Experience What Education Can Be

The world is demanding more from the next generation. Our founder believed that an education should not only be good, but good for something. For over 100 years, our unique model of experiential education has infused world-class academics with the power of real-world experience to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.
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As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel University is preparing a community of visionary leaders. Join us. Because your experience matters.


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Drexel is inspiring intellectual exploration and concrete results for the greater good. Discover how our community is applying knowledge in new and meaningful ways.
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At Drexel, you can truly experience what education can be. Here, students learn by doing through world-class academics, research, and immersive, hands-on experiences that prepare our Dragons to lead with purpose.
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This is your invitation to experience Drexel — explore your passions and discover what the Drexel experience can mean for you.

Amplify Your Drexel Experience

Ranked second in the nation for Co-op/Internship Programs by U.S. News & World Report, our cooperative education program (known as Drexel Co-op) empowers students by combining what they've learned in class with practical, real-world application. Through co-op, students gain a competitive edge in the job market with professional work experience, and by exploring potential careers before graduation. Co-op helps students build networks, sharpen skills, and discover their passions.

What is Drexel Co-Op?

Experience the Power of Cooperative Education
For over 100 years, Drexel has been preparing students for the real world through our cooperative education program. Meet four Drexel Dragons and learn how their co-op experiences took their education out of the classroom and into the real world.

Dragons Are Real

These profiles highlight the interesting and inspirational work being done within the Drexel community. They feature Drexel Dragons who embody the spirit of experiential education at Drexel and beyond.

Kara Spiller
Kara Spiller, Trailblazer in Biomedical Engineering
URBN Professor of Biomedical Engineering and alumna Kara L. Spiller, BS/MS '07 and PhD '10, has dedicated her career to furthering knowledge of immune engineering and other advanced therapies.
Justin Best
Justin Best, Olympic Gold Medalist
A graduate of the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business and member of the Drexel men's rowing team, Justin Best '19 is an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympian and investment banker.
Paige DeAngelo
Paige DeAngelo, Eco-Conscious Entrepreneur
Before graduating from Drexel University, Paige DeAngelo '23 launched a sustainability-minded cosmetics startup producing mascara that is affordable, accessible and reduces the carbon footprint of the beauty industry.
The Marketing Crisis Challenge: The Philadelphia PGA
With the PGA Championship putting Philadelphia in the spotlight, this year’s Marketing Crisis Challenge, hosted by Bennett S. LeBow College of Business, highlights how meaningful collaboration can help spark fresh ideas.
A Partnership Shaping the Future of Data Technology
Students and leaders from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business joined Precisely, a global leader in data integrity, for the Trust ’24 Data Integrity Summit to explore the future of AI integration services and applications.
Students Solve Problems Under Pressure for the Philadelphia PGA Section 
Drexel University students from the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business teamed up to participate in the 2026 Marketing Crisis Challenge, where they developed and pitched solutions for a real-world branding challenge presented by the Philadelphia PGA Section.
Read the LeBow News story →
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Is College Still Worthwhile? Yes, When It's Tied To Experiences
Experiential education models, like Drexel Co-op, highlight how degrees stay relevant through workplace experience.

Read the Forbes article →
The Steinbright Career Development Center
The Steinbright Career Development Center is Drexel's world-class resource for career and cooperative education services. Discover Steinbright

A Blueprint for Success

Experiential education is a unique model designed to break down the walls between academic study and professional practice, ensuring that knowledge flows both ways. Drexel's curriculum allows students to take what they've learned in the classroom and apply it to the real world, then return with an enhanced knowledge and perspective. This dynamic exchange, where world-class academics meet real-world experience, equips our students to sharpen their skills for the future of work and make an impact on the world around them.

Academics and Experience

 

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Drexel Student Successes

DrExcel Health Student Group Continues to Innovate
Through DrExcel Health, student teams work during the academic year to design, refine, and construct devices. The student-driven, extracurricular group fosters collaboration between those with different academic backgrounds who learn from their faculty mentors and from one another.
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Moogega 'Moo' Cooper on Her Past, Present and Future
Moogega "Moo" Cooper, MS '08, PhD '09, shared a look into her time at Drexel and how it shaped her career. Cooper now works for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she protects the solar system from Earth-sourced contaminants.
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Kline School of Law Students Serve Their Communities
Drexel Kline students stand up in court, sit at negotiating tables, network with members of the bench and bar and serve individuals and groups in the Philadelphia area who have trouble finding legal representation. 
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Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions Disaster Simulation program presents students with an emergency situation experience and requires them to respond in real-time.
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As an undergraduate student in Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Evan Ehlers founded Sharing Excess, a now-national nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and improving the lives of at-risk community members across the country.
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Discovered at Drexel's College of Engineering, MXenes are a new family of nanomaterials that are likely to become the next building block of technology.
Forty Under Forty
Forty Under Forty illustrates how quickly determined and passionate professionals can master skills in diverse settings. Visit The Forty Under Forty Site

Explore

Drexel empowers students to transform classroom learning into real-world impact — applying knowledge in dynamic settings that prepare them for what's next. More than a campus, Drexel is a living part of Philadelphia where students explore initiatives that connect the University to the city and the world beyond.

