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Computer scientists and engineers have transformed modern society, giving rise to the vital computer and telecommunications sectors that power global economies and daily life. This technological shift has made computer science expertise crucial across diverse fields such as IT services, financial organizations, healthcare systems, scientific laboratories, and any environment requiring sophisticated data management. Consequently, career prospects for computer professionals have significantly broadened, spanning specialized domains as well as interdisciplinary roles that merge computing skills with advanced qualifications in business, communications, engineering, law, healthcare, and scientific research.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.