The heart of a Tufts undergraduate education is the exploration of both our consciousness and our society. Tufts fosters a culture of academic rigor and inspired scholarship in a range of fields, from life sciences to literature. Our students are problem solvers and entrepreneurs, figuring out solutions for the challenges ahead.
At Tufts, you can major in more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and have your pick from thousands of undergraduate courses. There are approximately 5,300 undergraduate students at Tufts, about 90 percent in the School of Arts and Sciences and 10 percent in the School of Engineering.
The majority of courses are taught by full-time professors, most of whom hold a Ph.D. and many of whom are practicing professionals in their fields. The university strives to foster personal relationships between students and faculty, encouraging individual attention in both the classroom and research settings.
What can I study at Tufts?
You have a wide range of potential majors and fields of study at Tufts, all on our Medford/Somerville campus.
View all undergraduate majors and minors in the School of Arts and Sciences
View all undergraduate majors and minors in the School of Engineering
Academic Profiles
- Computing for Fun and Profit
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A growing number of Arts and Sciences students are pursuing a double major in computer science, part of national upward trend in enrollments
April 23, 2013 - Students vs. Robots
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Making music and toys with smart engineering
April 9, 2013 - Strength on a Springboard
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All-American diver Johann Schmidt drives himself while balancing his life as a student-athlete
March 29, 2013
Study Abroad
Expand your horizons, and join almost half of Tufts undergraduates who take advantage of the numerous study abroad options available to them.
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Course Catalog
Take a look at the thousands of course offerings currently available to undergraduates.
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Apply to Tufts
Everything you need to apply to Tufts as an undergraduate is on our Admissions website.
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Undergraduate Schools
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School of Engineering
Academic Calendars
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Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs and Student Services (USS)
USS provides a coordinated and comprehensive network of academic, administrative and support services.
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Summer Session
Get information on summer classes and schedules.
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Research Opportunities
As an undergrad, there's a lab or a library calling your name. Be a part of the research happening at Tufts.
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