Applying as an International Student
Accessing Application Materials
International applicants for graduate study should apply online or download an application. Please choose ONE of the following methods:
Online Application
This is a web-based application that allows you to submit the application online. It is designed in modules so you may complete sections of the application at your convenience. In order to activate your application, you will need to submit the application fee and requested credentials.
Download the Application in PDF
The full application is available online in PDF format. (You will need Adobe® Acrobat® to access this information.) The forms can be printed or saved to your desktop. To access these files, simply click on the name of the required information. Application instructions are provided for information purposes only. These PDF files are writer-ready:
- "Application for Graduate Study"
- "Reference Report for Graduate Study"
- "Academic Records Form for Graduate Study"
Application Deadlines
Students interested in applying for a Fall semester must apply by April 15.
Students interested in applying for a Spring semester must apply by September 30.
STHM strongly encourages applicants educated at institutions outside of the United States to apply 90 days prior to the stated program deadline. Applying early ensures sufficient time for non-U.S. academic credentials to be reviewed for U.S. equivalency prior to admission consideration. Furthermore, international applicants interested in being nominated for a fellowship or assistantship should submit their application materials by December 15.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must accompany the application. The cost is $60 when submitting the application online or $65 when using the paper application. Payment by check or postal money order must be in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank or on a U.S. branch of a foreign bank, and made payable to Temple University. Please do not send cash. Also, do not remit fees in excess of the required amount. Additional monies cannot be credited toward any charges if you subsequently register as a student.
Minimum Standards for International Graduate Study
Temple University assesses foreign degrees based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed. The minimum level of study required for graduate admissions consideration is outlined below:
- British-patterned education: Bachelor’s degree with honors.
- French-patterned education: Maîtrise from university or completion of diplôme d’ingénieur from grandes écoles.
- African countries (other than British- or French-patterned): University degree requiring 4 years of study.
- Germany: University diplom preferred, or at least 1 year of full-time higher study beyond vordiplom.
- Other European countries: University degree requiring 4 years of study.
- Middle East: University degree requiring 4 years of study.
- Canada: From Quebec, 3-year bachelor’s degree; from other provinces, 4-year bachelor’s degree.
- Central and South America: University degree requiring 4 years of study.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or medicine; master’s degree in all other fields. Note: A 3-year bachelor’s degree is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Temple. At least 1 year of a master’s degree, in a related discipline, following the 3-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.
- Philippines: A 5-year bachelor’s degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree plus one year of graduate work.
- Other Asian countries: University degree requiring 4 years of study.
- Newly Independent States: University diploma requiring 4.5 to 6 years of study.
- All Others: Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s degree comparability, as determined by Temple University, awarded by a post-secondary institution recognized by the country’s own Ministry of Education.
Official Educational Documents
International applicants who have completed a post-secondary program must:
- Submit an official copy of the degree, diploma, or certificate awarded whereby the academic institution validates completion and conferral.
- Request that official post-secondary academic records be forwarded to the Temple University department or program to which application is being made.
If there is any question as to what academic records should be submitted with an international application, visit the World Education Services website at http://wes.org/required.
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted for the applicant by the university, even if only one course was taken. Applications that do not include all post-secondary academic records are incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Unsealed post-secondary school academic records in the student’s possession are not official and, therefore, are not acceptable for admissions purposes. Temple University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of academic records, test scores, and letters of reference.
Applicants who attended institutions that do not issue complete academic records in English must submit official copies of native language records and literal translations prepared by an appropriate university or government official.
Academic documents may be submitted to a credential evaluation organization approved by Temple University, as identified at www.naces.org/members.htm. The applicant should request that the evaluation be sent directly to the department/program of application at Temple University. It is recommended that the applicant also send to the department/program an unofficial copy of the academic records on which the outside evaluation is based.
The Graduate School does not require additional in-house evaluation of credentials that have been assessed by the agencies listed on the NACES® website. In fact, the Graduate School strongly recommends that applicants have their credentials evaluated by a professional credentialing service listed on the NACES® website to ensure the timely processing of their applications, with the ultimate goal of their receiving a timely decision.
IMPORTANT NOTICE for APPLICANTS EDUCATED in CHINA
All transcripts, degree certificates, and diploma certificates must be sent sealed directly to the Temple University department or program to which you are applying by one of the Ministry-authorized offices below:
China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Development Center
18th Floor, Tongfang Keji Building B
No.1, Wangzhuang Road
Haidian District, Beijing 100083 CHINA
China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center
Box 6#, Beihang University
No.37, XueYuan Road
Haidian District, Beijing 100083 CHINA
Email: kefu@chsi.com.cn
Each office provides different services. Visit their websites for more information.
Note that certified copies of transcripts, degree certificates, and diploma certificates from universities are no longer accepted. Academic records will only be accepted from the organizations specified above.
Standardized Examinations
Standardized test scores must be reported to Temple University within five years of the applicant's test administration date. Scores for the GRE® should be forwarded electronically by Educational Testing Service. Scores for the GMAT® should be sent electronically by GMAC®. An official paper record for the MAT™ must be provided by Harcourt Assessment or the Temple University Measurement and Research Center. No photocopies of score reports for any standardized test will be accepted from applicants.
For reporting purposes, the institution code for the GRE® and the GMAT® is 2906. For the MAT™, the reporting code is 2548 for the College of Health Professions; all other MAT™ scores should be reported to 1666 for the Graduate School.
Score Reporting for Tests of Academic English
Prospective students for graduate study are required to report official scores from a test of academic English if they have not earned a degree—be it an undergraduate (bachelor's) or graduate (master's or doctorate)—from a U.S. institution. These scores are required of:
- individuals not born on American soil who were educated at an institution outside the United States, and
- U.S. citizens who earned a degree abroad from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English.
The requirement of a test of academic English is satisfied when the applicant produces official scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or, in early 2007, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. This is an additional requirement for applicants educated at an institution of higher learning outside the United States. The TOEFL® and IELTS™ cannot be utilized as a substitute for the GRE®, GMAT®, or MAT™ standardized examinations. Temple University Graduate School requires minimum scores of:
| TEST | TYPE | MINIMUM SCORE |
| TOEFL® | Paper-based (PBT) | 550 |
| Computer-based (CBT) | 213 | |
| Internet-based (iBT) | 79 | |
| IELTS™ | Academic | 6.5 |
| General Training | Not accepted |
Scores for the TOEFL® and IELTS™ must be submitted electronically to Temple University within two years of the applicant's test administration date. Scores for the TOEFL® should be forwarded electronically by Educational Testing Service. Scores for the IELTS™ should be forwarded electronically by IELTS™. No photocopies of score reports for a test of academic English will be accepted from applicants.
For reporting purposes, the institution code for the TOEFL® is 2906. The institution code for the IELTS™ will be published upon availability.
Mailing the Graduate Application
Materials can be sent to the following address:
111 Speakman Hall (006-68)
1810 North 13th Street
ATTN: Michael J. Usino
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Certification of Eligibility: I-20/DS-2019 Application Form
Additional admission documentation is required of international students. If your application
packet does not include the I-20/DS-2019 application form, contact the Temple University
Office of International Services via telephone at 215-204-7708, download the form by visiting http://www.temple.edu/ois/home/current/general/application_forms.htm, or write to:
Temple University Office of International Services
1700 North Broad Street, Room 203B (062-57)
Philadelphia, PA 19122-3429
USA
The completed I-20/DS-2019 application form should be sent directly to Temple University’s Office of International Services at the address provided above. Please note that the US $50 non-refundable international student orientation fee will be charged to your account upon registration at Temple University.
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