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.
Experience Everything
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.
Collecting Experiences
This is your invitation to experience Drexel — explore your passions and discover what the Drexel experience can mean for you.
What Is Drexel Co-Op? Explore Co-Op Opportunities

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.

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Co-op Spotlight: Aramark at Lincoln Financial Field
Rhian Johnson is on her second co-op, and her time working game days at Lincoln Financial Field for Aramark has taught her a lot. 
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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.

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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

 

Loop of Learning

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.
STAR Showcase Demonstrates Students' Research Skills
More than 100 students spent their summers steeped in research through the Pennoni Honors College's program.
Drexel student participating in Mock Trial
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. 
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.
Drexel nursing students)

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.
Evan Ehlers and the Sharing Excess volunteers)

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.
Scientists studying Mxenes)

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

As a global leader in experiential education, Drexel empowers students to transform classroom learning into real-world impact — applying knowledge in dynamic settings that prepares them for what’s next. More than a campus, Drexel is a living part of Philadelphia, where students can explore initiatives that connect the University to the city and the world beyond.
Motion Capture Lab
MoCap Studio: Housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the Drexel Motion Capture Studio turns real-time movement into digital animation.
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.
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.

ExCite Center
ExCITe Center: The Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies Center connects technology and communities through innovative programs.
Research & Innovation
Research and Innovation
Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university ranked among the top 50 in the nation. Learn more about research opportunities at Drexel University today!
Global Impact
Institutes and Initiatives

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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Civic Engagement
Drexel promotes the ideals of social responsibility and public service by facilitating community-based experiential learning for students, faculty, and staff.
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Community Service
Drexel actively supports research that benefits communities, public service by students and faculty, and business practices that spur economic development.
Drexel Dragons Athletics
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, most notably our renowned cooperative education program, Drexel graduates enter the workforce with a clear sense of purpose and a the confidence gained through work experience. As a result, Drexel graduates consistently report high levels of career satisfaction and professional success.
Top 3% in Nation
lifetime earnings

Drexel ranked in the Top 3% of U.S. Universities for lifetime earnings.

11.9%
Drexel graduates earn

Drexel graduates earn 11.9% above the national average.

96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education
96%
of undergraduate Drexel graduates working full-time are satisfied with their position
Top 100
U.S. News & world report
National University Rankings, 2025
Top 50
U.S. News & world report
National University Rankings (Private Institutions), 2025
2nd Nationally
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National Co-op
/Internship Programs, 2025
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Sydney, Australia | Submitted by and Featuring Bailey Slotter

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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Undergraduate Students
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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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Research
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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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Co-op at The Met
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Quote-gradient This cooperative education experience was unlike anything I would have ever imagined, and I am beyond thankful for the support and education Drexel and the EAM program have provided me to succeed in such a position.
Vivian Wu, Class of 2026
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Leading Other Dragons to Success
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Quote-gradient Some of my most rewarding experiences have been through serving the Drexel community.
Lorelei Booth, Class of 2026
A Student Teaching Dream
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Quote-gradient Drexel's School of Education has provided me with an opportunity I will never forget...I now have the confidence to feel that I do not need to be fearful walking into my own first classroom.
Grace Kirby, Class of 2024
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.

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Our nation's oldest natural sciences institution, the Academy of Natural Sciences has been affiliated with Drexel University since 2011.
Drexel Park
Fighting the challenges of hunger and economic insecurity, the Center for Hunger-Free Communities develops solutions based on science and the human experience.
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The Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics seeks to discover, advance and generate value from the impact of data and AI on business and society.
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With a mission of improving health in cities, the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative leverages data, research, education and partnerships in equal measure.

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.

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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.

EXEL: Drexel University's Research Magazine


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

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Zakir Jiwani and Josiah Saddick
Breakthrough in the Bay of Bengal
During an intensive summer in India, two Drexel first years learned the rhythms of research, the value of mentorship and the power of going off-script thanks to Drexel’s revitalized undergraduate research program.
Matthew Stamms
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.
 
Greg Schwenk
The Making of a Scientist CEO
From a spark of curiosity in high school chemistry to co-founding a cutting-edge nanomaterials startup, Greg Schwenk's path to becoming CEO of One-D Nano is a story of tech transfer innovation fueled by Drexel’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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