you can expect immersive learning and inspiring life-long connections at Fels. Housed in the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the Fels community is rich in history as well as opportunities to put your knowledge to work in a vibrant East Coast city.
Learn more about what makes the Fels student experience unique—from our professional opportunities and world-class University resources to the dynamic communities and collaborations around us.
Fels fast facts
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Average class size across both degrees
#6
Philadelphia is the 6th largest city in the US
299 acres
Size of Penn’s West Philadelphia campus
Penn’s tree-lined campus is officially recognized as an arboretum. Ample green space and gardens make it inviting to connect with classmates outside!
The Fels mansion, gifted to Penn by the Samuel S. Fels Fund in 1950, is the hub where Fels students learn, study, and network.
Broaden your perspective as a future public leader by joining a Fels student group or a Penn graduate student organization.
The capstone is the crowning achievement of your degree and an unparalleled opportunity to marshal academic insight in order to tackle real-world challenges.
One of Fels’ most valuable resources is our location—a thriving urban center and historic city in the heart of the Northeast Corridor with a flourishing network of non-government and nonprofit organizations.
Learn and connect through career events, speaker series, our mentoring program, and other opportunities such as our monthly networking receptions.
Meet one-on-one with your advisors—including Colleen Bonner, who gives support for internships, mentorship partnering, and resume development.
