Tufts University

Tufts University, established in 1852, is a private research institution located in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, just minutes from downtown Boston. The university's main campus spans 150 acres and is situated on Walnut Hill, offering picturesque views of the Boston skyline.

Tufts comprises ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, across four campuses in Massachusetts and the French Alps. The university emphasizes active citizenship and public service in all of its disciplines and is known for its internationalism and study abroad programs.

Campus Locations

• Main campus in Medford and Somerville housing all undergraduates in Arts & Sciences and Engineering, along with graduate programs at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and graduate programs in Arts & Sciences and Engineering.
• Boston campus hosts the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.
• Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine located in Grafton, Massachusetts, on a 634-acre campus.
• Satellite campus in Talloires, France, at the Tufts European Center, a former Benedictine priory built in the 11th century.

Academic Programs and Classification

Tufts offers over 90 undergraduate and 160 graduate programs across its ten schools. The largest is the School of Arts and Sciences, which includes both the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, affiliated with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The School of Engineering provides an entrepreneurial focus through its Gordon Institute and maintains close connections with the original college. Tufts is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is a member of the Association of American Universities.

University Identity and Commitment

The university's motto, "Pax et Lux" (Latin for "Peace and Light"), reflects its commitment to fostering a community dedicated to knowledge, health, and equity. Tufts' mascot, Jumbo the Elephant, is a prominent symbol on campus, embodying the university's spirit and traditions.

Tufts University is dedicated to creating solutions and inspiring action, empowering students to ask bold questions and grow intellectually. With personal attention from renowned faculty, students develop the critical thinking skills to adapt and lead in our evolving world.

Additional Locations

• Cambridge, MA, USA
• Boston, MA, USA
• Medford, MA, USA
• Somerville, MA, USA