Institution Details

Tulane University is a research institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. The University offers over 75 majors and minors in a range of disciplines for students to transition toward a successful career.

Over 1,335 international students from over 86 different countries come to study at Tulane University yearly. More than 14,000 students make up their student population, making the University a hub of young voices.

Tulane University has five libraries on campus, so students can be sure to find the right resource easily. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library contains over 4 million volumes of books and journals, while the University also has various research institutes and other academic centers. The Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, Tulane Brain Institute, and Murphy Institute for Political Economy exemplify their commitment to providing specialized facilities. The Reily Student Recreation Center enables students to use various fitness facilities, including a climbing wall, gym, indoor pool, and group fitness classes. The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life and the Diboll Complex are two of the leading student centers on campus.

New Orleans is famous for being the birthplace of jazz and the huge festival, Mardi Gras. A carnival celebration that takes place on Shrove Tuesday, people come from all over the world to celebrate. Situated next to the Mississippi river, New Orleans has ocean views, Creole cuisine, and lots of fresh seafood for a student wanting to experience local culture. There is always something fun to do, and many bars in New Orleans for students to enjoy an archetypal student experience. The French Quarter provides stunning architecture while Bourbon Street is infamous for having a buzzing nightlife every night of the week.

Tulane University has an active campus life, with over 200 student clubs run by peers that vary from Greek life to performing arts and beyond. The diversity on campus ensures everybody feels a part of the community, with volunteering opportunities encouraging a sense of cohesion. Lots of social justice activities take place on campus as students make their voices heard, while other students prefer to socialize in communal areas. There is an Olympic-size swimming pool on campus with classes for yoga, Pilates, spinning, and other group exercise activities, helping students to stay fit and have fun.

Tulane University offers a range of on-campus housing options for students to reside close to their classes. There are 19 residence halls where students can live closeby to their classes. Whether students stay in traditional dormitory rooms or apartments on campus, all rooms are fully furnished and offer the unrestricted use of communal facilities. Students need to pay extra for a meal plan while staying on campus.

The University often facilitates off-campus housing as it assists students in finding a suitable location. The institution also partners with local apartment complexes, so students benefit from discounted rates.

Applied mathematics, Public Health, Architecture and Design, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Sciences, Molecular Biology