Life-long learners, traditional age students, mature age students, and students sponsored by their employers will find an ideal match for higher learning in the city proper of Philadelphia. These colleges and universities offer some of the finest and most technological advanced programs in the country. The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, and Thomas Jefferson University provide top-rated education for undergraduates and graduates.

There are a number of co-ed dormitory colleges and universities in the area. The Drexel University is a one of the most advanced universities in the area. It's located right in center city Philadelphia, closeby to fine shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

There are some world-reknowned health or medicine-education focused colleges and universities in the area. Thomas Jefferson University is s a private health sciences university in Center City, Philadelphia. Four constituent colleges make up the university: Jefferson Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, and Jefferson College of Health Professions, and Jefferson School of Population Health. The university is consistently rated within the top 75 nation's medical schools (according to U.S. News & World Report).

Temple University is located in Center City, Philadelphia. The University provides resources and educational services to undergraduates, graduates, non-degree seeking students, and the community at large. Being a large university with numerous programs, degrees, and concentrations to select from, Temple has been known throughout the world for its quality education. Temple has a well-known medicine program.

There are many private religious-affiliated colleges and universities in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Joseph's University is located in Center City, Philadelphia. The university 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time, and doctoral candidates. The university is founded upon the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis (i.e. care of the person) shows through it's focus on the common good.

Drexel University ~ (215) 895-2000
3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Center City, Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson University ~ (215) 955-5528
1100 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Center City, Philadelphia

Temple University ~ (215) 204-7000
1200 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Center City, Philadelphia

Saint Joseph's University ~ (610) 660-1000
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Center City, Philadelphia