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About Temple

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Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. Explore our traditions, read our Mission Statement, take a Virtual Tour or read about our Great Teachers.


 

As a comprehensive public research university, our 37,000 students can choose from 8 campuses and 320 academic degree programs including:

  • 2 associate degree programs (Horticulture and General Studies)
  • 134 bachelors programs
  • 121 masters programs
  • 56 doctoral programs
  • 7 first-professional degree programs dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine

Our 186-acre campus in suburban Ambler offers programs in community and regional planning, horticulture, landscape architecture and others. The Tyler School of Art has moved from Elkins Park, Pa., to a new, state-of-the-art facility on Main Campus.

At our Fort Washington, Pa., location, students can take graduate and non-credit courses. At Temple University Center City, students can take 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. President Dr. Hart and her husband fund a scholarship program to pay for first-year students’ passport fees.

 

portrait The College Portrait presents information about Temple in a standard, easy-to-read format. Find the portrait here.