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Experience Lifelong Learning on Your Terms


Whether you’re entering retirement or simply reimagining what’s next, Tufts University College offers enriching learning experiences that meet you where you are. Choose from a range of world-renowned open-enrollment courses in the arts, humanities, health, and more, all available to audit and designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.

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Follow Your Curiosity

Feed your interests or try something new. Tufts’ academic courses span a wide range of topics, with flexible formats and expert faculty.

Health & Wellness
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Science & Technology
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Discover What’s Right for You

Tufts Courses (Available for Audit)
OLLI Memberships for Adults 50+
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Explore the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts

Looking for a welcoming community where curiosity never retires? At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Tufts, adults 50+ can explore a wide variety of courses, clubs, lunch & learns, and special events—both in-person and online. With four flexible membership tiers, you can choose the level of participation that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re preparing for retirement or simply looking to keep learning, Tufts OLLI offers meaningful opportunities to stay active, engaged, and inspired.

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Popular Courses for Life Enrichment

Discover courses that open doors to new passions and possibilities. We also offer a variety of courses available for audit. No test scores, no pressure — just learning for the joy of it.

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Modernizing the Mind
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Creative Writing: Fiction
  • Online or Medford/Somerville Campus
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Black World Literature
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
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Elementary French I
  • Online or Medford/Somerville Campus
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Medical Spanish
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
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Arab/Jewish Literature & Film
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Learning That Connects You

Lifelong learning at Tufts is more than taking a course. It’s becoming part of a community that values curiosity, growth, and connection at every stage of life. Whether you’re deepening a passion or exploring something entirely new, Tufts University College offers engaging courses, expert faculty, and a network of fellow learners who make the experience both personal and purposeful. Join us—in-person or online—and discover learning that inspires long after the experience ends.

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“I really like the professor and the fact that I'm going to a real college instead of a separate school or location for adult learners. It makes me feel like I'm part of the learning community, and I want to remain a part of that moving forward.” 

— Tufts Lifelong Learner

 

Move Toward What Fulfills You

From the arts and humanities to the life sciences, engineering, leadership, and beyond, Tufts University College offers enriching courses designed for adults who want to stay active, curious, and connected. Whether you’re exploring a long-held passion or trying something entirely new, you’ll find flexible offerings that fit your interests and your schedule.