Study Abroad

Thanks to being a part of Temple University, both undergraduate and graduate students at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture can study abroad in Rome or Temple University Japan in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Get Outside of Yourself 

So much creative work happens on the inside. That’s why it’s good to get outside of yourself and your studio — and even out of the country. 

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Expand Your View Studying Overseas

Expand your view of yourself and the world. Feed your creative mind and heart by living and studying abroad.

Tyler offers both summertime and academic-year overseas programs for you to get out of town and explore the world — while meeting course requirements towards your degree.

  • Study the art and built space of different cultures  
  • See how different cultures and societies handle art, historical and contemporary 
  • Immerse yourself in another place with new people and languages 
  • Broaden your view of what’s possible (and typical) elsewhere 
  • Experiment with methods and materials 
  • Make new friends from around the world 

Temple International Campuses

Rome

Temple University Rome

Temple University opened its first Rome campus in 1966. Then, in 2024, the Rome campus moved to a new location near the Spanish steps at Via di San Sebastianello 16.

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students look out over the skyline of tokyo at sunset

Temple University, Japan Campus

When you study abroad in Tokyo or Kyoto, your undergraduate classmates include both bilingual Japanese and other international students from 60+ countries.

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Ask Your Study Abroad Questions 

The expert admissions team or the advising team at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture stand ready to answer your study abroad questions.  

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Study Abroad FAQs

Breathe! And let yourself imagine a big adventure to study overseas. It’s absolutely doable.  

Do study abroad credits meet my degree requirements?

Yes! Tyler study abroad programs fulfill requirements for your degree. Our admissions or advising team can explain in detail.  

Does tuition cost extra to study abroad?

When you study abroad at our campuses in Italy or Japan, your tuition costs remain the same as if taking classes on the main campus in Philadelphia. The housing and other fees depend on the program you choose. However, you can use any financial aid awarded for study at Tyler for study abroad programs too.  

Where can I learn more about study abroad through Temple University?

The university houses all information about studying abroad and overseas campuses in one spot on the main website including learn-more events, required visas, and even scholarships.  

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