Welcome to Harvard
With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities, and a diverse group of talented students, Harvard is more than just a place to get an education.
Harvard at a glance
For nearly four centuries, people have come to Harvard in the pursuit of truth, knowledge, and a better world.
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1636
the year Harvard was founded
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7,095
Harvard College students in the 2021-2022 academic year
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$234 million
institutional need-based grant aid provided to Harvard College students last year
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14,502
graduate students in the 2021-2022 academic year
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14,151
Harvard Extension School students in the 2021-2022 academic year
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400,000+
alumni worldwide
Meet the students
I want people to understand the healing benefits of nature.”
Francisco Balbín
Harvard Law School student Francisco Balbín worked with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
Minjue Wu
In a Wintersession portraiture class, Harvard College student Minjue, who is a classically trained pianist, opted to draw Frédéric Chopin.
Hussain Lalani
Harvard Chan School student Hussain is working to find a better way to make vital medicines affordable.
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At Harvard, we strive to foster a community where everyone can thrive.
Our Schools
Harvard University includes the undergraduate Harvard College, 12 graduate and professional Schools, and the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.
Our programs
Harvard students can follow their passions and discover new ones through our many degree programs and courses.
Our sports and athletics
From club sports and intramurals to varsity athletics and recreation, Crimson pride is strong across campus.
Our community
Harvard is a proud member of the Boston, Cambridge, and Massachusetts communities.
Meet the faculty
My research areas include digital marketplaces and AI applications in marketing.”
James Mickens
James Mickens researches the design, implementation, and optimization of complex pieces of software, as well as system hacking, defense, and data protection.
Gretchen Brion-Meisels
Gretchen Brion-Meisels’ work focuses on the development of partnerships between youth and adults in order to build positive school environments.
Grace La
Grace La was named Chair of the Department of Architecture at the Graduate School of Design.
What’s new?
Stay up to date on the latest Harvard news with the daily Gazette newsletter.
Thomas Dunne has been appointed dean of students for Harvard College.
Beginning with the Class of 2027, the cost to attend Harvard College will be free for families with annual incomes below $85,000.
A new exhibition at Baker Library highlights an infamous financial crash, the South Sea Bubble of 1720.
"Evita" will be at Harvard’s American Repertory Theater this summer.
The creation of the University Consortium for Afro-Latin American Studies was announced in December.
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Life on campus
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