Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.

When you come to Harvard, either to pursue an undergraduate liberal arts concentration from Harvard College or to join one of our 12 graduate and professional Schools, you become part of our legacy of …

On October 28, 1636, Harvard, the first college in the American colonies, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University was officially founded by a vote by the Great and General Court …

With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse environment of bright, talented students, Harvard is more than just a place to get an education—it's …

Browse the graduate and undergraduate degrees offered by Harvard's 13 Schools and learn more about admissions requirements, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities.

Since the nation’s first college athletic event—an 1852 crew race against Yale—athletics have been a unifying force across the Harvard community. Find students groups at your school, explore campus …

Learn more about Harvard College admissions requirements, timeline, and what we look for in an applicant.

No student with a bachelor's degree or other first university degree from any other university, whether American or foreign, is eligible for admission to Harvard College.

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Harvard Online presents curated online courses that combine faculty and disciplines from across the University, connecting learners around the globe with the world’s most urgent issues.