Be sure to review the admissions process overview and application requirements and policies in addition to the program-specific requirements below. Separate applications, including fees, are required if you apply to more than one graduate program at Tufts University.
Please note: a maximum of two applications are allowed to be submitted for one admissions cycle, and must be degree programs in two separate departments.
For more information on our application deadlines: Application Deadlines
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio Document
Portfolio Document (PhD only): In two pages please answer the following:- Why do you want to be a scientist or engineer and how will you use your training to impact society?
- Tell us about a project you may have done for a class or in a research lab or other setting discuss the problem you were trying to solve, how you approached it, and what you learned.
- Share an experience where you challenged of failed at something. How did you deal with it or stay motivated and work to overcome it?
- What are you passionate about outside of school or the lab?
- Why have you chosen to apply to Tufts BME? Are they are any research groups you are especially interested in?
- Is there any other relevant information not specified in your CV or questions above that you think will strengthen your candidacy to the program?
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Cybersecurity and Public Policy (MS)
Joint degree with The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
TOEFL scores of 100 iBT (or equivalent IELTS/Duolingo score) required for international applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Optional short essay
TOEFL score of 100 iBT (or equivalent IELTS/Duolingo scores) required for international applicants.
Personal statement: Please submit a 600-800 word essay that answers the following question:
Short essay (optional, please include at the bottom of your personal statement): If you would like, you may also submit an optional short essay (200-250 words) in which you respond to one of the three prompts below. This essay is not required and should be completed only if you feel it will provide the admissions committee with a more complete picture of who you are. Choose from one of the three questions:
Tell us about a time when you had to convince an individual or group of your idea.
Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience.
Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and you were able to successfully implement this change.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
Applicants applying to the MSIM/MS degree must apply by the deadline listed for the department the MS program belongs to, and must meet application requirements for both the MS and MSIM programs.
*International applicants, and applicants who would like to be considered for a tuition scholarship, are encouraged to apply by March 15.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Short essay (optional)
Personal statement for MSIM applicants: applicants must submit a 600-800 word essay that incorporates their responses to the following questions:
What sparked your interest in the Tufts M.S. in Innovation and Management and what specifically makes you excited about the program?
How does the MSIM program fit into your personal, professional and/or educational journey?
What are your skillsets and strengths that will help you to be a successful contributor in the program and positively impact the experience of your classmates in the MSIM cohort?
Personal statement for MSIM/MS applicants: applicants must submit a 1200-1500 word essay following the general personal statement prompt. Please make sure your statement addresses your reasons for wanting to enroll in both degree programs.
Short essay (optional, please include at the bottom of your personal statement): If you would like, you may also submit an optional short essay (200-250 words) in which you respond to one of three prompts below. This essay is not required and should be completed only if you feel it will provide the admissions committee with a more complete picture of who you are. Choose from one of the three questions:
Tell us about a time when you had to convince an individual or group of your idea.
Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience.
Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and you were able to successfully implement this change.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
TOEFL score of 100 iBT (or equivalent IELTS/Duolingo scores) required for international applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio (optional)
GRE scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores (if applicable)
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Short essay (optional)
Personal statement for MSTML applicants: applicants must submit a 600-800 word essay that answers the question: "Why do you want to attend Tufts Gordon Institute's MSTML program and how does it fit into your future career aspirations and personal goals?"
Short essay (optional, please include at the bottom of your personal statement): If you would like, you may also submit an optional short essay (200-250 words) in which you respond to one of three prompts below. This essay is not required and should be completed only if you feel it will provide the admissions committee with a more complete picture of who you are. Choose from one of the three questions:
Tell us about a time when you had to convince an individual or group of your idea.
Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience.
Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and you were able to successfully implement this change.
Only open to current Tufts undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year. Applicants may apply to the BS/MS or BS/MS/MSIM program for all programs, with the exception of the Cybersecurity and Public Policy program.
Fifth-Year Master's Degree Programs (BS/MS and BS/MS/MSIM)
Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophotonics
Chemical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity and Public Policy (BS/MS only)
Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
Human Factors Engineering
Human-Robot Interaction
Innovation and Management
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Offshore Wind Energy Engineering
- Software Systems Development
- Technology Management & Leadership
Application Requirements
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
A Bachelor's degree is required to apply to all certificate programs.
Programs
- Assistive Design
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophotonics
- Biotechnology (Track options: Engineering or Science)
- Cellular Agriculture
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate Minor Program
Data Science
Engineering Education K-12 (Teacher Engineering Education Program - TEEP)
Environmental Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Human Factors in Data Science
Human Factors Engineering in Medical Devices and Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Microwave and Wireless Engineering
- Offshore Wind Energy Engineering Post-Baccalaureate
- Technology Management & Leadership
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