International students are a vital part of Temple University’s intellectual and cultural community. Below are resources that you may need during the admissions process.
Applying for Admission
You’re considered an international student if you hold, or will need to obtain, a non-immigrant visa, including a student visa (F-1), or an exchange visitor visa (J-1).
In addition to the specific admission requirements of your intended academic program, international applicants should also submit:
- Official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) to obtain a course-by-course evaluation.
- Transcripts from international institutions can be mailed or emailed to educate@temple.edu from one of the following departments: Office of the Registrar or Department of Student Services; or the Office of Academic Records. All transcripts must be verified by Enrollment Management.
- Please submit one of the following standardized test scores:
For More Information
The Graduate School at Temple University provides a comprehensive resource guide which includes information about specific requirements that may be needed to complete your application for admission.
Submitting Your Application Documents
To expedite the application process, many of your supporting documents may be sent electronically to Temple. Learn more about how to submit your supplemental materials.
Exam Results
If your intended program requires a standardized test, submit your scores electronically using the corresponding code below.
Scores for the IELTS exam should be forwarded in an official score report provided to you by the International English Language Testing System. Temple will verify your scores upon receipt.
How to Apply
Join students from more than 130 countries and discover our top-tier academic programs and the many cultural experiences on Temple’s campus and in Philadelphia.
- You are a first-year applicant if you are a student still attending secondary school or high school, or you have not attempted 15 or more college-level credits.
- You are a transfer applicant if you have completed secondary school and have attempted at least 15 college-level credits or more.
1. Make an application plan.
If you’re a first-year applicant, you’ll first want to pick a deadline goal and decide if you’d like to apply Early Action (due Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (Feb. 1).
2. Apply using the Common Application.
Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision if you’re a first-year applicant. Even if you apply before or by the Early Action deadline, you still must indicate Early Action on your application to ensure you will receive an admissions decision early. Transfer applicants do not need to select a deadline preference.
There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.
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3. Complete your application by sending official documents.
After submitting the Common Application, you’ll need to submit the following information to the university in order to complete your application.
- Official secondary school or college transcripts
- Standardized test scores (optional). Read more below for important information on testing options.
- English language proficiency test scores
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
Temple is test-optional.
REQUIREMENTS
The following documents may be necessary to complete your application. Please review the testing options to determine whether you wish to submit academic testing to support your application. If your documents are not in English, please provide them in the original language and with an English translation.Official high school and/or university transcripts with English translations (required)Test optionsEnglish language proficiency test scoresLetters of Recommendation (optional)Additional materials for Boyer College of Music and Dance and Tyler School of Art and Architecture
HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS AND TESTING
For any applicant submitting official testing, please use the following Temple University School codes or methods.
- SAT or TOEFL through Educational Testing Services (ETS)—School Code 2906
- American College Testing (ACT)—School Code 3724
- IELTS: Simply email your TRF number to internationaldocuments@temple.edu and include your full name and TUid.
Have documents and other testing submitted to internationaldocuments@temple.edu by a school official or examining/testing body. Documents sent by mail may delay application processing. The mailing address is below. For information on how documents or testing can be submitted, please contact the International Admissions office.
International Admissions
1938 Liacouras Walk, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
USA
Submitted documents become the property of Temple University and we cannot return them to you. If you prefer, you can retain your originals and submit notarized copies.
4. Check the status of your application with TUportal and determine if you need a student visa.
All decisions made regarding your application will be available to you via TUportal. It’s the gateway to the rest of the application process, so make sure to keep your username and password handy. After submitting your application, you can track its status and learn important next steps in TUportal.
If you’re admitted, you may need to obtain a nonimmigrant student visa—including a student (F-1) or an exchange visitor (J-1) visa—as a next step toward your enrollment at Temple.
Learn how to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa.
5. Submit proof of secondary school graduation.
If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.
Need help determining what satisfies proof of graduation?
Please contact the International Admissions office.
When to Apply
International applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each semester. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner you will receive a decision.Early Action: Nov. 1 (First-year Applicants only)Regular Decision: Feb. 1 (First-year applicants only)Transfer DeadlinesHonors Program
Important Dates for International Students
Fall Semester StartSpring Semester Start
For first-year applicants.
- Early Action deadline: Nov. 1
- Regular Decision deadline: Feb. 1
- Decision deadline for admitted students: May 1
For transfer applicants.
- Application deadline: June 1
For first-year applicants.
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
- Decision deadline for admitted students: two weeks after receiving offer of admission
For transfer applicants.
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
Costs, Aid and Scholarships
Temple offers a range of financial support for our international students, from merit scholarships to other awards recognizing high-achieving students, such as the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship.