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There are several ways to choose a study abroad program, including by location, term, or type of experience. One way many students want to get started is by understanding which programs offer courses for their major. This page highlights programs especially suited to students in your school or college and can be used as a great starting point in your search.

Be sure to meet with the academic advisor within your specific school or college as early as possible to map out which degree requirements you can plan to take abroad. Many programs include GenEd courses, minor requirements, or can help fulfill electives. If you don’t plan to take any major courses while abroad, explore the programs pages on our website to learn more about all the options.

Temple University Rome

Temple University Rome

During the fall semester, Temple Rome offers upper-level courses geared towards Biology and Mathematics students. Additionally, some introductory courses in chemistry, biology, computer and information science and mathematics may be offered during the spring semester.

Temple University, Japan Campus

Temple University, Japan Campus in Tokyo offers a wide range of computer science courses across levels and some mathematics courses in the fall, spring, and summer.

Temple University in Spain

In summer 2027, Temple in Spain will offer:

  • Earth & Environmental Science 0854 / Honors 0954 | Geology of the National Parks (Gen Ed Science & Technology)
Exchange Programs

Temple University has established partnerships with several universities in countries around the world to provide students with the opportunity to learn as an international student at a foreign university for a semester or year. The options below are taught in English, unless specified otherwise. 

Exchange program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

Faculty-led Programs
Biomedical Research in Siena, Italy (summer) 

A unique, intensive opportunity for students with lab research background to learn alongside faculty, researchers, and physicians in the pathology and biotechnology lab at the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, and observe clinical work in the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences at the University of Siena.

You will take the following course:

Art Conservation Using Biotechnology in Sicily, Italy (summer) 

This program provides an opportunity to study the biological basis behind the technology used for art conservation, through practice in the classroom at the University of Palermo, as well as field lectures and tours at local museums, temples, and archeological excavation sites throughout the island. 

You will select one of the following:

  • Biology 0831 Biotechnical Preservation of Antiquities (3 credits)
    • Fulfills GenEd Science and Technology
  • Biology 3366 Applications of Biotechnology to Historical Preservation (3 credits)
Sustainability in Costa Rica (summer) 

In this program, students will explore Costa Rica’s diverse landscape and fascinating culture while learning about sustainability and climate change. 

You will select one of the following:

External Programs

External Programs that offer STEM courses for CST majors taught in English are available in countries all over the world. Students with proficiency in languages other than English may have additional location options. Visit the External Programs Around the World page to search approved external study abroad programs. You can filter programs by location, major, or course subject on the external providers’ program search page.

External program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

Global Seminars

Global Seminar in the Netherlands (Spring 2027)

Sustainability by Design: The Netherlands Model

You will select one of the following:

This course runs in Spring 2027 (January through mid-May) with required travel to the Netherlands in May.

Global Seminar in the Faroe Islands (Spring 2028)

Energy, Economics, and Sustainability

You will select one of the following:

  • Earth and Environmental Science 0842 Sustainable Environments (3 credits)
    • Fulfills GenEd Science & Technology.
  • Earth and Environmental Science 4200 Topics in Geoscience (3 credits)

This course runs in Spring 2028 (January through May) with required travel to the Faroe Islands in May. 

What's next?

Connect with Education Abroad Advisors and follow the steps to study abroad below.

Steps to Study Abroad

Sign up for a Study Abroad Group Advising session

Temple students, attend a Study Abroad Group Advising session to learn the who, what, when, where, and why of studying abroad. Learn about different program models, options that meet your academic and career goals, personal considerations, questions to ask your academic advisor, financing and scholarships, and more.

Non-Temple students, start with your home school study abroad office.

Register for Study Abroad Group Advising
Apply for your passport

Apply for your passport (or have it renewed). You’ll need to have a valid passport by the time you start a study abroad application. It can take anywhere from three weeks to a few months to receive a passport.

If you've never had a passport and apply during your first year at Temple, you can take advantage of the Passport Scholarship, which will reimburse you the cost of a U.S. passport.

Learn how to apply for your passport.
Meet with your academic advisor

Talk with your academic advisor early (and often!) about your plan to study abroad. They can help identify the best time for you to study abroad and stay on track for graduation. Read tips for talking to your academic advisor. 

Connect with Education Abroad to keep exploring

Connect with Education Abroad to continue exploring, to ensure your program choice best meets your needs, or to learn more about what to expect as you apply. Attend information sessions about specific programs, scholarships, or other topics, schedule an advising appointment, or talk with one of our peer advisors.  

Start your application

Start your application, and be sure to check your program deadline.

Prepare and go

Explore a host of resources to prepare for your time abroad, such as academics, financing and scholarships, diversity matters, cultural adaptation, health and safety, visa preparation, and more.

Prepare and go!

Satisfy your GenEd World Society (GG)

Complete your study abroad program successfully and you'll satisfy this GenEd requirement.

Learn more!