Harvard

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a historic campus in Harvard Yard and extensive facilities in nearby Boston. Founded in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is globally recognized for its rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, and influential alumni. The university comprises Harvard College, several graduate and professional schools, and a vast array of research centers and institutes spanning the arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, and public policy. Harvard is highly selective, with an extremely low undergraduate acceptance rate and a strong commitment to need-based financial aid. Its libraries hold the oldest and one of the largest academic collections in the world, and the university is a major hub for research and scholarship. The campus blends historic colonial-era buildings with modern facilities, and student life is enriched by hundreds of clubs, athletic programs, and residential houses.