Tulane University, founded in 1834, is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. Tulane's schools and colleges offer degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine, and public health and tropical medicine.
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (15)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (14)
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.Sc. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Portuguese
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Studio Art
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- B.Sc. Biological Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Film Studies
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- B.Sc. Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- B.Sc. Geology
Engineering & Technology (4)
Business & Management (3)
Law (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
- B.Sc. Public Health
About
The university is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a select group of the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada with “preeminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Tulane also is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a university with “very high research activity.” Of more than 4,300 higher educational institutions rated by the foundation, Tulane remains in a prestigious category that includes only 2 percent of universities nationwide.Located in New Orleans, Tulane traces its origins to the Medical College of Louisiana, the Deep South’s second-oldest medical school, which was founded in 1834. By 1847, the Medical College was part of the newly established public institution, the University of Louisiana.
At Tulane University, there is a nexus between ongoing research at the medical school and science and engineering school; between public health and sociology; law and business; the national primate research center and center for bioenvironmental research. We could go on.Researchers at Tulane University benefit from work conducted in multiple disciplines on three campuses. It's one of the reasons why sponsored research awards in 2010 reached the highest level in the history of Tulane University, exceeding $172 million.Tulane is committed to increasing the number of excellent, funded inter-campus collaborations. The university facilitates these research partnerships by providing innovative mechanisms to simplify inter-campus communication.
Research
At Tulane University, there is a nexus between ongoing research at the medical school and science and engineering school; between public health and sociology; law and business; the national primate research center and center for bioenvironmental research. We could go on.Researchers at Tulane University benefit from work conducted in multiple disciplines on three campuses. It's one of the reasons why sponsored research awards in 2010 reached the highest level in the history of Tulane University, exceeding $172 million.Tulane is committed to increasing the number of excellent, funded inter-campus collaborations. The university facilitates these research partnerships by providing innovative mechanisms to simplify inter-campus communication.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
301
2019
301 50
2018
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
401 200
2018
601
2017
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
419 -7
2019
412 39
2018
451
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
469 -9
2019
460
2018
460
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
In the course of their time in college, most students will encounter challenges that they don't quite know how to handle. Sometimes asking for or knowing where to go for help can prove extremely difficult. Student Resources & Support Services was created to give students in need of support a single place to go for assistance. We use an individualized approach to help students connect to the resources that they may need on campus and in the New Orleans community. Our office offers problem resolution assistance, case management services, victim support services and referral services. Additionally the Offices of Student Conduct and Disability Services are part of our team. We are committed to helping all Tulane students successfully navigate problems that may arise so they can have a successful Tulane experience.We also know that many times students in need of support turn to peers, friends, faculty/staff members or parents for help. Student Resources & Support Services is also available to help those individuals appropriately support students who have turned to them.
Student Life
The Tulane lifestyle is active — and comfortable — perhaps because of our New Orleans location where the average temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees. Students find it easy to be part of Tulane's community and campus activities. They can become involved in athletics and choose from more than 200 student organizations. A wide range of activities, from a fitness center to the performing arts, ensures that students have a variety of leisure and enrichment pursuits.
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Tulane is the most incredible place to study. Whether you're looking for a complete college campus or a beautiful city to explore, Tulane offers both. Never in my life did I think I would hold a baby alligator, attend an international conference, or be able to earn two degrees. At Tulane, everything you do is possible. You will meet amazing people and do amazing things you...
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