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Tufts

Tufts University, commonly referred to as Tufts, is a private research university located in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, with campuses in Medford and Somerville. It was founded in 1852 by Christian Universalists and named for Charles Tufts, whose donation helped establish the institution.

The university's undergraduate programs are organized within the College of Arts and Sciences, and it operates

Tufts emphasizes interdisciplinary study and global engagement, with strong programs in international relations, biomedical sciences, engineering,

Tufts has a diverse student body and a commitment to civic responsibility and service. It is accredited

several
professional
schools
and
graduate
programs
across
campuses.
Notable
graduate
and
professional
schools
include
the
Fletcher
School
of
Law
and
Diplomacy,
Tufts
University
School
of
Medicine,
Tufts
University
School
of
Dental
Medicine,
the
Cummings
School
of
Veterinary
Medicine
(Grafton),
and
the
Friedman
School
of
Nutrition
Science
and
Policy.
and
public
policy.
The
university
maintains
research
centers
and
institutes
that
support
cross-school
collaboration
and
public
service.
by
the
New
England
Commission
of
Higher
Education
(NECHE).