Earn a Master’s Degree in the U.S. with Temple University

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Why Philadelphia

Study in the heart of the Northeast Corridor — between New York City and Washington, D.C.
Greater Philadelphia is a hub for Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, business, science, and media—offering rich professional networks and real-world learning.

  • Connected location: fast trains and flights to major U.S. cities

  • Vibrant, affordable student city with arts, culture, and food

  • Internship and research opportunities across sectors

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What Is DBMD?

DBMD = Dual Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program
Continue your undergraduate study at your home university, then complete a Temple master’s degree through an accelerated pathway.

Benefits at a glance:

  • Accelerated timeline to a U.S. master’s
  • Merit-based scholarships of 10%–20% off tuition for qualified students.
  • Advising support from application to arrival
  • Temple faculty & research across 17 schools/colleges
  • Global alumni network to launch your career

How It Works (3 steps)

  1. Confirm Eligibility at your home university
  2. Choose a Temple master’s program and prepare your application
  3. Enroll at Temple in Philadelphia and complete your master’s degree
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India Partner Institutions

Students and alumni from partner institutions in India may be eligible for the DBMD program.
Partner universities include:

  • Amity University
  • GD Goenka University
  • Manav Rachna University
  • O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Presidency University

Other Pathways with Temple University

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