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Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
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Harvard University includes the undergraduate Harvard College, 12 graduate and professional Schools, and the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Learn about our Schools. Our Programs. Harvard students can follow their passions and discover new ones through our concentrations and program offerings. Learn about our programs. Crimson Athletics.
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Harvard College is a close-knit undergraduate community within Harvard University. 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. About Harvard College.