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Founded in 1984, Tulane University is one of the leading prestigious universities of United States that offers independent selective research. Its schools and colleges offer students a wide variety of course in different fields of science, liberal arts, engineering, business, architecture, medicine, law, public health, law and tropical medicine. Presently located in New Orleans, the University of Tulane traces its origins to the Medical College of Louisiana, which is the Deep South’s second oldest medical school, founded in 1834. The Medical College became a part of the newly recognized public organization, the University of Louisiana in 1847. Tulane was recognized as a private university in 1884 and is named after its benefactor Paul Tulane, a rich businessman who donated more than a million to promote a university that promotes and encourages moral, intellectual and industrial education.

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The motto of Tulane University is Non Sibi Sed Suis, which means, "not for one's self, but for one's own." There are many undergraduates, graduate and professional courses offered.

The academic divisions of Tulane University include:

  • Newcomb Tulane College
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Law
  • School of Public health and Tropical Medicine
  • School of Science and Engineering
  • School of liberal Arts

The university boasts of a number of well equipped libraries on architecture, business, botany, women’s studies, race relation and ethnic history and mathematics.

Academics Department

There are various courses offered at undergraduate, graduate and professional level. Some of the academic departments include, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Asian studies, Arts, center for International students and scholars, aerospace studies, civil and environmental engineering, cognitive studies program, history, music, political science, philosophy, theatre and dance amongst others.

Tulane University has a unique Blackboard system. It is one of the most flexible yet comprehensive e-Learning software platform supported by Blackboard Inc. Blackboard delivers a course management system that provides facilities such as real time chat, Web bullet in boards and document posting.

Extra Curricular Activities

Tulane University is a charter member of Conference USA. All its sports competitions are held by on an annual basis by a conference championship. The Reily recreation center ensures that the athletic life of student is never dull with new championships coming every now and then. There are a number of fitness programs, swimming pools, and group exercises etc. The students can enjoy various facilities on becoming a member of this recreation center. It also has a unique walk for your health program. The university campus is marked with walking trails and students are asked to make full use of these walking trails amidst the beautiful campus, during their lunch breaks, between their classes or even at the end of their hectic day.

Student Life

The university offers a host of activities to keep a student engaged in constructive activities. There is a scope for community services by students and they have center for public services, office of community services and Community Action Council of Tulane students. The on campus students have excellent housing and dining facilities. In fact the meals are designed and prepared by world famous chefs. There are a host of other activities for recreation and enjoyment of students with different tastes. They have an arts and culture center for students interested in learning any art form, a club sports, Tulane cheerleader’s team, Reily recreation center and keeps organizing parents or family weekends.

Health care and Technology

The university boasts of excellent health facilities with a health science center at its campus. They also have a hospital and clinic and a National Primate Research center. Apart from that, Tulane University has some of the best technology services for its students. The libraries are well equipped and well maintained and they also have the facility of online library system. Tulane University has a center for faculty and teaching staff. It has always encouraged independent research and has a development center for research and technology. It also gives teaching awards to deserving teachers in their respective fields.

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Address

6823 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans LA 70118 US

Contact

Tulane University
+1 504 865 5631 x2551

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