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EDUTOURISMUniversity Tours of Philadelphia

The American Dream was founded inPhiladelphia through courageous acts andentrepreneurial spirits. Creativity is fosteredhere, ideas are embraced and initiative ischampioned. In the birthplace of thenation you will also find the birth ofdemocracy, ingenuity and invention – noneof which are possible without education.

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Innovation and education have been thecenterpiece of both the Philadelphia andAmerican stories and continue to pulsethrough the city’s development.

e Philadelphia region is home to more than 100 degree-granting institutions with 300,000 university studentsmaking it a hub for higher education. e city attractsinternational businesses and students that choose to studyin an region that has put an emphasis on quality of life,accessibility and advancement.

Philadelphia’s convenient location on the northeast corridorof the United States puts the city within a day’s drive of 40percent of the U.S. population; just an hour and twentyminute train ride from New York City; and an hour andforty minute train ride from Washington, D.C. Itsaccessibility makes it an ideal choice for global students,business travelers and visitors.

Once in the city, walkability and comprehensive publictransportation provide for easy navigation while affordableamenities and housing options make Philadelphia a primeeducation destination. Attractive and captivating electivesadd to the city’s appeal with an array of museums,restaurants, entertainment, outdoor recreation andshopping options. In fact, Philadelphia was recently rankedas America’s #1 City for Culture by Travel + Leisure, one ofthe world’s 10 Best Cities for Parks by Frommer’s Travel andnamed one of the top 10 Hottest American Cities of theFuture by Business Insider.

Together, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City ofPhiladelphia, the Philadelphia Convention & VisitorsBureau and Campus Philly encourage students of all levelsto study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphiaregion. From this collaborative, Edutourism was born.Providing options such as university and college tours,student summer camps, and certificate and executiveprograms, Philadelphia Edutourism allows visitors toexplore the vast amount of options offered by the region.

Philadelphia is producing a new generation of catalyticpeople building this modern Renaissance City, and wewelcome you to discover it!

For more information onPhiladelphia and Edutourismvisit: www.discoverPHL.com, or contact the PHLCVB tourismdepartment at 215.636.4453or toursales@discoverphl.com

Greater Philadelphia is home to more colleges and universities thanalmost any other place in the United States. ese schools providesome of the most highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programsfor international students in the world. e best way to learn aboutthese programs is by seeing the campuses, meeting fellow internationalstudents and hearing first hand about programs of study.

e Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) andCampus Philly offer international students the chance to experience lifeat our colleges and universities through tours of campuses in the cityand suburbs. From the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania tobeautiful colleges on Philadelphia’s Main Line, students will receiveguided tours of campus, meet with admissions officers and be able totalk with current students. College and university tours includelibraries, science and sport facilities, dormitories and many othercampus features and buildings. Students will have the opportunity toask about the admissions process and requirements at each school andreceive advice about the best chances for college acceptance.

And, because Philadelphia is really one big campus, visiting studentswill experience the culture, international flare and beauty of the city asa whole. Each day, after campus visits, your tour will include visits tomuseums, restaurants and historic sites in Greater Philadelphia.

To make the most of the visit, three to five campus tours and an equalnumber of museum and cultural experiences will be built into thisitinerary lasting three days/four nights to five days/six nights.

31,000 The number ofinternational studentsstudying at colleges anduniversities throughoutthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania.

43%Percent of internationalstudents in Pennsylvaniafrom China and India.

10Number of internshipevents hosted byCampus Philly eachyear where employersrecruit college studentsfor paid and credit-based internships in the GreaterPhiladelphia region.

6THWhere Pennsylvaniaranks in the UnitedStates for the number ofinternational studentsstudying at collegesand universities withinthe Commonwealth.

PROGRAMSUniversity & College Tours.

Student Summer Camps.Greater Philadelphia’s colleges and universities provide a variety ofsummer experiences for international students. From Englishlanguage programs on campus to sports and academic courses,many colleges and universities provide high school and currentcollege students from abroad with the opportunity to experiencelife first-hand on a U.S. college campus.

In addition to meeting faculty, experiencing college life andlearning more about the U.S. through Philadelphia’s extraordinaryhistorical and cultural attractions, students participating in thesesummer programs will have the opportunity to become familiarwith college and university admissions for undergraduate andgraduate programs at their host university.

