About Temple

Temple Flag on Baptist Temple Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907 and has evolved into a comprehensive urban research and academic institution. Explore Temple traditions, read the Mission Statement, check out the latest news or follow Owl Athletic teams.

Our 39,000 students can choose from 9 campuses and 333 academic degree programs including:

2 associate’s
141 bachelor’s
123 master’s
60 doctoral
7 first-professional (in dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatric medicine)

Temple’s 186-acre campus in suburban Ambler offers programs in community and regional planning, horticulture, landscape architecture and others. At our Fort Washington, Harrisburg and Center City Philadelphia locations, students can take a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate and non-credit courses.

We have a large and robust study abroad program with campuses in Rome and Tokyo, programs in London, Beijing, Paris, Mumbai and other sites.

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