Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a comprehensive R1-designated research institution that has maintained a reputation for academic excellence while positioning students and faculty on the frontlines of innovation alongside experts tackling today’s most complex issues. Drexel's dynamic curriculum combines world-class academics with real-world experience, highlighted by the University’s renowned cooperative education program (co-op). As an anchor institution located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel is recognized as an international leader in experiential education that expertly leverages the knowledge and resources of a vast network of partners representing leaders from all industries, concentrations, and fields. The University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate academic programs – each intentionally designed to prepare students to excel in their future careers and beyond.