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About Tufts

Tufts is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.

Mission, Vision & Themes

University Leadership

Tufts at a Glance

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Libraries

Tufts' libraries across all campuses provide essential resources, information and technology to support your studies, scholarship and research.

Tisch Library

Ginn Library (The Fletcher School)

Hirsh Health Sciences Library

Webster Family Library (Veterinary)

W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library (SMFA)

More Collections and Information
Careers

As a Tufts employee, you become part of a community of hard-working, intellectually curious and creative individuals. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities and resources to support Tufts’ diverse academic environment

Jobs at Tufts

Faculty Openings

Human Resources

Benefits

Information for

Brighter World The Campaign for Tufts

UPDATE: Resources and information on COVID-19 testing and more.

Students

Undergraduate Students

Whether you’re a new or returning Tufts student, these resources provide key information to ensure your time on the hill is a success.

First Year and Transfer Students

Adult Learners (R.E.A.L.)

Undergraduate Student Life Calendar

Graduate and Professional Students

Find the resources you need to balance your many responsibilities as a graduate student by selecting your school from the list below.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences/School of Engineering

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

The Fletcher School

Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

School of Dental Medicine

School of Medicine

New & Notable

Lessons from Aging Chromosomes

In older people, exercise seems to protect DNA defenders known as telomeres, helping prolong life
Join the Conversation about a More Sustainable Campus

Members of the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus are invited to share ideas about carbon neutrality

Events