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Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
Harvard is a large, highly residential research university [77] offering 50 undergraduate majors, [78] 134 graduate degrees, [79] and 32 professional degrees. [80] During the 2018–2019 academic year, Harvard granted 1,665 baccalaureate degrees, 1,013 graduate degrees, and 5,695 professional degrees.
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.
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 includes the undergraduate Harvard College, 12 graduate and professional Schools, and the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Learn about our Schools Our Programs
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.
Our campus is full of history and discovery. Learn about Harvard's libraries, museums, athletics, employment, and events.
