Tufts University Medford

Founded in 1852, Tufts University balances teaching with research, and students are encouraged to develop strong analytical skills. A number of research initiatives and joint degree programs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students in liberal arts, sciences and engineering and the University's seven graduate and professional schools that include The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, The Fletcher School, The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy with a USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, a school of dental medicine, the school of medicine and Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. Tufts university's three campuses in Massachusetts including Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton and a campus in Talloires, France. In addition, the university is affiliated with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and with the New England Conservatory of Music.