Temple University degree requirements for graduate study are listed below. International applicants are also strongly encouraged to consult with their School/College of interest to learn about any additional degree requirements.
Africa
British-Patterned
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree with honors
French-Patterned
- Maîtrise
- Diplôme d’ingénieur from grandes écoles
Other African Countries
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
Asia
Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Technology
- 3-year bachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree OR postgraduate diploma
China
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
India
- 4-6 year bachelor’s degree
- 3-year bachelor’s degree* followed by a 2 year master’s degree OR postgraduate diploma
*On a case by case basis, Temple University will consider students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree if they meet the following criteria as established by the World Education Service (WES):
- Degree earned in Division I
- The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better
If the student feels they meet the above criteria, they should obtain a course by course evaluation from WES. Visit www.wes.org for more information.
Other Asian Countries
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
Canada
- 3-year bachelor’s degree (Quebec)
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (all other provinces)
Central and South America
British-Patterned
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree with honors
French-Patterned
- Maîtrise
- Diplôme d’ingénieur from grandes écoles
Other African Countries
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
Europe
- 3-year bachelor’s degree from an institution that adheres to the Bologna Declaration and participates in the European Higher Education Area
- 4-year bachelor’s degree if the institution does not participate or adhere to the specifications above
Middle East
British-Patterned
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree with honors
French-Patterned
- Maîtrise
- Diplôme d’ingénieur from grandes écoles
Other African Countries
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
All Other Countries
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United States