Temple University determines degree equivalency based on the recommendations of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Electronic Database for Global Education (AACRAO EDGE - https://www.aacrao.org/edge).
Africa
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
Asia
Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Technology
- 3-year bachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree OR postgraduate diploma
China
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
India
- 4-6 year bachelor’s degree
- 3-year bachelor’s degree* followed by a 2 year master’s degree OR postgraduate diploma
*On a case by case basis, Temple University will consider students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree if they meet the following criteria as established by the World Education Service (WES):
- Degree earned in Division I
- The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better
If the student feels they meet the above criteria, they should obtain a course by course evaluation from WES. Visit www.wes.org for more information.
Other Asian Countries
- 4-year bachelor’s degree
Canada
- 3-year bachelor’s degree (Quebec)
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (all other provinces)
Central and South America
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
Europe
- 3 or 4-year bachelor's degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States
Middle East
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
All Other Countries
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United States
