Touro University

Touro students hail from all over the world, from all walks of life, in the pursuit of a common goal: To get the best possible education, to find a promising professional career, and to do so in an environment that respects and supports their backgro vironment that respects and supports their backgrounds and beliefs. Established in 1970 to focus on higher education for the Jewish community and humanity, we enrolled our first class in September 1971. Today, Touro is the largest higher education system under Jewish auspices in America. We serve a widely diverse and growing population of over 19,000 students in dozens of schools in the US and abroad. Rooted in rigorous scholarship, we have the agility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a younger institution. Our research footprint continues to increase, and we have become one of the leading educators of healthcare professionals in the United States. We are attuned to what students need for today's rapidly evolving marketplace and world and develop programs at the cutting edge of technology and education. What sets Touro apart is not simply our top-notch programs, engaged faculty members, or experiential learning opportunities, but also our respect and responsiveness to your commitments – to your community, your values, and your future. From liberal arts to law, health sciences to technology, business, Jewish studies, education—and everything in between—Touro provides educational opportunities and career paths to all who have the drive and potential to succeed.As we expand, we remain true to our mission, and are uniquely aware of the importance of an education that accommodates students from all backgrounds and circumstances. As an educational institution we understand the importance of education, and it’s one of the reasons we take such pride, and care, in our teacher education programs. Our business and technology programs are built to stay ahead of the curve, responding to the ever-evolving landscape of industry needs. Our law school is next door to a state and federal courthouse and the work of the federal and state courts is integrated into the daily law school experience from the first week. In our social work, mental health counseling, and psychology we give a solid foundation of skills and promote adaptability, creativity, and cultural competence. With our strength in healthcare and health sciences, we model an integrated healthcare team. Touro University is a leader of health sciences education. We are one of the largest educators of healthcare providers in the US. We graduate physicians, dentists, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, sonographers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Our graduates make up your healthcare team. With a commitment to excellence and comprehensive training from experts in the field, Touro ensures that our graduates are well-prepared to lead, and revolutionize, the healthcare industry. ...view more