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Colleges

The University is made up of sixteen academic colleges and several additional schools that range from the arts to the sciences with many subjects in between.

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Agricultural Sciences

Develop impactful solutions while discovering why the College of Agricultural Sciences is a world leader in agricultural research and learning.

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Arts and Architecture

Immerse yourself in a vibrant arts and design community including academic programs in music, theatre, visual arts, graphic design, art history, architecture, and landscape architecture.

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Smeal College of Business

Become part of a vibrant intellectual community offering highly ranked undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive business education opportunities.

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Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

Join the world of news, advertising, or public relations, where programs mix practical experience and academic rigor.

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Earth and Mineral Sciences

Impact the planet’s future through programs in natural sciences, social science, and engineering offered by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

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Education

Learn to teach from more than twenty teacher preparation programs, including a Professional Development School that has won four major national awards.

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Engineering

Become a world-class engineer who learns to use fundamentals and broad-based thinking to discover innovative solutions for worldwide issues.

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Health and Human Development

Through the College of Health and Human Development, you’ll gain a solid foundation for positively impacting the way people live—now and far into the future.

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Information Sciences and Technology

Solve real-world problems at the intersection of information, technology, and society through collaborative and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

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School of International Affairs

Prepare for your career as a global leader in a complex world with a professional and interdisciplinary Master of International Affairs degree.

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Dickinson Law

Enter the legal field fully prepared to excel thanks to intentionally small class sizes, reimagined curriculum, and proximity to major legal markets.

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Penn State Law

Develop your legal expertise through challenging and innovative classroom and experiential learning with interdisciplinary study opportunities across University Park.

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The Liberal Arts

Learn to recognize problems, create solutions, and combine your liberal arts education and enriching out-of-class experiences to make an impact.

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Medicine

From patient health care services to research, learn the art and science of medicine with the College of Medicine’s world-class faculty and programs.

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Nese College of Nursing

Join the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education.

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Eberly College of Science

Become a scientifically trained leader and innovator prepared to enrich lives, improve society, and address global challenges.

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Schreyer Honors College

With access to distinguished faculty, smaller honors class sizes, and individualized support, your honors experience at Penn State will position you for success.

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Division of Undergraduate Studies

Explore multiple areas of study and develop your interests before entering a college through the Division of Undergraduate Studies.