Thomas Jefferson University

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.

Our History:

From Jefferson Medical College to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Philadelphia Textile School to Philadelphia University — we have a rich legacy. In fact, through unifying two widely acclaimed and highly honored legacies of innovation, education, research and professional excellence we’ve surpassed 300 years of combined history.

Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College, and Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School. Both were ahead of their time and focused on the importance of experiential learning. The new Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was established on July 1, 2017 as a result of the merger of our two respected universities.

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.

Life at Jefferson:

Our distinctive academic curriculum is just one of the many reasons our students enroll at Jefferson. They are motivated to learn about the world around them in a community of curious creators. With residential campuses in and around the Philadelphia area offering student athletics, activities and access to the culture, art and cuisine of one of the most diverse cities in the country, there is no shortage of inspiration, things to do, and fun.

Activities & Organizations:

Through charity groups and events, social organizations, diversity programs and industry outings, our students gain priceless fellowship with their peers and build pathways toward a better, more inclusive future.

Academics:

What if we didn’t just rely on the typical way forward? What if, rather than the vertical thinking that takes problems head-on, we could solve them with a radically different approach? That’s exactly what we do. At the new Jefferson – born out of the merger of Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University – you will collaborate with your peers across disciplines and redraw the limits and slice through every standard and norm that exists. Because that’s where the greatest human advancements are made. We believe that it is at the intersection of thinking, doing and the inclusion of varied perspectives that you will discover new possibilities for the world. You will redefine humanly possible, giving you the competitive advantage employers are seeking.   

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!