Philadelphia Universities & Colleges
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Temple University has 34,000 students in 17 schools and colleges. With international campuses in Tokyo and Rome, a renowned athletics program and many famous alumni, Temple is a widely recognized and respected institution.
Founded in 1787 with the intent to be a resource for health information. Information is available in many forms, such as on-line computers, videotapes, journals, pamphlets and the library. The college is an educational and cultural institution, which is also not-for-profit.
The university selects students who posses strong academic records. Registration requires students to have a resume, music repertoire and teacher recommendation. Programs available include undergraduate, graduate and continuing studies.
Found in 1740, this University was the first to open a medical school in America. The university is a member of the Ivy Group and has been ranked sixth of America's Best Colleges in the United States. The campus is located on 262-acres in Philadelphia.
The college was built in 1964 and is located in central Philadelphia on 14-acres. Student population is rising and the college now has over 42,000 students. Financial aid is offered to students. Academic programs available include accounting, business, finance, science, engineering, health care and more.
The university is a private Jesuit University. The school principle is that a liberal arts-based education teaches disciplined reasoning. Students are offered undergraduate, graduate, arts & science and business courses. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, field hockey, golf and more.
The purpose of the college is to educate primary care physicians. Teaching methods include incorporating a patient's body, lifestyle and behavior as a whole. For more than 100 years the college has been the largest osteopathic medical college in the United States.
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