As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common drive to learn, prepare for their careers and make a real impact.
Temple University's history begins in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night.
A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't long before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves.
Education
Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates new knowledge through innovative teaching, research and other creative endeavors.
Our urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship, experiential learning, and discovery of self, others and the world. We open our doors to a diverse community of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real.
Research
Temple is investing millions of dollars into new and upgraded facilities as part of the Visualize Temple campus plan and the complementary Verdant Temple landscaping plan.
Temple’s vibrant residential campus continues to evolve, with exciting new academic and recreation spaces, as well as significant renovations and upgrades.
Career
The Temple University Career Center is a central resource that builds collaborative relationships among the Temple community, and empowers students and alumni through comprehensive career development services, driving successful careers.
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I really like this university because it has spacious and beautiful outdoors areas, plus there are plenty of student opportunities and excellent professors. It's a very pleasant place to be and a place of continuous learning, as it offers a wide range of academic disciplines through its various faculties
Posted byKaren
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
Industrial engineering training in Manila
The school really cares for it's students and employees. I would highly recommend it to the future students who will be entering college. Professors are all approachable and value knowledge of the students, they really engage on empowering the skills and talent so that after you graduate, you will have a competitive advantage among others when you seek for jobs.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromAug 2022 - May 2026
Posted onAug 2026
2/5
Temple Student
Quality of education is poor- not challenging and I do not feel I gained valuable skills since I began at Temple. As a young woman, I did not feel safe on campus at all, let alone going outside of the "Temple-fied" area. The administration has failed its student body too many times to count. I'm so dissatisfied that I've put in transfer applications.
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Best Global Universities Rankings
364
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 4 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
751
By TopUniversities
Dropped 30 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
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Temple University Libraries bring together collections, people and services to facilitate teaching, learning and research success.
We rank among the top university research libraries in North America and hold membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.
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Campus life
To know what Temple is really about, you have to experience it firsthand.
Our Main Campus is an energetic community of students, faculty, and local culture. And the opportunities don't stop there.
For Temple students, all of Philadelphia is a place to learn and branch out.
Sports facilities
Recreational Sports activities have traditionally been among the most popular of the non-academic pursuits of college students.
College life is more exciting and fulfilling when classroom learning is supplemented by a varied and productive array of leisure endeavors.
The primary goal of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide the university community with quality-oriented leisure time opportunities in a safe environment.
These sport-related activities may take many forms, such as intramurals, sport clubs, informal recreation, special events, aquatics, group fitness, adapted recreation or student staff development.
Student clubs
You will never be bored at Temple. On a daily basis, you can choose from an eclectic array of cultural, athletic and social activities, such as student-run clubs, community-service projects, athletic events and musical performances.
These activities aren't simply time fillers. They're also opportunities to meet fellow students and expand your personal and professional networks.
Accreditation
Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (267-284-5000).
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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