New Orleans in 1834 was one of the busiest international port cities in the world. But the city wasn’t just importing goods from across the world, they were also importing deadly diseases like yellow fever, malaria and smallpox. In an effort to treat these diseases, learn more about them and train more doctors, the Medical College of Louisiana was formed.
Tulane's purpose is to create, communicate and conserve knowledge in order to enrich the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to think, to learn and to act and lead with integrity and wisdom.
Attracting the most innovative thinkers to Tulane—world-class faculty and graduate and undergraduate students—and combining our intellectual muscle with an entrepreneurial mindset will position the university to help solve some of society’s most complex challenges. Research here isn’t just the province of graduate students or faculty: Undergraduate research is an important part of the Tulane experience, and grants are available to help students cover the cost of research materials, travel and other expenses.
Tulane’s network of career services partners with local, national, and global employers from a wide range of industries to recruit top talent across the institution.
The Newcomb-Tulane College Office of Student Success is committed to supporting Tulane students through providing a variety of resources and opportunities to help them succeed at this university. Engage with the office through individual success coaching, peer tutoring and supplemental instruction through the Academic Learning & Tutoring Center, the Academic Writing Center, and more. Participate in our many workshops and programs or connect with one of our campus partners for additional support.
Getting around New Orleans is easy and affordable. The Tulane University Shuttles and Transportation system helps students, faculty and staff travel safely and easily to, from and around our campuses. The shuttles offer commuter connections between the uptown, health sciences, Elmwood and University Square campuses as well as shopping and entertainment venues in and around the greater New Orleans area.
The Office of Occupational Healthcare Surveillance oversees medical surveillance and medical screening requirements for Tulane University employees.
The Office of Occupational Healthcare Surveillance utilizes the Tulane Living Well Occupational Health Clinic for the following services:
Uptown
Uptown, the home of undergraduate residential life and several schools and colleges such as Newcomb-Tulane, law, business, and more, is nestled among the famous moss-covered oak trees and on the same tract of land as Audubon Park, along historic Saint Charles Avenue.
DowntownOur downtown campus—home to social work, medicine and public health & tropical medicine—is clustered among the bustling streets and skyscrapers of the Central Business District and abuts the historic French Quarter.
RiverfrontThe ByWater Institute at our new riverfront campus brings scholars from across disciplines together to find innovative ways to manage threats of rising water from coastal erosion and a changing environment.
Tulane University is steeped in cultural history. A dynamic fine arts program, a world-class museum and unique collections mean there is always something extraordinary to see at Tulane. If you prefer performing arts, you'll have plenty of theatrical performances, concerts and films from which to choose. Artists in all genres thrive in this creative atmosphere.
For lovers of the arts, New Orleans is a dream. The city is home to renowned art museums, countless venues for live music, and a vibrant performing arts scene. As one of America's most culturally unique cities, there is never a shortage of exciting things going on that only happen in New Orleans.
Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate and professional degrees.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 23 places compared to 2026
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.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 408 | 394 | 371 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 631 | 597 | 597 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 30 reviews
It has something for everyone. The party scene and greek life is big but also offers an excellent and engaging education. Many students here are Business, Pre-Med, or Pre-Law. Many perks to living in New Orleans and Tulane offers many campus wide events for students.
Tulane is a great institution located in the heart of New Orleans. It has world class academics and great professors. The biggest drawbacks are it's location in the city with little access to easy food off campus and also it's somewhat dated facilities in certain departments.
My experience at Tulane University has been truly exceptional! The beautiful campus, friendly and diverse student body, and challenging academic environment have provided me with a wealth of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. The professors are dedicated to their students' success and the New Orleans culture adds a unique flavor to the campus experience. I have made lifelong friends here, and I am confident that the experiences I have gotten here will help me develop my skills and gain valuable real-world experience.
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