Welcome to Tyler School of Art and Architecture, a close community of bold makers and thinkers at Temple University, one of the country’s great urban schools.
A school within a school
Think of Tyler as a studio without walls, where you can explore not only everything we have to offer, but also all of Temple University’s amazing resources.
In this dynamic environment, you will change your mind, exceed your expectations, and develop creative, intellectual and professional skills for a global, constantly changing future.
Do you find yourself drawn to creative problem solving, visual storytelling, innovative designs or making a lasting impact on communities?
Do you want to say "yes" to everything? Still deciding?
Admissions can help you find the best place to start. For you. Intrigued? Take the next step and see what happens.
Discover The Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Our Programs
Did you know you can major in Horticulture, Facilities Planning or Community Development at Tyler? Or double-major in Temple University program and Painting? Yes, you can.
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Finance Tyler
Apply for scholarships and financial aid. We offer generous portfolio merit-based scholarships for all Tyler applicants, whatever your major. Just be sure to submit your portfolio by Feb. 1.
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Tyler at a Glance
Tyler Academic Programs
21 Undergraduate Degree's
Choose from undergraduate degree programs leading to Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science degrees.
Ask about our brand-new BFA in UX/UI Design and BFA in Illustration and Emerging Media programs starting Fall 2025.
Unparalleled Facilities
2 state-of-the-art buildings, 1 arboretum
An inspiring 255,000-square-foot Arts Building on Temple’s main campus with cutting-edge tools, studios and makerspaces where you can bring ideas to life
A light-filled Architecture Building on the main campus filled with technology resources, labs and studios where you can hone skills and imagine the built environment of the future
Ambler Campus, Temple’s suburban location and home to a 187-acre arboretum, greenhouses, gardens and studios from which you’ll shape new landscapes
Small Class Sizes
Average class size = 13
Small classes and studios allow for passionate discussions and one-on-one feedback from professors, who will not only know your name but also your strengths and challenges.
Transformative Discovery
Hische is a professional illustrator, who has worked with film director Wes Anderson, Fender Guitars, Neiman Marcus, Barak Obama, Vanity Fair and many others. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the children’s book, Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave.
“I declared my Graphic and Interactive Design major at the start of junior year. Tyler’s principle of trying every discipline before declaring a track was incredibly helpful.”
Jessica Hische, (BFA ’06)
Illustrator
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