Mission and Vision

Tufts University is a student-centered research university dedicated to educating future leaders through the creation and application of knowledge and providing transformative experiences. The institution is committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff in an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial environment. Tufts enables creative scholars to generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges, and distinguish themselves through civic engagement and doing more than their fair share towards addressing the world’s most pressing issues.

With a strong foundation in the liberal arts, our broad range of schools form an innovative, interdisciplinary university of creative scholars who have a profound impact on one another and the world. During a time of significant challenges in higher education, Tufts is dedicated to effective stewardship of our resources. Faithful to our culture and history, with a steadfast commitment to academic freedom and integrity, and fueled by evolving technological advancements, we are pushing the boundaries of how we teach, learn, and serve society.