Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia
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New York City
Philadelphia, PA
PA
CA
美國天普大學
Temple University
TX
(Temple
University)
is located
in
Washington, DC
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Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
convenient to both
New York City and
Washington, DC.
Philadelphia is often referred to simply as “Philly” and is sometimes also called “City of
Brotherly Love" (Philadelphia is Greek for "brotherly love"). Philadelphia was the United
States’ first capital and is the site where the Declaration of Independence and the U. S.
Constitution were written. Philadelphia has more than 60 colleges and universities.
Philadelphia is also a commercial metropolis for pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, and
medical industries and also offers a wide variety of ethnic diversity, including Chinatown,
Little Italy, and Little Korea.
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Temple University
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Temple University, founded in 1884, a
comprehensive public research
university that enrolls more than
39,000 students worldwide, is the
27th largest university in the USA and
is one of leading centers of
professional education in the United
States.
Temple University
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Temple offers 320 academic degree
programs in 17 schools and colleges. In
addition to its main campus in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Temple has seven other
campuses throughout Pennsylvania, as well
as international campuses in Rome (Italy)
and Tokyo (Japan), and programs in China,
UK, France, Korea, Greece, India, Israel,
Taiwan and other locations throughout the
world.
Currently, our student body includes 1,504
international students from 117 countries.
International Student Demographics (Top Ten)
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COUNTRY
NUMBER
% of International
Students
% of Total Students
P R China
330
22%
0.89%
South Korea
224
15%
0.61%
India
191
13%
0.52%
Taiwan, ROC
53
3.5%
0.14%
3.0%
0.12%
44
2.9%
0.12%
43
2.9%
0.12%
40
2.7%
0.11%
38
2.5%
0.10%
27
1.8%
1504
4.1%
0.07%
36,915 (Fall 2009)
Japan
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 CHINA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF 330
 KOREA SOUTH 224
France
INDIA 191
TAIWAN, ROC 53
Canada
JAPAN 45
FRANCE 44
Malaysia
CANADA 43
Nigeria
MALAYSIA 40
NIGERIA 38
Vietnam
VIETNAM 27
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Partner Institutions in Taiwan
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 Chung Yuan Christian University
 Feng Chia University
 Fu Jen Catholic University
 National Cheng Kung University
 National Hsinchu University of Education
 National Sun Yat Sen University
 National Taipei University
 National Taiwan Normal University
 National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
 Tamkang University
 Tunghai University
DBMD (Dual Bachelor's - Master's Degree)
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 Often called the “3+2” Program. See below:
http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/dbmd
Home University’s Undergraduate Degree
Freshman ~ Junior
Years
Senior Year =
1st Graduate Year
2nd Graduate Year
Temple University’s Master’s Degree
Current Majors Eligible for DBMD
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Fox School of
Business and
Management
School of
Tourism and
Hospitality
Management
School of
Communications
and Theater
College of Health
Professions and
Social Work
College of
Education
•Accounting and
Financial
Management
•Actuarial Science
•Finance
•Management
Information
System
•Marketing
•Statistics
•Sport and
Recreation
Administration
•Tourism and
Hospitality
Management
•Communication
Management
•Journalism
•Broadcasting,
Telecommunications
& Mass Media
•Kinesiology Integrative Exercise
Physiology
•Kinesiology Psychology of
Movement
•Social Work
•TESOL
•Adult and
Organizational
Development
Current Majors Eligible for DBMD
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College of Liberal
Arts
College of
Science &
Technology
School of
Medicine
College of
Engineering
Boyer College of
Music and Dance
•Economics
•Master’s of
Liberal Arts
•Religion
•Chemistry
•Computer &
Information
Science
•Mathematics
•Physics
•Anatomy and
Cell Biology
•Biochemistry
•Microbiology
and Immunology
•Molecular
Biology and
Genetics
•Pharmacology
•Physiology
•Bioengineering
•Civil Engineering
•Computer
Engineering
•Electrical
Engineering
•Mechanical
Engineering
Music
Performance
•Cello
•Double Bass
•Viola
•Violin
DBMD Program Benefits
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 Accelerated program – receive two degrees in 5 years
 GRE waived (except GMAT required for Business)
 Scholarship opportunity – up to $4,000
 Graduate Assistantship to select students in second year (up to
100% tuition remission and stipend)
 Individualized attention - program director and coordinator
available for advising and counseling
 Guaranteed on campus housing
 Application fee refundable upon enrollment
DBMD Admission Requirements
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 TOEFL® Internet-based (iBT) 79 (100 for Fox School of Business and
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Management applicants)
 Paper-based (PBT) 550; Computer-based (CBT) 213
IELTS™ Academic 6.5 (7.0 for Fox School applicants)
GRE waived for DBMD applicants, expect Fox School applicants to Fox
School who must submit GMAT (minimum 650, average 710)
GPA of 3.5/4.5 (3.0/4.0 or approximately 80%)
Each graduate program has its own unique deadline(s) for the
submission of completed applications (posted by program name at
http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/alphaindex.htm); it is
recommended that all applicants submit materials as early as possible
(preferably no later than December 15 for Fall admission).
