About Temple University
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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 34,000 students can choose from 8 campuses and 300 academic degree programs including:
- 2 associate degree programs (Horticulture and General Studies)
- 125 bachelors programs
- 113 masters programs
- 52 doctoral programs
- 8 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.
