Tufts University

Tufts University is a welcoming, global, and diverse community. International students make up 26% of the undergraduate population. The top countries from where the students at this university hail include China, India, South Korea, UAE, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, etc (Class of 2029). A wide range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are offered by Tufts University to international students. Some of the popular courses among international students are Master of International Business, MS in Data Analytics, MS in Computer Science, MS in Engineering STEM, and MBA.

Tufts University is one of the Top 40 Universities in the US, according to U.S. News & World Report. Also, as per QS, this university is recognised among the premier universities in the US. Furthermore, the university has been named one of 40 US colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

International students whose primary language is not English must submit the proof of English language proficiency. ELP scores of these tests can be submitted to prove proficiency are TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo. The minimum test scores can be checked from the table given below for UG courses. For graduate courses, the applicants should check the respective course pages.

According to U.S. News & World University, Tufts University ranks at #37 position in the 2025 edition of National Universities list. Though, it is not included in the Top 30 Universities of the US, it is still placed in the Top 40 Universities of the US. A few of the parameters considered for the ranking purpose of national universities are outcomes, expert opinion, financial resources, faculty resources, etc.

To take admission to the Tufts University MIB program, the applicants are required to fulfill the below-given application requirements:

• Online application with an application fee of USD 85
• Official academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Essays (as required)
• the latest resume
• GMAT / GRE score (Optional)
• English language proficiency score

The estimated course-wise Tufts University tuition can be checked from the table given below. However, note that the tuition fee given below is for just one year. The estimated tuition fees for 4 years have to be calculated on the same grounds:

Cost of Living: The living expenses for Tufts University UG students for the academic year 2023-24 are given below:

Tufts University entry requirements for UG and PG courses:

• UG: The applicants are required to have a high school qualification
• PG: A bachelor’s or an equivalent degree is required to get admission to graduate courses

Undergraduate applicants can apply to Tufts via Common Application, Coalition Application or Questbridge Application. In the case of graduate courses, since there are various schools, the applicants are required to access the application links by visiting the respective department page. A few of the documents that are required to apply for UG courses are given below:

• Letters of recommendation
• High-school transcripts
• English language proficiency test score
• Any other important document (as required)

Graduate Courses

• Academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Standardized test scores
• English language proficiency score

Tufts University has mentioned the admission decision timeline for UG applicants. For Early Decision applicants, the application decision will be announced tentatively within one month of the submission of the application. On the other hand, for the Regular Decision applicants, the admission decision will be announced within 3 months of the application deadline.

The duration of the Tufts University Master of International Business course is 2 years. Some features of this programme are given below:

• Combination of theory and experiential learning to train job-ready leaders
• Scholarships and research assistantships available to eligible students
• Dynamic career focus and support to Tufts University students
• Mentorship programme that pairs students with mentors to support their professional journeys
• While pursuing this program, students are going to have access to globally influential faculty, guest speakers, alumni, and advisors
• No GMAT / GRE score is required for admission