OpenFieldDrexel University is an elite R1 comprehensive private research university in Philadelphia, world-renowned for its top-ranked cooperative education (co-op) program, College of Computing & Informatics, biomedical materials engineering, and the Dornsife School of Public Health.
Founded in 1891 by financier Anthony J. Drexel, the university is anchored in University City, Philadelphia. Drexel is an innovation powerhouse pioneered by its world-class cooperative education program (placing students with over 1,600 multinational employers) and high-impact R1 research institutes, including the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute (MXenes discovery), School of Biomedical Engineering, and College of Computing & Informatics.
Undergraduate applications submit through the Common Application or Coalition Application with transcripts, counselor recommendation, and essays. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are test-optional for most programs. Graduate master's and PhD programs require an accredited bachelor's degree in a congruent discipline (minimum GPA 3.0-3.3), GRE scores (program-dependent), letters of recommendation, and research statement. International applicants require TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5-7.0.
Top-tier 5-year bachelor's degree featuring three distinct 6-month full-time paid industry co-op employment periods at tech firms like Google, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and Comcast.
World-leading doctoral research at the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, synthesizing 2D MXenes, nanomaterials for energy storage, supercapacitors, and electromagnetic shielding.
STEM-designated graduate degree covering deep learning architectures, reinforcement learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and scalable distributed AI computing.
ABET-accredited program in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, training students in regenerative tissue scaffolds, drug delivery polymers, and medical device design.
CEPH-accredited program at the Dornsife School of Public Health analyzing urban infectious disease dynamics, racial health disparities, epidemiological modeling, and health policy.
Doctoral research examining human-AI interaction, algorithmic fairness, accessible interfaces, and collaborative social informatics.
Interdisciplinary master's degree focusing on urban stormwater management, environmental biotechnology, water reuse, and carbon-neutral civil systems.
Competitive merit award granted to outstanding international graduate scholars matriculating into full-time master's degree programs at Drexel.
Five-year accredited engineering degree uniting structural analysis, HVAC building energy modeling, lighting design, and green building certification.
Distinguished University and Charles T. and Ruth M. Bach Professor of Materials Science · Department of Materials Science and Engineering & A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Prof. Dr. Gogotsi is a world-renowned pioneer in two-dimensional carbides and nitrides (MXenes), leading global research in nanomaterials for batteries, desalination, and electromagnetic interference shielding.
View research profile ↗Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Research · College of Computing & Informatics
Prof. Shokoufandeh investigates graph-theoretic models in computer vision, topological indexing of shape spaces, and algorithmic data structures for multimedia search.
View research profile ↗Professor of Biomedical Engineering · School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems
Prof. Spiller investigates immunomodulatory biomaterials that guide macrophage behavior to stimulate diabetic wound healing and tissue reconstruction.
View research profile ↗Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and Professor of Materials Science · Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Weyant focuses on mechanical characterization of structural ceramics and innovative experiential learning pedagogies in collegiate engineering.
View research profile ↗Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics · Dornsife School of Public Health & Urban Health Collaborative
Dr. Bilal investigates macro-social determinants of health, evaluating how urban policy, gentrification, and spatial inequalities drive diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Drexel University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.