History
Founded in 1876 as part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts was conceived as both a technical institute of drawing and painting and a school dedicated to exploring ideas by building visual literacy and expression. In 1945, SMFA began a partnership with Tufts University to offer joint degrees.
Education
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts offers BFA and Combined Degree (BFA+BA/BS) undergraduate programs, as well as graduate and non-degree programs, with areas of study that run the gamut from painting and sculpture to performance to virtual reality.
Career
- Our Career Center helps students explore career and professional development opportunities in the arts and tap into the vast resources of the Tufts Career Center.
- SMFA students enjoy robust support in exploring professional pathways. By using the resources of our Career Center, as well as taking advantage of internships, travel opportunities, and collaborations with our faculty, our students build professional networks and gain practical skills. In addition, there are a number of awards, grants, and fellowship opportunities available to our students and the Career Center team is available to help you with your applications.
PhD Programmes
School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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40000 USD
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Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
Fulbright Program
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20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
NORAM Scholarships
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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2000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
National Scholarship Programme
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Various benefits
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The Fulbright Program
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The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
151
2022
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2021
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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.
Student services
- SMFA Student Affairs - Student Affairs provides services, resources, and support systems to strengthen student life and build community, both on the SMFA campus and on the Medford/Somerville campus.
- TCU Senate is the main governing body for Tufts undergraduate students.
- SMFA Student Government Association
Housing services
- Tufts housing on Beacon Street in the coveted neighborhood of Brookline, near our SMFA campus: 1023 Beacon ,1025 Beacon ,1047 Beacon
Outside campus:
- Bush Hall
- Carmichael Hall
- Carpenter House
- Hill Hall
- Hodgdon Hall
- Houston Hall
- Metcalf Hall
- Miller Hall
- Richardson House
- Tilton Hall
- Wilson House
Library services
The W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library at SMFA is the fine arts branch of Tufts University's Tisch Library. Focusing on contemporary art and studio practice, our collections encompass exhibition catalogs, monographs, theoretical and art historical texts, technical manuals, periodicals, media, artists' books, zines, and more.
Medical services
Tufts has a diverse team of healthcare professionals who are providing care to all students. We Assist With:
- Health Concerns including Routine Care, Same-Day Concerns, and Immunizations
- Sexual and Reproductive Health including STI Testing, Emergency Contraception, LBGQ Care and Trans Health
- Administrative Support including Lab Testing, Translation Services, and Physician Referrals
Campus life
Students at SMFA at Tufts divide their time between two campuses: the Boston SMFA campus in the Fenway neighborhood and the Medford/Somerville campus.
- The Boston SMFA campus is home to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts studios, classrooms, and workshops. In addition to being right next door to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, our neighborhood is also home to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- SMFA at Tufts students also have full access to our Medford/Somerville campus, including the wide array of academic, community, and resource offerings.
Sports facilities
- Northeastern University's Marino Center
- Huntington YMCA
- Boston Sports Club
- Bodyscapes Fitness
Student clubs
- Alpha Omicron Pi
- Alpha Phi
- Chi Omega
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Delta Tau Delta
- Delta Upsilon
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Kappa Alpha Theta