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.
- #301 Ranking
- 215 Bachelors
- 2,823 Academic Staff
- 36,423 Students
- 2,914 Students (int'l)
- 19,668 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (68)
- Graduate Certificate Acting Certificate
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc.Ed. Art Education
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Art Therapy
- BFA Ceramics
- Graduate Certificate Chamber Music Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Classical Piano Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Classical Voice Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Composition-Music Certificate
- B.F.A. Dance
- Graduate Certificate Dance Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Entertainment Industry Studies Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Film Certificate
- B.A. Film and Media Arts
- B.F.A. Film and Media Arts
- B.F.A. Glass
- Graduate Certificate Jazz Arranging Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Jazz Improvisation Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Jazz Studies Composition Certificate
- B.Mus. Jazz Studies, Composition
- B.Mus. Jazz Studies, Performance
- Graduate Certificate Jazz Voice Certificate
- B.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- B.A. Liberal Studies
- B.F.A. Metals, Jewelry, CAD-CAM
- B.Sc. Music
- B.Mus. Music Education
- B.M. Music Education Jazz
- B.M. Music History
- Graduate Certificate Music History Certificate
- B.Sc. Music Technology
- Graduate Certificate Music Technology Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Music Theory Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Music Theory Jazz Certificate
- B.Mus. Music Therapy
- B.Mus. Music Therapy Jazz
- B.F.A. Musical Theater
- Graduate Certificate Native Perennial Garden Design
- Graduate Certificate Orchestral Music Certificate
- B.F.A. Painting
- B.M. Performance
- Graduate Certificate Performing Arts Certificate
- B.F.A. Photography
- B.F.A. Printmaking
- Graduate Certificate Screen Studies Certificate
- B.F.A. Sculpture
- Graduate Certificate Stage Management Certificate
- B.A. Theater
- Graduate Certificate Theater Education Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Theater and Community Engagement Certificate
- B.A. Visual Studies
- Graduate Certificate Voice and Speech for the Actor Certificate
Humanities (39)
- Graduate Certificate American Sign Language Certificate
- B.A. American Studies
- Graduate Certificate Arabic Certificate
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese
- Graduate Certificate Chinese Certificate
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. English
- Graduate Certificate Ethics Certificate
- B.A. French
- Graduate Certificate French Certificate
- Graduate Certificate German Certificate
- B.Sc. Historic Preservation
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- Graduate Certificate Italian Certificate
- B.A. Italian Studies
- Graduate Certificate Japanese Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Language and Cross-Cultural Communication Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Latin American Studies Certificate
- B.A. Liberal Studies
- Graduate Certificate Linguistics Certificate
- B.M. Music History
- B.A. Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate Professional Writing Certificate
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Spanish
- Graduate Certificate Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Spanish and Latinx Studies for the Health and Human Services Professions Certificate
Business & Management (29)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.B.A. Actuarial Science
- B.A. Advertising
- B.B.A. Business Management
- Graduate Certificate Economics - Management Career Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Fibers and Material Studies With Entrepreneurial Studies
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. Financial Planning
- B.B.A. Human Resource Management
- B.A./B.Sc. Information Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate Leadership and Military Science Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Management Information Systems Certificate
- B.B.A. Marketing
- Graduate Certificate Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Stage Management Certificate
- B.B.A. Supply Chain Management
Social Sciences (28)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.A. Advertising
- B.A. Anthropology
- Graduate Certificate Applied Behavior Analysis
- B.A. Art Therapy
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity and Human Behavior Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- Graduate Certificate Economics - Management Career Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Gender, Sexuality and Women Studies Certificate
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.B.A. International Business
- Graduate Certificate Political Economy Certificate
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology (Honors)
- B.A. Public Relations
- B.A. Sociology
Education & Training (27)
- B.Sc.Ed. Art Education
- B.Sc. Biology with Teaching
- B.Sc. Chemistry with Teaching
- Graduate Certificate Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
- Graduate Certificate English Language Teaching Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Environmental Professional Training Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Fibers and Material Studies With Entrepreneurial Studies
- B.Sc. Middle Grades Education
- B.Mus. Music Education
- B.M. Music Education Jazz
- B.Sc. Physics with Teaching
- Graduate Certificate Social Science Research Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Theater Education Certificate
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (27)
- B.B.A. 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. Civil Engineering
- B.B.A. Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics
- B.A./B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A./B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Teaching
Engineering & Technology (18)
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Technology
- Graduate Certificate Environmental Professional Training Certificate
- B.Sc. Facilities Management
- B.A./B.Sc. Information Science and Technology
- B.Sc. Materials Science
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Certificate Music Technology Certificate
Computer Science & IT (15)
- B.A./B.Sc. Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate Computer Security and Digital Forensics Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity and Human Behavior Certificate
- B.A. Data Science
- Graduate Certificate Data Science Computational Analytics Certificate
- B.Sc. Engineering
- Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of Programming Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Geographic Information Systems Certificate
- B.A./B.Sc. Information Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate Management Information Systems Certificate
Medicine & Health (13)
- B.Sc. Genomic Medicine
- Graduate Certificate Genomic Medicine Certificate
- Bachelor Health Professions
- B.A. Health Studies
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- B.Sc. Public Health
- B.Sc. Recreational Therapy
- B.B.A. Supply Chain Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
- Graduate Certificate Environmental Professional Training Certificate
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- Graduate Certificate Environmental Sustainability
- B.A./B.Sc. Geology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- Graduate Certificate Sports and Society Certificate
- Graduate Certificate Stage Management Certificate
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Graduate Certificate Computer Security and Digital Forensics Certificate
- B.B.A. Real Estate
- B.S.W. Social Work
Journalism & Media (4)
- B.A. Journalism
- Graduate Certificate Professional Writing Certificate
- B.A. Public Relations
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- Graduate Certificate Native Perennial Garden Design
Law (2)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- B.B.A. Legal Studies
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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
301
2022
301
2021
301
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
309 -6
2022
303 9
2021
312
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401 100
2021
501 -200
2020
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
751
2022
751 -50
2021
701
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.
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 review
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately because of covid and being first generation I missed a lot of opportunities in Temple. Faculty here is ok, a lot of tutoring programs.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I just started studying there and t is quite good so far
Go Owls!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University is great. The diversity and countless international students make me feel at home.
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