Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson Uni ranks #132 among National Universities in the country-level university rankings given by US News for the year 2026. The table below gives a detailed view of the year-on-year trends of TJU Philadelphia ranking in the US:

Thomas Jefferson Uni has a test-optional policy. This means submitting a GRE score is no longer mandatory for Indian students. The university also does not have a minimum GPA requirement. It takes into account all components of a student's application before making a final decision.

Students with a valid GRE score are more than welcome to submit the same. This will help strengthen their admission application.

Yes, Thomas Jefferson Uni charges a standard application fee worth USD 50 (INR 4.7 K) from Indian students. This application fee can be directly via the online application portal. Common payment modes include credit/debit cards.

Note that TJU Philadelphia application fee may vary for different programs. More information can be found on jefferson.edu

No, Indian students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application at TJU Philadelphia. The university automatically considers students for scholarships based on their admission application. 

Scholarship options for Indian students enrolled/planning to enroll in PG courses at Thomas Jefferson University are limited. Shortlisted students are notified of scholarship acceptance, via email.

Jeff Alumni Chats programme is a mentorship and networking programme at Thomas Jefferson Uni. It connects current students with alumni volunteers in the US. The programme provides students the chance to:

• be part of one-on-one conversations (online or offline) with alumni
• gain career insights, school advice, and guidance on life after graduation

To know more, students can check the alumni section on jefferson.edu

Jeff Alumni Chats programme is a mentorship and networking programme at Thomas Jefferson Uni. It connects current students with alumni volunteers in the US. The programme provides students the chance to:

• be part of one-on-one conversations (online or offline) with alumni
• gain career insights, school advice, and guidance on life after graduation

To know more, students can check the alumni section on jefferson.edu

Most MS grads were able to find full-time roles in the Healthcare, Construction Management, Biotechnology, and Design sectors. Popular job titles grads were able to get include:

• Advanced Practice Nurse
• UX Designer
• Health/Business Analyst
• Product Designer
• Project Manager
• Suppy Chain Strategist

Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Nielsen, and Vanguard are among the top names that hired TJU grads.

Yes, Thomas Jefferson Uni is among the best universities in USA for Nursing and Health Sciences. Listed below are some key factors which makes Thomas Jefferson a better choice for Nursing and Healthcare than most universities in the US:

• Immediate access to top teaching hospitals
• Hands-on clinical rotation and training with medical professionals
• Strong future career prospects (98% employment rate for MS in Nursing grads)
• Average post-study starting salaries worth USD 55,000 to USD 115,000 (INR 52.6 Lakhs to INR 1.1 Cr)

No, Thomas Jefferson Uni is not an Ivy League school. The Ivy League includes 8 private universities which compete in the NCAA Division I athletic conference. These are listed below:

• Brown University
• Columbia University 
• Cornell University
• Harvard University
• Princeton University
• University of Pennsylvania
• Yale University
• Dartmouth College

Know more about Ivy League Schools in USA