Explore Our Campus

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The Robotics and Mechatronics Lab: Housed in the School of Engineering and Computing, the Robotics and Mechatronics Lab supports robotics, automation, and control education for the Engineering Technology program.
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Fashion Design Facilities: Housed in the URBN Center, these studios, labs, and resources give students the space to design, experiment, and research — supporting every stage of their development as innovative fashion creators.
MoCap Studio: Housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the Drexel Motion Capture Studio turns real-time movement into digital animation for students in the Animation & Visual Effects program.
Westphal student drawing in Drexel's Main Building

Students in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design engage in the tradition of drawing from perception around our iconic Main Building.

The Academic Resource Center

The McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC): An integrated hub of on-campus academic support services, the ARC is designed to position students for growth and success.

Drexel Biowall
Biowall: Housed in Drexel's Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, the living biowall was built as North America's largest.
Drexel Writers Room
Writer's Room: The Writer's Room is a University-Community literary arts program engaged in creative placemaking and art for social justice.
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A Commitment to Research
Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 50 in the nation. Drexel serves as a global leader working to address the issues of our times, such as the study and development of advanced climate and sustainability measures.
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A Commitment to Civic Engagement 
Drexel promotes the ideals of social responsibility and public service by facilitating community-based experiential learning for students, faculty, and staff. Drexel actively supports research that benefits communities, public service by students and faculty, and business practices that spur economic development.
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Feel the heat with the Drexel Dragons. Roar with us and see our Dragons fly! Visit the Athletics Site

Outcomes and Value

Drexel’s unique model of learning is one that yields extraordinary results for our students and prepares them to immediately succeed in their careers. Through rigorous academics paired with real-world experience, graduates enter the workforce with a clear sense of purpose and confidence. As a result, Drexel graduates consistently report high levels of career satisfaction and professional success.
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Top 3%
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of U.S. Universities for lifetime earnings.

6%
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Drexel graduates earn 6% above the national average.

96%
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of graduates are working or enrolled in graduate school.
Learn About Outcomes and Value

Experience Education Abroad

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Through study abroad, Drexel students gain immersive, real-world experience that complements their academic journey.

Sydney, Australia
Submitted by: Bailey Slotter '24

Barcelona, Spain Submitted by Amallia Rascoe

Students have the opportunity to study in 25+ different countries across six continents.

Barcelona, Spain
Submitted by: Amallia Rascoe '19

Kyoto, Japan Submitted by Jaritza Idemoto Featuring Nicaole Childs

Drexel offers 70+ unique study abroad programs designed to expand students’ global perspectives.

Kyoto, Japan
Submitted by: Nicole Childs '26 | Photo by: Jaritza Idemoto

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Graduate Students
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Alumni

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Corporate Partners
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Co-op Employers
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Performing Arts
Drexel University's robust performing arts community is committed to presenting thought-provoking and engaging works of music, theatre, and dance for everyone to enjoy. View Upcoming Events
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Exploring the World on Co-op
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Quote-gradient Drexel's multidisciplinary approach has shaped my education, and this rotation allowed me to apply those principles to meaningful work in corporate social sustainability.
Audra Stein, Class of 2026
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The Interconnection of Community and Research
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Adonia Easie, Class of 2027
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As part of a comprehensive, global R1-level research university, Drexel's Elkins Park Campus offers professional and graduate degree and certificate programs in health science professions.
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Centers, Labs & Collaborations
Drexel is home to several centers and labs that focus on research for collaborative groups of investigators pushing the frontiers of knowledge forward.

Life on Drexel's Campus


Get ready to fall in love with Drexel University's campus, and the city we call home. Located in Philadelphia, Drexel offers students the best of both worlds: a close-knit community and direct access to one of the nation's most historic and culturally rich cities. From grabbing lunch at Reading Terminal Market to exploring world-class museums, students are never far from inspiration.

Drexel's urban campus in Philadelphia offers students unparalleled access to real-world learning, professional networks, and a vibrant city life. With leading hospitals, tech startups, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits just steps away, the city becomes an extension of the classroom. Beyond academics, students can immerse themselves in a dynamic campus culture filled with organizations, athletics, and service opportunities — building lasting friendships and shaping their future in a city that matches their ambition.

Learn More About Life at Drexel

 

Experience the Rhythm of Philadelphia
Philadelphia isn’t just a city — it’s a melody, a movement, and an opportunity that invites you to explore. Drexel University is proud to call Philly's vibrant neighborhoods and historic streets home.
DragonFly concert event

A highlight of the Drexel student experience, DragonFly gives Dragons a chance to come together, celebrate, and make lasting memories. The annual concert transforms the Daskalakis Athletic Center into a lively gathering space for an evening of music and fun.

EXEL: Drexel University's Research Magazine


Experience an award-winning annual magazine overviewing the University’s fast-growing research enterprise.

View the Exel Site

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Your Brain in the Zone
Drexel’s Creativity Research Lab studied the brain activity of musicians as they played to discover which brain areas were affected by creative flow.
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AI Under Examination
Drexel experts aren't just investigating AI applications — they’re working to ensure the technology is effective, accountable and aligned with society.
 
Your Brain on Beauty
Do natural spaces boost well‑being? Students tested the question by walking through Longwood Gardens wearing portable neuroimaging gear and sensors, gathering real‑time data on how the brain and body respond to nature.
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