International Applicants

We strongly encourage international students to start the online application process as soon as possible due to the extra time and paperwork involved in managing the student visa process. Admissions for the Public Health & Professional Degree Programs is on a rolling basis and applications are reviewed as they are received.

Information on arriving, VISA and frequently asked questions is available through our International Affairs Office

TOEFL Scores

International Applicants are required to take the TOEFL and have their scores submitted directly to Tufts School of Medicine using CEEB code 3889. Scores of 280 and above are considered admissible.

Useful Links

Scholarships/Grants

• EduPASS - Financial Aid Information for International Students
• NAFSA - Association of International Educators
• U.S. Journal of Academics - scholarship opportunities for international students
• IEFA (International Education Financial Aid) - a scholarship search engine specifically for international students studying in the US
• Institute of International Education

Loans

A few U.S. banks will offer student loans to international students IF THE LOAN IS CO-SIGNED BY A CREDITWORTHY U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT (HOLDER OF A "GREEN CARD"). There may also be restrictions on the type of visa (F-1 or J-1).

Chela Financial USA, Inc Loan Programs
CitiBank CitiAssist Loans
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) Loan
Sallie Mae Signature Student Loan
TERI Loan Programs and Services

Tufts University School of Medicine does not endorse any of the above institutions but has compiled this information as a resource to you.