Summer camp experiences vary in length, focus area and locationin the Greater Philadelphia region. e PHLCVB and CampusPhilly can create an experience that suits a wide variety of tastesand interests, from those who want to come to campus to improvetheir English through ESL courses to students looking for athleticor enrichment experiences during the summer. ese summercamp experiences will enrich students academically and culturally,providing strong connections to host colleges and universities, toother international students and to Philadelphia’s rich historicaland cultural offerings.

Certificate & Executive Programs.Greater Philadelphia is home to some of the most prominent training,education and certification programs for professionals. Renowned forits science and health programs, Philadelphia institutions have traineda quarter of all physicians in the United States.

In addition, Philadelphia is home to the Wharton School of Businessat the University of Pennsylvania, which offers the longest runningcustom executive education program in the country, serving morethan 10,000 executives each year. Wharton’s Executive Educationprograms offer customized experiences for executives in a widevariety of business areas and include on-campus housing, translatedinstruction, and some of the best faculty in the world.

Certificate programs in other fields are available at a number ofregional universities in a wide variety of fields, including healthcare,science and technology, liberal arts and business. Working throughthe PHLCVB and Campus Philly, you can create an educationalexperience in Philadelphia for international professionals interested inupdating their skills, expanding their networks and experiencing thehighest quality instruction.

Because these programs are customized, they can take place at varioustimes of the year and for varied lengths of time. Some are as short as aweek and others as long as a semester. Some programs includetranslated instruction while others take place in English.

Campus Philly is aregional nonprofitthat connects collegestudents to culture,internships and otherinternational studentsin the GreaterPhiladelphia region.

For more information visit:www.campusphilly.org

1 Arcadia University450 South Easton RoadGlenside, PA, 19038

+1.215.572.2900www.arcadia.edu

2 Bryn Mawr College101 North Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

+1.610.526.5000www.brynmawr.edu

3 Cabrini College610 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19018

+1.610.902.8100www.cabrini.edu

4 Chestnut Hill College9601 Germantown AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19118

+1.215.248.7001www.chc.edu

5 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 1837 University Circle West Chester, PA 19319

+1.610.399.2550www.cheyney.edu

6 Community College ofPhiladelphia1700 Spring Garden StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19130

+1.215.751.8010www.ccp.edu

7 Delaware CountyCommunity College901 Media Line Road Media, PA 19063

+1.610.356.9872www.dccc.edu

8 Drexel University3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

+1.215.895.2000www.drexel.edu

9 Harcum College750 Montgomery AvenueBryn Mawr, PA 19010

+1.610.525.4100www.harcum.edu

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10 Haverford College370 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041

+1.610.896.1000www.haverford.edu

11 La Salle University1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141

+1.215.951.1000www.lasalle.edu

12 Millersville University 1 South George StreetMillersville, PA 17551

+1.717.872.3011www.millersville.edu

13 Moore College of Art and Design1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

+1.215.965.4000www.moore.edu

14 Peirce College1420 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

+1.888.467.3472www.peirce.edu

15 Pennsylvania State University - Abington1600 Woodland Road Abington, PA 19001

+1.215.881.7600www.abington.psu.edu

16 Pennsylvania State University - Brandywine25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, PA 19063

+1.610.892.1350www.brandywine.psu.edu

17 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

+1.215.871.6100www.pcom.edu

18 Philadelphia University4201 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144

+1.215.951.2700www.philau.edu

19 St. Joseph’s University5600 City AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19131

+1.610.660.1000www.sju.edu

20 Swarthmore College500 College Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081

+1.610.328.8000www.swarthmore.edu

21 Temple University1801 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19121

+1.215.204.7000www.temple.edu

22 Thomas Jefferson University1025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

+1.215.955.6000www.jefferson.edu

23 University of Pennsylvania3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

+1.215.898.5000www.upenn.edu

24 University of the Sciences600 South 43rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

+1.215.596.8800www.usciences.edu

25 Ursinus College601 East Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426

+1.610.409.3000www.ursinus.edu

26 Villanova University800 East Lancaster AvenueRadnor Township, PA 19085

+1.610.519.4274www.villanova.edu

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For more information on

Philadelphia and Edutourism

visit: www.discoverPHL.com

Contact the PHLCVB tourism department at 215.636.4453 or toursales@discoverPHL.com

1601 Market Street, Suite 200 • Philadelphia, PA 19103

Photo Credits: Photos courtesy of PHLCVB and Campus Philly.