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GenEds Abroad

There are several ways to choose a study abroad program, including by location, term, or type of experience. This page highlights programs that offer GenEd courses abroad. In addition to these courses, your World Society (GG) requirement may be waived by successfully completing a study abroad program (view the policy). 

Another way many students want to get started is by understanding which programs offer courses for their major. You can visit your school/college guide to explore options especially suited to students in your school or college. 
 
Be sure to meet with your academic advisor as early as possible to map out which degree requirements you can plan to take abroad. Many programs include 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 offers a variety of GenEd courses each term. Visit the program website for current course offerings.

Temple University, Japan Campus

Temple University, Japan Campus offers a variety of GenEd courses each term in both Tokyo and Kyoto. Visit the program website for current course offerings.

Temple in Spain

Temple in Spain offers several GenEd courses in the summer. For Summer 2025, the following courses are planned:  

  • Earth and Environmental Science: EES 0854 or EES 0954 (honors), Geology of the National Parks (3 credits). This course fulfills a Gen Ed Science and Technology (GS) requirement for Temple students.  

  • Strategic Management: SGM 0827, Creativity and Organizational Innovation. This course fulfills a Gen Ed Human Behavior (HB) course for Temple students. 

Faculty-led Programs

Global Good in Prague (summer) 

This program offers students the opportunity to complete Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, in one of Europe's oldest capitals and cultural hubs. Program participants will receive credit for Intellectual Heritage 0852. Honors students who participate will receive credit for Intellectual Heritage 0952. 

Global Good in Oviedo (summer) 

This program offers students the opportunity to complete Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good while abroad. Program participants will receive credit for Intellectual Heritage 0852. Honors students who participate will receive credit for Intellectual Heritage 0952. 

Art Conservation using Biotechnology in Sicily (summer) 

This program introduces art students to the biological technologies behind art conservation and historical preservation. Program participants receive credit for College of Science and Technology (CSCT) 0860 (GenEd Science and Technology). 

Exchanges and External Programs

Through the course approval process, students studying on Temple Exchanges or External Programs can seek course equivalencies for GenEd requirements. 

What's next?

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

Steps to Study Abroad

Sign up for a Foundations of Study Abroad session

Attend a Foundations of Study Abroad 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, should start with their your home school study abroad office.) 

Register for Foundations of Study Abroad.
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!