Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University is a private research institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It was established in the year 1834. Initially, it was founded as a public medical college, but in 1847 it became a comprehensive university. The university is considered the most selective institution of higher education in the state of Louisiana. It has a wide acceptance of a geographically diverse student body, with a good proportion of its undergraduate students coming from outside the states.

The university is organized into 10 schools which centers around sciences, liberal arts, and specialized professions. The U.S. News & World Report's 2019 edition ranked the university 44th among U.S. national universities and 442nd in the world.