DBMD Application Process
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 Prepare and submit DBMD application packet
(http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/dbmd/admissions/index.html), including
 DBMD Personal Data Sheet
 Goals Statement/ Essay
 Individual study plan
 Copy of Graduate School online application confirmation
 Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) available online at
http://www.temple.edu/ois/pdfs/i20app.pdf and financial documentation
 Complete online Graduate School Application Form (available at
http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm), followed by
 Official TOEFL or IELTS test score (Temple University institutional code 2906) Official GMAT
score required only for Fox School of Business applicants (Temple University institutional
code 2906); GRE scores waived for other applicants
 Two (2) recommendation letters of from faculty in student’s major (original, sealed
envelope)
 Grade Transcript (original, sealed envelope, English and official language)
Online Course Information
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 Undergraduate Bulletin:
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/
 Undergraduate course descriptions:
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/ugradbulletin/ucd/ucdtoc.html
 Graduate Bulletin:
http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/index.htm
 Graduate course descriptions:
http://www.temple.edu/gradcourses/
 Graduate degree programs (with degree requirements):
http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/alphaindex.htm
 Course Schedule for current semester:
http://voyager.adminsvc.temple.edu/tucourses/default.asp
Example Master’s Degree Requirements
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Accounting and Financial Management, M.S.
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General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 to 48, depending on prerequisites
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http://sbm.temple.edu/ms/ms-accounting.html
Required Courses:
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Foundation Courses:
ACCT 5001: Financial and Managerial Accounting
ECON 5001: Managerial Economics
FIN 5001: Financial Analysis and Strategy
STAT 5001: Quantitative Business Methods
All or some of these courses may be waived by the Program advisor based on appropriate past
coursework.
Required Course Electives:
Choose 4 from a pre-approved list of upper-level Accounting electives.
Choose 4 from a pre-approved list of upper-level Finance electives.
Choose 2 upper-level business electives.
Internship: No internship is required.
Example Master’s Degree Requirements
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 Communication Management, M.S.
 General Program Requirements:
 Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 36
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Required Courses:
Core Courses (12 credits):
STOC 8101: Communication Management Research Methods
STOC 8102: Legal Issues in Communication Management
STOC 8103: Organizational Communication
STOC 8104: Leadership in Communication Management
Electives (21 credits):
Electives may be chosen from within the M.S. program; from other degree programs within
the School of Communications and Theater; or from programs across the University, up to
a maximum of 12 credits outside SCT.
Capstone Course (3 credits):
STOC 9101: Capstone Project in Communication Management
Internship: No internship is required.
Example Master’s Degree Requirements
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Kinesiology, M.S.
Concentration: Integrative Exercise Physiology
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General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 or 33
 Required Courses:
 KINES 5311: Exercise Physiology
 KINES 9201: Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
 KINES 9203: Applied Exercise Physiology: Neuromuscular
 KINES 9901: Research Methods
 Intermediate Statistics Course
 Elective Courses (15 to 18 credits from the following):
 KINES 5312: Exercise and Nutrient Metabolism
 KINES 5313: Exercise and Aging
 KINES 9204: Cellular Adaptations to Exercise
 KINES 9205: Exercise Testing and Prescription
 KINES 9206: Environmental Physiology
 Electives may be taken in other departments at Temple to tailor graduate coursework to the interest/skills
of the student. Two graduate faculty members must approve the elective course.
