Who We Are
Founded as a night school by Russell Conwell in 1884, Temple University has evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top research institution with roughly 33,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Philadelphia’s public university, Temple providesan unparalleled valueto families in the region and serves as an essential resource to the surrounding community.
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Temple offers students a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated academic advisors focused on settinga clear path to graduationand a broad curriculum ofmore than 600 academic programs. A longtime leader in professional education, Temple is also among the nation’s largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry.
Temple also offers a gateway to the world with long-standing international campuses inTokyoandRomeandstudy abroad opportunities across six continents.
Temple’s alumni are making an impact, one industry at a time. Temple has more than 360,000 graduates around the globe who stay connected and invested in the university and providementorship and professional development opportunities to aspiringchangemakers in their respective fields.
Temple Athletics provides opportunities for its diverse student-athletes to unlock and maximize their potential, both in and out of the game. Whether you’re catching a basketball game at the Liacouas Center or a football game at Lincoln Financial Field, all of ourathletic teams will make you proud to be a Temple Owl.
Temple’s bustling Main Campus is set against the backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline. Green space and eclectic architecture ranging from the historic Temple Performing Arts Center tothe state-of-the-art Charles Libraryform a vibrant residential setting that our students and the surrounding community are proud to call home.
Learning and research facilities—from the Science, Education and Research Center and Sport Industry ResearchCenter to our cutting-edgebioengineering labs and creative spaces at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture—enhance educational experiences and spark innovative ideas.
Our other campuses also house exceptional facilities,such as the Ambler Arboretum, that empower students to take their education to the next level.
At Temple University, students learn from esteemed faculty members who bring a breadth of real-world experience, research achievementsand a passion for their craft to the classroom. With a 12-1 student-faculty ratio, your professors do much more than just convey the subject material. You’ll be guided, mentoredand encouraged as you join the next generation of Owls changing the world in your field.
University leadership is integral to the Temple University experience.Temple’s presidentis the public face of the university and is responsible for supporting and managing all of its academic, administrative and financial operations.Serving alongside the president, theBoard of Trusteesis Temple’s governing body, responsible for the educational mission and fiscal policies of the university. The trustees also are responsible for electing the university president, adopting an annual plan of financial operation and establishing degrees to be awarded.
Our facultyleveragePhiladelphiato provide real-world experiences that enhance and enrich theacademic experience. Students access the city forboth theprofessional and socialopportunities it affords.Whether you’re interning in Center City, immersing yourself in the city’shistory in Old City, cheering on your favorite sports team at the Philadelphia Sports Complexorvisiting an exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art—your life at Templeextends far beyond the walls of campus.
Investments in the campus learning environment have elevated the university’s capabilities across its 17 schools and colleges with impressive results. In 2015, Temple achieved theR1 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the most active research universities in the nation. Temple also recently celebrated several milestones, including a Rhodes scholar, a Goldwater scholar, and its largest and brightest graduating class.
At Temple University, our 33,000+ students come together with a shared mission: to become the best versions of themselves. Your life at Temple University goes beyond attending classes. Whether you immerse yourself in arts and culture, athletic activities, community service opportunities,or student-run clubs, you’ll make lasting friendships and memories that will shape your future.
What We Believe
We are committed to the ideals upon which Temple was founded.
- Providing access to an excellent, affordable higher education that prepares students for careers, further learning and active citizenship.
- Creating a collaborative community of outstanding faculty and staff who foster inclusion and encourage the aspirations of Temple students.
- Promoting service and engagement throughout Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.
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All campus tours are led by an Owl Ambassador and take place inside as well as outside.
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Temple offers many nontraditional classroom environments, including this Neo-Traditional West African dance class.
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The Boyer College of Music and Dance offers several workshops throughout the year for both conductors and educators of all levels.
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Temple students look forward to the “White Out” game every basketball season, where fans dress in all white.
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Campus is a blast for all—even our four-legged friends!
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Students immerse themselves in chemistry laboratories where state-of-the-art equipment is at their fingertips.
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As part of Campus Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability and Sharing Excess hosted the Share Fair, where students and faculty learned about the circularity of food.
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Temple offers a wide array of degree programs to pursue—all of which include esteemed faculty members to guide you every step of the way.
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Students with an affinity for skateboarding gather at “Cecil,” Temple's premiere skate spot.
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Temple’s campus is the best place to explore, make new friends and create lasting memories.
All campus tours are led by an Owl Ambassador and take place inside as well as outside.
Temple offers many nontraditional classroom environments, including this Neo-Traditional West African dance class.
The Boyer College of Music and Dance offers several workshops throughout the year for both conductors and educators of all levels.
Temple students look forward to the “White Out” game every basketball season, where fans dress in all white.
Campus is a blast for all—even our four-legged friends!
Students immerse themselves in chemistry laboratories where state-of-the-art equipment is at their fingertips.
As part of Campus Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability and Sharing Excess hosted the Share Fair, where students and faculty learned about the circularity of food.
Temple offers a wide array of degree programs to pursue—all of which include esteemed faculty members to guide you every step of the way.
Students with an affinity for skateboarding gather at “Cecil,” Temple's premiere skate spot.
Temple’s campus is the best place to explore, make new friends and create lasting memories.
Who We Serve
Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Read more about the doctors, researchers and other medical professionals who are making groundbreaking discoveries and advancing our community.
Temple Trauma Surgeons
Research for Cure on HIV
Global Health Crisis
https://www.temple.edu/about/campus-development
Campus Development
Discover how Temple’s vibrant residential campus continues to evolve with significant renovations and upgrades.
Campus Development
https://community.temple.edu/
Community
See how Temple remains a beacon of public service, social activism and community engagement.
Community
https://diversity.temple.edu/
Diversity
Explore Temple’s comprehensive, solution-focused resources and strategic units focused on various areas around diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the Center for Anti-Racism.
Diversity
https://research.temple.edu/
Research
Learn about Temple’s community of innovative faculty and students who are driven to help make the world a better place through research.
Research
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