Drexel University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational university founded in 1891 by philanthropist and financier Anthony J. Drexel. The University hosts top-notch programs and is home to some of the region’s leading scholars and researchers in the fields of arts and sciences, business, biomedical engineering, engineering, health professions, information science, and design and media arts. Drexel comprises 15 colleges and schools including colleges of medicine and law. Located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, Drexel offers students all of the amenities of a vibrant college campus within a world-class city.