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Explore the history of our founding, our Nobel Prize winners, the honorary degrees we’ve awarded, and how our iconic shield was created. Explore all of Harvard’s history. On September 8, 1636, Harvard, the first college in the American colonies, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Harvard College admissions requirements, timeline, and what we look for in an applicant.
Curious courses. Courses at Harvard offer a unique bridge between academics and the real world, fostering connections between disciplines and empowering creative thinking. Some of our recent courses have explored Taylor Swift’s lyrics among classic literature, harnessing artificial intelligence, and the historical relationships between the ...
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 where students come to be transformed.
Harvard University consists of the undergraduate Harvard College, 12 graduate and professional Schools, and the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.
Harvard's liberal arts and sciences philosophy encourages you to ask difficult questions, explore unfamiliar terrain, and indulge your passion for discovery. Harvard students have access to courses, research institutes, and faculty mentors from all parts of Harvard.
We welcome applications from all over the world. Our admissions and financial aid processes are the same for all applicants - regardless of nationality or citizenship. Learn more about international admissions. Learn more about how to apply as a first-year, transfer, or visiting undergraduate student.
