How to Apply to Temple University

Temple University separates its admissions process into two tracks: Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions. Which one you use depends on the degree you're pursuing, not on your citizenship or background. First-year, international, and transfer students all apply through the undergraduate route; master's, doctoral, and certificate applicants go through the graduate route. Temple's site provides an online application entry point and a "Request Information" option for prospective students who want details before applying.

Undergraduate Admissions

Temple's undergraduate admissions page is the starting point for three applicant types:

• First-year students — applying directly from high school or without prior college enrollment
• International students — applying from outside the U.S. education system
• Transfer students — applying with prior college credit

The site directs all three groups to the same Undergraduate Admissions hub, where the application itself is submitted. From the homepage, the primary calls to action are Apply Today and Request Information — the first starts an application, the second puts you in contact with admissions before you commit to applying.

What to do first

1. Go to the Undergraduate Admissions page from Temple's homepage.
2. Identify your applicant type (first-year, international, or transfer) — requirements and deadlines differ by category.
3. Use Request Information if you need program or deadline details before applying.
4. Use Apply Today when you're ready to submit.

Graduate Admissions

Graduate study at Temple covers master's programs, doctoral programs, and certificate programs. All of these are handled through the Graduate Admissions page rather than the undergraduate portal. Because graduate admissions is program-specific, the Graduate Admissions hub is the correct entry point for learning requirements and applying.

What to do first

1. Go to the Graduate Admissions page.
2. Confirm the specific program you're targeting — master's, doctoral, or certificate.
3. Follow the Graduate Admissions instructions for that program type.
4. Submit through the graduate application route, not the undergraduate one.

Choosing the Right Application Route

Why Temple Might Be Worth the Application

Temple describes itself as Philadelphia's public R1 university, a designation awarded for very high research activity and doctorate production. The site cites a Top 50 ranking among national public universities and a Top 100 best value ranking among U.S. universities (both U.S. News and World Report, 2026), 17 schools and colleges, 8 global campuses, and 600+ academic programs. These figures are Temple's own published claims and are useful context for deciding whether to apply, but they don't change the application steps above.

Common Points to Watch

• Don't mix the two portals. Undergraduate and graduate applications are separate; using the wrong one will send you to the wrong requirements.
• Identify your applicant type early. First-year, international, and transfer undergraduates follow different instructions, so confirm your category before gathering materials.
• Use Request Information if unsure. It's the site's built-in way to get details before applying, and it costs you nothing but a form submission.

The fastest path: pick your track (undergraduate or graduate), pick your applicant type within it, then use Apply Today to start — or Request Information first if you still have questions.