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Tufts University was founded in 1852 by Boston entrepreneur Charles Tufts as Tufts College.Since then, he has continued to develop his specialized fields such as dentistry, law / diplomacy, and physical therapy, and was recognized as a university in 1955.Currently, there are more than 1,200 professors, about 3,000 staff, and more than 9,200 students.About 1,100 of them are international students from 70 countries around the world.The university, which attracts students from all over the world, has a main campus in Medford, Massachusetts.The four campuses, including the main, have 4 schools and research centers, offering quality programs in a wide range of fields including arts, science, engineering, dentistry, medicine, nutrition, public health, and biochemistry. ..It is known as one of the most prestigious private schools in the United States.It is famous for its high tuition fees, but as its name suggests, it is characterized by a thorough educational policy in which a full-time professor who holds a PhD degree stands on the platform in most of the classes of the university course.At the Faculty of Music, we believe that music research is a fusion of mind, body, and spirit.It is an important faculty at the liberal arts college.Therefore, it is possible to select a wide variety of lessons such as classical music, American music, and world music, as well as flexible selection beyond the academic discipline of music.In the university course, we offer BA degree or BS degree acquisition courses focusing on performance, composition, music theory, folk musicology, and musicology.In the graduate program, you can earn an MA degree in composition, ethnomusicology, musicology, and music theory.For those who want to focus more on playing, the double major program, where they receive performance training at the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC), is attractive. NEC Summer Course is also affiliated, so it is a good idea to improve your practical skills during the summer.