Tufts University

Tufts University is a top-ranking university in US, which has been ranked #61 in Best Engineering Schools according to US News & World Report Rankings 2024. The Tufts University School of Engineering offers rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technology resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college. Students can choose from 35 graduate degree and certificate programs at Tufts. Also, a  number of courses at Tufts University are affiliated with Harvard University as well as the Massachusettes Institute of Technology. Apart from this, joint undergraduate degree programs are offered with New England Conservatory, the College of Europe, and Sciences Po Paris. Hence, it is a very good university for pursuing engineering courses and international students must consider it as a study abroad option.

Tufts University does not offer any merit-based scholarships to any international students. However, overseas students who are financially on the weaker end can apply for need-based scholarships while applying to the university. Tufts fulfills the demonstrated financial need of all the admitted students. This demonstrated need is the difference between the annual cost to attend Tufts (including books, personal expenses, and transportation to campus) and the amount a student’s family is expected to contribute each year.In order to apply for such scholarships at Tufts, students must complete and submit the CSS profile at the university's College Board website. While filling this application, students will be required to submit a set of documents through IDOC. If submission of the CSS Profile would cause significant financial hardship for the candidate's family, they can instead complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) once their application has been submitted and they have access to the Tufts portal. The completed ISFAA form and required supporting documents can be uploaded to the applicant's Tufts portal once they have access to it.

Tufts University does not offer any merit-based scholarships to any international students. However, overseas students who are financially on the weaker end can apply for need-based scholarships while applying to the university. Tufts fulfills the demonstrated financial need of all the admitted students. This demonstrated need is the difference between the annual cost to attend Tufts (including books, personal expenses, and transportation to campus) and the amount a student’s family is expected to contribute each year. While competition for international student financial aid is extremely competitive, the university is committed to maintaining and expanding its global campus community. Also, financial aid is not available to international students who do not receive aid upon admission. The family contribution that is determined upon admission will remain the same as long as the student is eligible to receive financial aid. 

At Tufts University, students can submit their online application via the Common Application website, Coalition Application website, or through the QuestBridge National College Match application. Also, students must be aware of the application deadlines, so that they don't miss out on the opportunity to apply. While applying to Tufts University, applicants are required to send the following documents electronically:$75 Application fee;High school transcripts;English proficiency exam scores (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo);Letters of recommendation;Senior grades;GMAT/GRE scores;Copy of passport;Extracurricular activity certificates; andPortfolio.

At Tufts University, students can submit their online application via the Common Application website, Coalition Application website, or through the QuestBridge National College Match application. Students must be aware of all the documents required while applying to Tufts and send these materials electronically to the university. Along with this, students are also required to submit a sum of $75 as the application fee. All international first-year students are advised to check out the table below for Tufts University's application deadlines (2024 intake):Application Type Application DeadlineNotification DateEarly Decision INovember 1, 2024Mid-December, 2024Early Decision IIJanuary 4, 2024Early February, 2024Regular DecisionJanuary 4, 2024By April 1, 2024Also, listed below are the document submission deadline for all application types:Early Decision I:Application MaterialDeadlineSecondary School Report and Counselor Letter of RecommendationNovember 23, 2023Self-Reported Test Scores (Optional)November 23, 20231st Quarter/Trimester GradesNovember 23, 2023Mid-Year GradesFebruary 15, 2024Visual Art Portfolio (required for BFA and BFA+BA/BS applicants)November 7, 2023Optional Maker Portfolio or Optional Arts Portfolio November 7, 2023Request Optional Alumni Interview on Tufts Application PortalNovember 6, 2023 Early Decision II:Application MaterialDeadlineSecondary School Report and Counselor Letter of RecommendationJanuary 11, 2024Self-Reported Test Scores (Optional)January 11, 2024Mid-Year GradesFebruary 2, 2024Visual Art Portfolio (required for BFA and BFA+BA/BS applicants)January 9, 2024Optional Maker Portfolio or Optional Arts Portfolio January 9, 2024Request Optional Alumni Interview on Tufts Application PortalJanuary 9, 2024 Regular Decision: Application MaterialDeadlineSecondary School Report and Counselor Letter of RecommendationJanuary 15, 2024Self-Reported Test Scores (Optional)January 15, 2024Mid-Year GradesFebruary 16, 2024Visual Art Portfolio (required for BFA and BFA+BA/BS applicants)January 9, 2024Optional Maker Portfolio or Optional Arts Portfolio January 9, 2024Request Optional Alumni Interview on Tufts Application PortalJanuary 9, 2024