Harvard University
Welcome to Harvard
Where world-class faculty, innovative research, and dynamic students come together to advance education and foster change in the world.
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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21,782
Undergraduate and graduate students in the 2022-23 academic year
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13,087
Harvard Extension School students in the 2022-23 academic year
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406
Innovations reported by Harvard researchers in fiscal year 2023
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$246 million
Institutional need-based grant aid provided to Harvard College students in the 2022-23 academic year
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400,000+
Alumni worldwide
Meet the community
“From the moment I arrived at Harvard as an undergraduate, I have been inspired by the people who make this institution what it is.” -President Alan M. Garber
Lisa Yan
After participating in her high school robotics team, Lisa went on to study electrical and computer engineering in college. She is now pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams at Harvard Business School.
Iñaki Arango
A dual-concentrator in computer science and statistics at SEAS, Iñaki is a member of the Harvard Quantitative Traders Club, which mentors students interested in finance.
Cami Tussie
Born congenitally missing 13 permanent teeth, Cami hopes to bring her personal experiences to her patients when she graduates from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Haim Sompolinsky
Haim Sompolinsky, a professor in residence in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Department of Physics, received the Brain Prize for his pioneering contributions to computational and theoretical neuroscience.
Carola Suárez-Orozco
Graduate School of Education Professor Carola Suárez-Orozco was awarded the 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship to work on a book documenting the needs of immigrant students in America and what educators can do to better serve them.
Maurice Cox
New Graduate School of Design Professor Maurice Cox is an urban designer acclaimed for his ability to merge architecture, design, and politics in pursuit of design excellence and the equitable development of cities.
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Greater access
University Disability Resources has a variety of new accommodations and services for Harvard community members.
Read MoreBeyond Harvard Yard
From forests and gardens to art tours and labs, venturing outside the Yard opens up a whole other Harvard world.
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