Tufts

Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, with additional campuses in Boston and Grafton. Founded in 1852 by Charles Tufts, it is organized into ten schools, including the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, one of the oldest graduate schools of international affairs in the United States. The university is known for its strong emphasis on active citizenship, interdisciplinary research, and global engagement, and it maintains close affiliations with several hospitals and research centers in the Boston area. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across a wide range of fields, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 9:1. Its main campus sits on a hill overlooking the Boston skyline, providing a blend of suburban and urban environments. Tufts is highly selective and attracts students from across the United States and more than 70 countries, fostering a diverse and academically rigorous community.