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Rankings

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse (2024) Best Colleges in the US rankings placed Thomas Jefferson University in 48th place nationally, rising to 42nd place for salary impact and 36th place for social mobility – the highest in these categories for any school in Pennsylvania.

The university also ranks in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report's top 40 best value schools and in the top 70 for its nursing programs. The Sidney Kimmel Medical College ranks comfortably in the top 100 medical schools in the country for both research and primary care (U.S. News & World Report 2024).

Medical facilities

The university continually invests in its facilities and equipment across its courses, ensuring students have access to the latest technological innovations.

In 2024, the university will open its state-of-the-art Honickman Center, designed with patient experience at its core. This innovative outpatient center will boast cutting-edge equipment including 300 interactive exam rooms and 10 operating rooms.

Expert faculty at Thomas Jefferson University teach a range of degree programs across many disciplines. Specialist teaching staff with both national and international reputations bring academic knowledge and industry practice from their distinct areas of expertise, creating an inspirational and innovative learning environment.

Students learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars and hands-on project work, with many degrees incorporating industry experience. The average class at the university has only 18 students, creating a personalized learning atmosphere, where every voice is heard.

Nexus Learning

Where possible, interdisciplinary teaching and research is encouraged to broaden the horizons of degree programs. Nexus Learning is Jefferson's unique approach to collaborative interdisciplinary learning, blending theory and hands-on teaching in a way that enables students to maximize the value of their degree experience.

Through Nexus Learning, students can apply their curiosity and work across disciplines, ensuring that they graduate with the leadership skills and skill set required to kickstart their career.

Research

Thomas Jefferson University has a strong reputation for innovation and research and is classified as a Carnegie Research Doctoral University (R2) due to its high level of research activity. It houses 15 research centers and institutes.

The university is particularly renowned for its medical research. Combined with the affiliated Jefferson Health, it has been involved in over 1,200 active clinical studies, and more than 1,000 patents for new medicines, software innovations, medical devices and diagnostic tools.

Thomas Jefferson University offers academic excellence through its provision of over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as professional certificate programs.

Students must meet the academic and English language entry requirements before they can enroll in a degree program at Thomas Jefferson University. The eligibility criteria differs among departments and courses, so students are advised to carefully check the requirements of their specific study program prior to application.

Undergraduate

At the undergraduate level, the academic entry requirements vary significantly between courses. Students must hold high school qualifications (equivalent to the International Baccalaureate or A-Level). As a competitive university, a high GPA is advisable.

Students may also opt to submit ACT or SAT scores, but this is not compulsory.

Depending on their chosen program, students may need to hold qualifications in specific related subjects.

Graduate

For most graduate study programs, the entry requirements are typically a bachelor's degree (usually in a related subject) with a GPA of 2.75 (East Falls campus) or 3.0 (Center City campus).

Some courses may have additional requirements.

English language requirements

For most courses, international students must hold a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 (or an equivalent qualification). The test must also have been taken within the last two years.

Students at Jefferson benefit from extensive support, which is available across all campuses. The university takes student welfare seriously and offers a range of student services.

Students who require academic assistance can make use of Jefferson's Center for Academic Success (CAS) or its Student Writing Center (SWC) to develop and implement effective learning strategies.

Health and well-being support is provided through the university's Student Health Centers and Student Counseling Centers, where students can make use of confidential, professional services.

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College also boasts its own Office of Student Affairs & Career Counseling, offering bespoke pastoral, academic and career advice to its medical students.

Other available support includes: