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Degree Requirements

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
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