Overview

The Networked and Social Systems Engineering program of University of Pennsylvania is looking for students with a top academic record, an entrepreneurial bent, and a hands-on approach to technology: aspiring engineers willing to take their minds beyond the syllabus.

The ideal NETS student continues a strong foundation of mathematics and computer science, and will study everything from online social networks and commerce to cloud computing. Courses in sociology and economics join game theory, probability, physics and more, giving you the tools to properly analyze and design complex networks.

Choose from a wide range of depth

Combined with the fundamentals of Engineering, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities,you will choose one of the following four major areas of exploration to complete your NETS degree:

1. Networked and Cloud Services

The Networked and Cloud Services track focuses on tools for building services to rival Facebook or Google, with an emphasis on algorithms, data management, artificial intelligence, software engineering, user interfaces, data visualization and more.

2. Theory of Networks and Dynamics

The Theory of Networks and Dynamics track focuses on analysis and design that considers network structure, with an emphasis on optimization, networks, dynamic systems, stochastic processes, decision theory, and more.

3. Economic and Networked Markets

The Economics and Networked Markets track focuses on how institutions like the stock market or other, newer markets are affected by instant digital communication, with an emphasis on network economics, microeconomic theory, algorithmic game theory, entrepreneurship, new media and more.

4. Technology and Society

The Technology and Society track focuses on cutting-edge social-impact questions, like how games and smart phones affect our concentration, or how we bridge the digital divide, with an emphasis on technology and social policy, statistic, demographic computation and surveys.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Networked Life

Market and Social Systems on the Internet

Scalable and Cloud Computing

Principles of Networks

Algorithmic Game Theory

Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision application deadline is January 5.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Academic Teacher Evaluations (2)

Early Decision Agreement (only if applying for Early Decision)

Mid-Year Report

Final Report

SAT or ACT

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63204 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63204 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

63204 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Choose from a wide range of depth

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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