Inbound visiting study abroad and exchange students spend a semester or year at Temple as part of their degree program at their home university. If you attend one of Temple's partner universities, your first and most essential step is to be nominated by your home university to participate in a study abroad, exchange, or study abroad-exchange hybrid program.
Application Process
- If you attend one of Temple's partner universities, your home university must nominate you.
- Global Programs will contact you with an application link and instructions.
- Create an online account and application, and submit your supplemental documents as PDF files.
- Global Programs will review your application and send you an acceptance letter by email.
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester: April 1
- Spring semester: October 15
QUESTIONS?
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Supplemental Application Materials
After you submit your initial application form, you will then be prompted to upload multiple supplemental items. You must submit the following in order for your application to be considered complete.
Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement of 250-500 words with your application. Use the topics available when you begin your application.
English Language Exam Score
Most students must submit an official score report from an English language test. The following are the English proficiency tests we accept for the study abroad and exchange program, along with their minimum scores:
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- TOEFL ITP: 550
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- CEFR: B2
- TOEIC Listening and Reading Test:
- TOEIC Listening: 390
- TOEIC Reading: 390
Please note that graduate (master's) students may have higher English language exam requirements. If English is your native language, your English language score requirement will be waived.
Transcripts
Submit with your application transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended. All transcripts must be accompanied by a certified English-language translation if the original document is written in a language other than English.
List of Current Semester Courses
Submit a list of courses you are currently enrolled in at your home university. We use this list to check for prerequisites during course registration.
Course Registration Process Document
This document outlines the course registration process. Sign this document and indicate your major at your home university and whether you plan to take courses only within your major or outside of it.
Emergency Contact Information
Include details for an emergency contact in your home country and the United States (if applicable).
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20)
After you are accepted, submit your I-20 application electronically and separately from your program application. Official supporting financial documents dated no more than 6 months prior to the date of application must accompany your I-20 application.
Kristýna Pokorná
International Area Studies
Charles University
"There was not a single day I regret going there and if I could I would grab every opportunity and comeback to study at Temple again."
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