Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College (1824), and Philadelphia University (1884). Both were ahead of their time and focused on the importance of experiential learning. Two Legacies Joined by One Vision. The university’s story includes intrigue, innovation and boldness, with the lead played by Dr. George McClellan. A prominent Philadelphia physician, Dr. McClellan believed in teaching medical students by having them observe experienced doctors treating patients, and by having those same students participate in supervised, hands-on care. His belief was the spur that created Jefferson Medical College and reshaped the way medicine would be taught throughout the U.S.
Jefferson is rewriting the rules and resetting the odds. We are changing higher education to provide our students with unparalleled value. Jefferson is a model professional university born out of a unique merger of Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University. Through our distinctive and award-winning 21st-century curriculum, we are preparing students with the skills they need to succeed and lead now and in the future of work. At Jefferson, we are helping you to redefine what’s humanly possible.
Built for a future that has yet to be defined, Jefferson is crossing disciplines to bring unrivaled innovation and discovery to higher education. Through boundary-breaking collaboration, research and hands-on, experiential learning, we equip graduates with leadership and analytical skills shaped for an accelerated job market. At Jefferson, we are reshaping education for the 21st century.
Hands-On Immersion Through Interprofessional Education, Inter-what? Well, think about it. In the real world, physicians may interact with physical therapists, neuroscientists may work with respiratory therapists, and all may work with nurse practitioners. The professional world isn’t siloed according to job descriptions – so why should curricula in higher education be? At Jefferson, we’ve torn down the walls!
There’s no better way to prepare for your future profession than by spending your undergraduate and graduate years immersed in, and informed by, hands-on experiences among colleagues within connected professions and disciplines. This approach creates team-based learning, collaboration and decision-making — with an appreciation for many points of view. Kind of like in the real world.
The future class is here at Jefferson, our students cross-disciplines to discover new possibilities, and work with expert faculty who know just what it takes to break the mold. By combining two Universities forged from excellence, we’re propelled into a new era of education—one where we redefine what exists, and all that can be.95% Success rate among undergraduate students in securing jobs or going on to graduate school (among the highest success rates out there)
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Philadelphia is one of the most diverse cities in the country, home to a large population of college students, historic attractions like the Liberty Bell and the Constitution Center, a thriving food, music and arts scene, and countless neighborhoods and city suburbs that boast scenic hiking trails and parks.
Our campus locations span the Philadelphia area, from bustling Center City to scenic East Falls, and reach the suburbs of Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware Counties, and New Jersey.
We owe a lot to the Greater Philadelphia Area for its more than 300 years of combined community support of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University). And, hey, we’ve all got individuals in our lives – teachers, mentors, relatives or friends — who have significantly impacted our lives by giving of their time to support us. There is nothing more rewarding than paying that support forward by giving back to the community and making a real difference in the lives of others.
With two main campuses in Philadelphia, and additional campuses, buildings, research sites and international partner locations, Jefferson has established (and continues to grow) a global ecosystem of transformational education, discovery and impact.
- Center City Campus
- East Falls Campus
School & Faculty
- Architecture
- Business
- Design
- Engineering
- Fashion & Textiles
- Health
- Science
- Social Science
