As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common drive to learn, prepare for their careers and make a real impact.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (23)
- B.A. Art
- B.Sc.Ed. Art Education
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Ceramics
- B.F.A. Dance
- B.F.A. Film and Media Arts
- B.F.A. Glass
- B.Mus. Jazz Studies, Composition
- B.Mus. Jazz Studies, Performance
- B.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- B.F.A. Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM
- B.Sc. Music
- B.Mus. Music Education
- B.Mus. Music Therapy
- B.Mus. Music Therapy Jazz
- B.F.A. Painting
- B.F.A. Photography
- B.F.A. Sculpture
- B.A. Theater
- B.A. Visual Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)
- Bachelor Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A./B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biology with Teaching
- B.Sc. Biophysics
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry with Teaching
- B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics
- B.A./B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A./B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Teaching
Social Sciences (19)
- B.A. Advertising
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- Bachelor Communication Studies
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Global Studies
- Bachelor International Affairs
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.A. Political Science
- Bachelor Psychological Studies
- B.A. Psychology (Honors)
- B.A. Sociology
Education & Training (17)
- B.Sc.Ed. Art Education
- B.Sc. Biology with Teaching
- B.Sc. Chemistry with Teaching
- B.Sc. Middle Grades Education
- B.Mus. Music Education
- B.Sc. Physics with Teaching
Business & Management (16)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- Bachelor Actuarial Science
- B.A. Advertising
- B.B.A. Business Management
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. Human Resource Management
- Bachelor International Affairs
- Bachelor International Business Studies
- B.B.A. Marketing
Humanities (16)
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Art
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Spanish
Engineering & Technology (9)
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Technology
- B.Sc. Facilities Management
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT (5)
- B.A./B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.A./B.Sc. Information Science and Technology
Medicine & Health (4)
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Public Health
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.A./B.Sc. Geology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- B.B.A. Real Estate
- B.S.W. Social Work
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.A. Journalism
Law (2)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- B.B.A. Legal Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Horticulture
About
History
Temple University's history begins in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night. A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't long before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves.
Education
Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates new knowledge through innovative teaching, research and other creative endeavors. Our urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship, experiential learning, and discovery of self, others and the world. We open our doors to a diverse community of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real.
Research
Temple is investing millions of dollars into new and upgraded facilities as part of the Visualize Temple campus plan and the complementary Verdant Temple landscaping plan. Temple’s vibrant residential campus continues to evolve, with exciting new academic and recreation spaces, as well as significant renovations and upgrades.
Career
The Temple University Career Center is a central resource that builds collaborative relationships among the Temple community, and empowers students and alumni through comprehensive career development services, driving successful careers.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
301 50
2019
351
2018
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
301
2018
301
2017
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
319 28
2019
347 38
2018
385
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
651
2019
651
2018
651
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Administration
- Academic Affairs and Assessment
- Alumni Relations
- Board of Trustees
- Bursar
- Campus Operations
- CFO and Treasurer
- Dean of Students
- Emergency Management
- Enrollment Management
- Equal Opportunity Compliance
- Ethics & Compliance
- Faculty Development and Affairs
- Faculty Senate
- Government, Community and Public Affairs
- Institutional Advancement
- Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)
- International Affairs
- President
- Provost
- Research Administration
- Student Affairs
- Undergraduate Studies
- University Communications
- University Counsel
Housing services
Campus Services
- Academic Resource Center
- Advising
- Bookstore
- Business Services
- Campus Recreation
- Campus Safety
- Class Scheduling
- Diamond Dollars
- Digital Document Services
- Dining
- Disability Resources and Services
- Facilities Management
- Housing and Residential Life
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Leadership Development
- Moving Services and Surplus Furniture
- Parking
- Planning and Design
- Post Office
- Real Estate
- Registrar
- Space Management
- Special Event Setups
- Student Activities
- Study Abroad
- Sustainability
- Teaching and Learning Center
- Travel
- Veterans Affairs
Library services
Temple University Libraries bring together collections, people and services to facilitate teaching, learning and research success. We rank among the top university research libraries in North America and hold membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.
Together Temple’s libraries hold more than four million bound volume equivalents, care for thousands of special collections of rare books and primary archival sources and provide a full range of services for faculty, students and community members.Medical services
Health and Wellness
- Athletics
- Campus Recreation
- Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
- Employee Health Services
- Student Health Services
- Tuttleman Counseling Services
- Wellness Resource Center
Student Life
Campus life
To know what Temple is really about, you have to experience it firsthand. Our Main Campus is an energetic community of students, faculty, and local culture. And the opportunities don't stop there. For Temple students, all of Philadelphia is a place to learn and branch out.
Sports facilities
Recreational Sports activities have traditionally been among the most popular of the non-academic pursuits of college students. College life is more exciting and fulfilling when classroom learning is supplemented by a varied and productive array of leisure endeavors.
The primary goal of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide the university community with quality-oriented leisure time opportunities in a safe environment. These sport-related activities may take many forms, such as intramurals, sport clubs, informal recreation, special events, aquatics, group fitness, adapted recreation or student staff development.
Student clubs
You will never be bored at Temple. On a daily basis, you can choose from an eclectic array of cultural, athletic and social activities, such as student-run clubs, community-service projects, athletic events and musical performances.
These activities aren't simply time fillers. They're also opportunities to meet fellow students and expand your personal and professional networks.
Accreditation
Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Student Reviews
Temple is pretty good
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Class quality is dependent on the professor them selves but the university is very acomidationg in terms of recorded and services. It does however lack housing for students.
I took the survey
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I haven't been here quite long yet and I have little to no reference since this is my first semester of college but it is a lot different than I imagined I would be. I went to the same school from 1st grade through high school so friends hasn't ever been an issue with me, not that it is now but I have new challenges to face in terms of the environment that I now live in -...
Temple University, studying in Philly
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I transferred to Temple University in fall of 2016 and was very happy with my academic experiences there. The city was also amazing, with many things to see and explore. Unfortunately I did not get many opportunities to get involved socially. I did however, get the amazing opportunity to study and intern abroad at their Rome campus which was truly life changing. Overall I...
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