Learn about our PharmD program admission requirements for international applicants.

Temple University is proud of its diverse student population, with thousands of students hailing from more than 100 different nations. Temple provides various internal and external resources to support international students and applicants.

An international applicant is anyone who will need to obtain a U.S. visa.

As an international applicant, you must be proficient in English, complete all program prerequisites, and complete the same application procedures as U.S. citizens.

In addition:

• Your foreign transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you attended outside and within the U.S must be sent through PharmCAS.
• When evaluating your coursework to determine if it meets the Doctor of Pharmacy program prerequisites, you may be required to provide additional details about specific courses. This may include submitting official course descriptions and syllabi in English. If you are unable to provide this information, the coursework in question will not be accepted toward fulfilling the prerequisites. We will reach out to you for this information if it becomes necessary.
• All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency either by taking an approved exam. English proficiency does not guarantee admission.
  • Minimum scores for approved exams are listed below:
    • Duolingo: 130
    • TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): 98
    • IELTS: 7.5
  • Students can request a waiver if they meet one of the following:
    • Completed required coursework in the U.S. or in an English-speaking country.
    • Native language is English.
  • Students that do not meet the score requirements may be asked to enroll in language support services provided through Temple University’s Center for American Language and Culture for admission to the program.