 Internship: An internship is optional. The Clinical Internship/Practicum is a 150-hour (3 credits) or 300-hour
(6 credits) supervised applied experience.
Example Master’s Degree Requirements
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Liberal Arts, M.L.A.
General Program Requirements:
 Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
 Required Courses:
 MLA 8011: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
 MLA "Foundations" course
 Two MLA "Topics" or "Proseminar" courses
 Six electives
 Culminating Events:
 Qualifying Paper:
 All candidates for the M.L.A. degree are required to write a Qualifying Paper, which is typically 40-50 pages
in length. It should demonstrate the student's ability to write analytically on a topic of her/his choice; to
read, absorb, and evaluate scholarly thought and research; and to develop and establish her/his own
perspective on the problem being examined. The Qualifying Paper is submitted for approval to the M.L.A.
Advisory Committee or other graduate faculty chosen by the M.L.A. Program. Revisions may be requested.
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Example Master’s Degree Requirements
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Physics, M.A.
General Program Requirements:
 Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 24
 Required Courses:
 Physics 401, 402, 411, 421, 422, 431
 Balance of courses are identified in consultation with the graduate advisor and subject to the approval of
the Graduate Program Committee.
 Internship: No internship is required.
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Tuition Amounts (AY 2011)
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 Undergraduate:
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Based on full-time enrollment (12 – 15 credit hours; minimum 12 credit hours
required if Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) status), including US$ $295/semester
University Services fee fees:
US$ 22,252 (Liberal Arts)
US$ 26,790 (Tyler School of Arts)
US$ 26,568 (Fox School of Business and Management
 Graduate:
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Assessed on a per credit basis (minimum 9 credit hours required if Nonimmigrant
Student (F-1) status) and not including $295/semester University Services fee:
US$ 912/credit (Liberal Arts
US$ 973/credit (Tyler School of Arts)
US$ 1,182/credit (Fox School of Business and Management) + program fee of $500
per semester
Exchange at Temple University
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 Studying at Temple as an exchange student:
 Two
(2) students for one (1) academic year each
 Nominated by home institution
 Continue to pay tuition to your home university
 Study one (1) academic year at Temple University,
graduate or undergraduate level
 Take academic courses in your field and English language
courses
 Credits transferrable to your home institution
Exchange Admission Requirements
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 Be currently enrolled as full-time students in a degree
program at partner university outside the US; and
 Have completed at least two years of college-level study;
and
 Have cumulative GPA comparable to at least 3.0 on a 4.0
scale (3.5/4.5 or 80%), by the starting date of their study at
Temple University; and
 Have at least TOEFL iBt 79 (IELTS Academic 6.5).
Exchange Application Process
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 Complete and submit application form for International Exchange Programs
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 Personal Statement (250-500 words, in English)
 Student Statement
 Individual Study Plan
Authorization letter or form from Office of International Affairs at home
university
Transcripts/grade reports for all undergraduate courses completed
Official TOEFL or IELTS score (not needed if applying for Intensive English
Language Program)
Letter(s) of recommendation from professors at home university
I-20 Application, if student needs US visa
Copy of biographical page of passport valid for at least 6 months following
date of arrival at Temple University
Temple University IELP Excel Program
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 IELP Excel is a special program
designed for international students
who wish to strengthen their
English language skills and enroll in
a university class for credit.
 Admission requirements:
 High school completion
 TOEFL 61 (iBt)/173 (CBT)/500
(paper-based)
 IELTS Academic 5.5
 AY 2011 Tuition:
http://www/temple.edu/ielp
 US$ 6,500/semester
 US$12,000/year
For more information. . .
Office of International Affairs
Temple University
403 Conwell Hall, 1800 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA
TEL: 215-204-9570
FAX: 215-204-9572
E-mail: dbmd@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/international/dbmd
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