University

Temple University (brief introduction and ranking among global universities see: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/temple-university-3371

Project name

DBMD (Dual Bachelor’ s Master’ s Program)

Advantages

Get undergraduate degree of Xiamen University and mater degree of Temple University within 5 years; exemption for GRE ( business college is not included); opportunity to apply for scholarship of Temple University, with highest mount up to 20% of tuition fee

Quota

No limitation; recommended by Xiamen University; final decision is made by Temple University

Project link

http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/gp/programs/dbmd.html

Deadline

April 1

Project period

2 school years

Start date

Autumn: from August to December

Spring: from January to May

School Calendar: www.temple.edu/registrar/documents/calendars

Tuition fee

$1200/credit hour for master students; it varies in different majors( details see: http://bursar.temple.edu/tuition-and-fees

Room and board

Accommodation: approximate $4,000‐$5,000/term

Food: approximate $1,500/term

Requirement

Ø 79+ for TOEFL (several departments may have higher requirement) or 6.5 for IELTS (7.0 for business school); lowest requirement for GPA is 3.5/4.5 (that is 3.0/4.0 or 80%)

Ø finish the majority of undergraduate courses before dispatching

Ø pass relevant business courses if apply for master in business college; pass relevant science courses if apply for master in medical college (such as life science, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, etc.)

Ø  year 3 or year 4 students

Ø different majors may have different requirement, details see: www.temple.edu/gradbulletin

Curriculum setting

Please refer to websites below:

Course Schedule: www.temple.edu/courses

Graduate Bulletin: www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/index.htm

Main subjects open to students

Popular(Among all departments):

Ø  Actuarial Science (Fox School of Business)

Ø  Architecture (Tyler School of Art)*  NEW MAJOR

Ø  Biotechnology*  NEW MAJOR

Ø  Economics (College of Liberal Arts)

Ø  Communications Management (School of Media and Communication)

Ø  Computer Science (College of Science and Technology)

Details refer to:

http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/gp/programs/dbmd-master.html

Application method

1. send application form and schedule to International Office( Room 809 in Jiageng Building); International Office and Temple University will ensure apply feasibility and hold interview to choose candidates

http://ice.xmu.edu.cn/showdown.aspx?news_id=3765&class_code=6&class_subcode=33

2. finish online application of Temple University independently when admitted:

http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm

Guidance for online application:

http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/gp/apply/dbmd.html

3. prepare materials required under the guidance from teachers in International Office when admitted(prepare in advance according to specific requirement in DBMD-factsheet is also recommended)

a)      Individual Study Plan

b)      Letters of Recommendation

c)      Resume or Curriculum Vitae:

d)      TOEFL or IELTS Score

e)      Applicants seeking admission to the Fox School of Business & Management are required to take the GMAT test

f)       Transcripts

g)      Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I‐20)

Sent by teachers in International Office via EMS to International Office in Temple University when materials are ready