International Student Life
At Tufts, globalism is not just a theme discussed in classrooms; it is a way of life. Students with non-US passports make up over 13% of our undergraduate population, with more than 80 countries represented. Our students hail from all over the world and share their unique perspectives in the classroom, residence halls, and throughout our 300+ student organizations. Tufts’ international students enrich and strengthen the tapestry of student life here on the Hill.
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Tufts International Center
Serving the international community at Tufts since the 1950s, the International Center (I-Center) facilitates college-wide intercultural exchange. The I-Center staff work to increase knowledge of immigration laws affecting the Tufts international community and to advocate for a campus climate that respects cultural differences by committing to international engagement, global awareness, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding. It provides visa and immigration services to Tufts students, scholars, and employees through individual advising. It also offers a variety of programs to help welcome, orient, and support the international community during their time on campus.
International Student Organizations
Our international community at Tufts is active, diverse, and friendly, with a large Tufts International Club (I-Club) complementing many smaller groups. Tufts students create community and support each other through cultural clubs such as the African Student Organization, Association of Latin American Students, Brazilian Student Association, Chinese Students Association, and Russian and Slavic Student Association. You can see the full list of our student organizations on this website.
Undergraduate Global Orientation
To welcome new international students to campus, Tufts hosts Global Orientation (GO). First-year students from around the world converge before Orientation Week, giving them time to adjust not only to a new campus, but also to life in a new country.
Global Tufts Month
Global Tufts Month is a month-long series of activities and events across all of Tufts’ schools and centers, designed to showcase the breadth and depth of global engagement by faculty, students and staff in education, research and policy and civic engagement work while celebrating Tufts' commitment to global engagement, international exchange and global learning.
Additional Helpful Links
Applying as an international student
Frequently Asked Questions: International applicants
Tufts Admissions website in Spanish