Areas of Study

Scholars at Tufts are driven to grapple with pressing questions and apply bold thinking and innovative research across a wide range of fields. The breadth and depth of graduate programs at Tufts ensure an extensive array of choices—but more importantly, it means that you are likely to find a program that fits your interests and career goals. No matter which area of study draws you in, at Tufts you will discover academic programs known for their excellence and fellow graduate students known for their collaborative spirit.

Arts and Humanities

Scholars in the arts and humanities at Tufts benefit from a liberal arts setting where the practice of art is grounded in research and current events, and an intellectual atmosphere where the humanities are deeply valued. Just as students at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University work across media and techniques to produce art that is thought-provoking and revolutionary, students in our humanities graduate programs work across disciplinary boundaries to expand knowledge and develop new perspectives. Whether you’re looking for languages, classics, or history—or studio arts or theatre and performance studies—your graduate program will spark dialogue around the most pressing issues in today’s world.

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Business and Management

Graduate students at Tufts hone their leadership and entrepreneurial skills by developing a foundation in innovative global business practices that empower them to take bold risks in a rapidly evolving world. They deepen their expertise while advancing their understanding of management, innovation, and technology in order to respond to global changes. In this practical, multidisciplinary learning environment, they are positioned to advance their careers with help from faculty who bring deep industry experience to their teaching. Students also build a rich network and take advantage of Tufts’ location in the midst of Boston’s dynamic financial, biomedical, and technology sectors.

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Data, Biotech, and Engineering

Data-driven insights fuel innovations in countless fields, including technology, medicine, engineering, economics, and the humanities. Tufts students interpret and translate data into solutions across a wide range of disciplines, moving agilely from theoretical discussion to practical applications. Students and faculty harness the power of state-of-the-art labs and equipment to create novel treatments, technologies, and tools that will help thousands live and work smarter and more efficiently.

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Health, Medicine, and Dental

Tufts students are driven and inspired by a responsibility to equitably and compassionately care for the health of individuals and global populations. In their dedication to advancing health around the globe, students and faculty conduct research in a broad range of areas, provide direct patient care, and help advocate for policies that make for stronger, more resilient communities. Like the systems of the body working in harmony, Tufts students collaborate across disciplinary lines at every stage of their education and careers, resulting in an innovative and stimulating health sciences community that’s moving care and scientific knowledge forward.

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International Relations

Faculty and students in global and international affairs across Tufts work together to face today’s most pressing challenges and create a more just and equitable world. Scholars combine a deep understanding of our constantly changing world with rich domain knowledge and professional skills, preparing for meaningful careers that encompass government, diplomacy, and other professional fields. International relations at Tufts includes multidisciplinary research and study across our campuses, including dual degrees and joint programs.

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Psychology and Social Sciences

Psychology and social sciences students explore the key issues that shape our world and society in an interdisciplinary research-driven environment where they apply their thinking to real-world problems. From cognitive science and psychology to economics and urban policy, graduate students develop deep domain expertise and gain critical hands-on experience to prepare for their chosen academic, research, or professional path. You will be challenged and inspired by faculty and peers and participate in cutting-edge research with the top minds in your field.

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Public Health and Nutrition

Tufts graduate students in public health and nutrition programs prepare to enter essential fields locally and globally, embarking on careers that address critical issues ranging from food disparity to infectious diseases. In our programs, students will find an interdisciplinary environment with a population-based approach to health. Scholars can target their unique interests through combined degrees and gain experience in communities worldwide thanks to relationships with prominent institutions around the globe.

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Public Policy

Effecting meaningful change requires the coordinated efforts of community partners, government agencies, and motivated policymakers. Students dedicated to issues such as affordable housing, community health, and sustainability find an inspired, dynamic environment where scholar-practitioners share ideas and develop the skills to shape the future. Faculty and students alike draw on their professional and grassroots experience as they reaffirm their commitment to bringing about change through policy.

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Science and Mathematics

Through active research and specialized, applied work in science and mathematics, students model and quantify the world, developing new tools to map the intricate and poetic connections between numbers and nature. Tufts students and faculty conduct research in the pursuit of ethical, effective applications of data and basic science. By deepening our understanding of the world we live in, Tufts scholars contribute to innovations in health care, the development of safer, more effective technologies, equitable public policy and planning, and so much more.

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Sustainability and the Environment

From field research to policy analysis, Tufts students delve into the intricate connections between nature and society, agriculture and conservation, and human ambition and finite resources. Guided by accomplished faculty, students develop solutions to critical, existential challenges facing our planet. Our graduates help shape policy, planning, and technology around the globe, working to meaningfully improve quality of life worldwide and build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Teaching and Education

Through a rich blend of experiential learning and theory-based research, Tufts’ graduate programs in education and teaching enable future educators to be adaptable and creative, using their own curiosity to inspire inquiry and discovery in their students—no matter their age. In our stimulating research atmosphere, graduate students gain the skills to develop innovative teaching and learning tools based on leading-edge theory and prepare to apply these in a variety of educational settings—whether in a traditional K–12 environment, at museums and cultural institutions, or at a university.

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Veterinary Medicine

From housepets to livestock to wildlife, animal health is intrinsically linked to human health. Faculty and students work to advance science in an effort to improve patient care and create a healthier world for all species. Graduate students collaborate with faculty across the university, conducting research and developing novel treatments that not only transform veterinary care, but also have significant implications for human health. This practical education serves as a foundation for success in a range of fields, from clinical practice and research, to conservation medicine and public health.

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