Tufts is InternationalFounded in 1852, Tufts is recognized as one of the premier research universities in the United States. For many decades Tufts has enjoyed a global reputation for academic excellence and a long tradition of attracting students from all over the globe and preparing them to be leaders in a rapidly changing international community. The second oldest institution of higher learning in metropolitan Boston, Tufts offers undergraduate and graduate opportunities to nearly 8,000 students. Tufts balances teaching with research where professors bring elements of their research into undergraduate classes. There are currently over 65 countries represented in the undergraduate student body. Of the 4,800 undergraduates, 8% are non-U.S. citizens. Furthermore, nearly 15% of the students are foreign citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. citizens who live overseas. |
Meet Our International Admissions Team |
Isabel Casariego Bober
Assistant Director of Admissions
isabel.casariego_bober@tufts.edu
Africa, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Walker Coppedge
Associate Director of Admissons
walker.coppedge@tufts.edu
Canada
Danielle Espositio
Assistant Director of Admissions
danielle.esposito@tufts.edu
Turkey
Daniel Grayson
Assistant Director of Admissions
daniel.grayson@tufts.edu
Asia (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), and Oceania
Matthew Hyde
Associate Director of Admissions
matthew.hyde@tufts.edu
Middle East
Courtney Minden
Associate Director of Admissions
courtney.minden@tufts.edu
Europe
Jennifer Simons
Director of International Recruitment and Associate Director of Admissions
jennifer.simons@tufts.edu
Asia (China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Sri Lanka and Taiwan)
Welcome from our International Intern |
Hi everyone! My name is Shani Scheiman and I'm the international recruiting intern for admissions. I'm a sophomore hailing from Finland and though still officially undeclared, I plan on majoring in International Relations with a possible double major in French and if my love-hate relationship with Economics settles, a minor in Economics. Here at Tufts anything to do with the international community has pretty much taken over my non-academic life: I serve on the board for the International Club and I was a host advisor for International Orientation and according to some of my friends, "will take part in anything even remotely internationally oriented". In addition to that, I am also a tour guide and help out around admissions and I am a contributing writer for one of our campus publications, The Public Journal. After graduation - though that is still far away - I plan on pursuing my interest in International Relations with a Master's Degree somewhere in Europe.
| International Student Profiles |
Meet Daniel from Columbia, Hana from Jordan, Anna from Sweden, Sharon from Hong Kong, Shani from Finland, Ashkay from India, and Pacific from Rwanda. Learn about why they chose Tufts, see what they think about our international community, and find out about their favorite Tufts moment! Visit our International Student Profile page .
 | Contact an International Student |
International Regional Representatives are Tufts Student Outreach volunteers who proudly represent their country and are eager to answer questions during the academic year for any prospective student. They can provide you with helpful information on what it's like to come and study at Tufts from your part of the world. They have also listed their majors and some of the activities they participate in here at Tufts. If you have questions relating to any of these areas, feel free to contact any of the representatives, regardless of where they are from. We hope you take advantage of this chance to talk to a current Jumbo by visiting our International Regional Representatives page!
 | International Admissions Information |
Founded in 1852, Tufts is recognized as one of the premier research universities in the United States. For many decades Tufts has enjoyed a global reputation for academic excellence and a long tradition of attracting students from all over the globe and preparing them to be leaders in a rapidly changing international community. The admissions process is individualized and designed to focus on the intellectual strengths of applicants while understanding the richness and breadth of backgrounds. Primary emphasis is placed on evaluating candidates within the context of their national academic system. Learn more about International Admissions .
 | Frequently Asked Questions |
What if the SAT and ACT are not available in my country? Can I take the TOEFL (or other tests) after the Tufts application deadline has passed? How does Tufts consider U.S. citizens abroad and international students attending school in the U.S.? Find out the answers to these questions and more on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
 | Tufts International Center |
Since the 1950s, the International Center has facilitated college-wide intercultural exchange. The Center staff works to raise intercultural awareness, to increase the knowledge of immigration laws affecting the Tufts international community, and to advocate a campus climate that respects cultural differences. Visit the Tufts International Center.
 | Who Is the International Community at Tufts? |
According to the Tufts International Center, as of February, 2007, there are:
369 Undergraduate International Students
327 Graduate International Students
242 International Faculty/Research Scholars
96 Intensive English Language and Summer Session
1034 Total International Population
There are 93 countries represented. The 10 countries with the largest number of international students, faculty, and scholars at Tufts are (in descending order):
China
So. Korea
India
Canada
Turkey
Japan
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Taiwan, R.O.C
 | Virtual Campus Tour |
Visiting campus isn't the only way to learn about Tufts. Our Virtual Campus Tour has pictures, maps, and descriptions of academic, athletic, and extracurricular life on campus. Log-on to our Virtual Campus Tour from anywhere in the world!