Main Campus

Located in Philadelphia, Main Campus offers a contemporary, dynamic education in a historical city we’re proud to call home. It houses most of our undergraduate academic programs, schools and colleges, and student housing. 

At Main Campus, you’ll have the spaces and learning environments you need to push yourself and find your pathway. Each school and college features centers and facilities to help you with your studies, such as the Science Education and Research Center, Temple Performing Arts Center and more. 

Outside of class, you can get involved in one or more of the university’s 300 student organizations, exploring current or new interests. Between classes, meet friends for lunch at one of our famous food trucks, or study together in O’Connor Plaza. Check out student life on Main Campus.

If you need guidance, the university offers a range of services to help you with your schoolwork, housing and finding your community. Learn more about Temple’s student resources.

The city itself is also your classroom. In Philadelphia, you’re surrounded by neighboring communities that offer real-world opportunities, as many majors offer internships and professional experiences at local organizations. Our iconic landmarks and cultural venues allow you to immerse yourself in history, music and art. You won’t just study in Philadelphia, you’ll become a part of it. Explore all that Philadelphia has to offer.

Students gather in O’Connor Plaza on Main Campus

Ambler Campus

Well-known for the 187-acre Ambler Arboretum and Field Station, you have the option of starting a variety of undergraduate majors at Ambler Campus, or, depending on your program, you can complete your degree here. Ambler Campus fosters a close-knit, flexible undergraduate experience, with small class sizes and personal attention. There are opportunities for research in psychology, environmental studies, biology, engineering and more. Students also enjoy campus life activities and explore leadership development at Temple Ambler. Free inter-campus bus service is available for students travelling between Temple campuses. Learn more about Ambler Campus.

A student walking across Ambler Campus on a fall day

Temple University Center City

Across from City Hall, Temple University Center City (TUCC) is conveniently located so students studying at Main or Ambler campuses can customize their schedule and opt to take select courses in downtown Philadelphia. Classes at TUCC are offered primarily in the evenings and on weekends. Because it’s accessible by SEPTA, the city’s public transportation system, students can get to TUCC from just about anywhere. Learn more about TUCC.

Across from City Hall, Temple University Center City (TUCC) is conveniently located so students studying at Main or Ambler campuses can customize their schedule and opt to take select courses in downtown Philadelphia. Classes are offered primarily in the evenings and on weekends. Since it’s accessible by SEPTA, the city’s public transportation system, students can get to TUCC from just about anywhere.

Health Sciences Center

Participate in cutting-edge research and new discoveries that help advance healthcare and the world. Covering nearly 20 acres in Philadelphia, Temple’s Health Sciences Center is a hub for academic and research activities. It is home to our medical-related schools and colleges and Temple University Hospital, as well as programs and services for the College of Public Health. Learn more about the Health Sciences Center.

An overhead view of Temple’s Health Sciences Center