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Academics

We're a major research University with the feel of a small liberal arts school

At Tufts, our academic programs are designed to teach students to make decisions, think independently, solve problems, take intellectual risks, challenge conventional wisdom, communicate effectively and explore the latest knowledge in a wide range of fields.

Here are some stats for you

Of the 4800 undergraduate students at Tufts, approximately 80 percent study in the School of Arts and Sciences, while the remaining 20 percent of students are enrolled in the School of Engineering.

The student/faculty ratio at Tufts is only 9/1, and the average class size tops out at 20 students. 75 percent of classes have 21 or fewer students while only 1 percent of the classes have more than 100 students. The University intentionally keeps class sizes small so our students can develop personal relationships with their faculty members– a top priority at Tufts.

About the schools and programs

The majority of courses at Tufts are taught by full-time professors, most of whom hold PhDs and/or terminal degrees in their field. Graduate teaching assistants are present in many classes to lead recitations or review sessions designed to reinforce material already presented by the professor during the lecture.

Without question, Tufts is a great place to study. We’re proud to be classified as a research university, but still be able to offer the benefits of an intimate liberal arts college. Our courses, along with the professors who teach them, are truly exceptional, and we hope you’ll take the time to explore them as you learn more about the academic community at Tufts.

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A Celebration of Silk

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Members of the Tufts biomedical engineering department show their lighter side as they take an artistic approach to their research in silk. Read More.

Faculty Profile

Krishna Kumar

Krishna Kumar
Associate professor, chemistry

WHY TUFTS: “We have a dual mission of education and research, and I find that Tufts does both quite well. They are synergistic. You can’t do cutting-edge research without engaging in and benefiting from teaching, and students must be involved in pushing the research envelope to receive a top education and train other students.”

RESEARCH: De novo design and construction of proteins, especially those with nonstick properties; also probing the evolution of proteins by using bioinformatics to deconstruct enzymes to the smallest pieces that still have catalytic properties.

ABOUT HIS WORK: ”We use two complementary approaches. One is to take inspiration from biology, to push the frontiers of understanding of how biology works and use that understanding to do chemistry.The second is to use chemistry to endow extra-biological properties to molecules and organisms.