Harvard University
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Harvard University is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with broad academic strengths and a global community spanning professional schools, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with broad academic strengths and a global community spanning professional schools, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
World Ranking
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Multidisciplinary strengthsResearch & Publications
Linked recordsAcademic Structure & Learning
Harvard includes undergraduate, graduate and professional schools across arts and sciences, business, design, divinity, education, government, law, medicine and public health. Cross-registration and university-wide initiatives support interdisciplinary study.
Schools, faculties and academic divisions
Research Profile
Research strengths extend across medicine and public health, law, economics, government, business, data science, humanities, engineering and natural sciences. Libraries, museums, hospitals and affiliated institutes form a large scholarly ecosystem.
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Campus & Location
Harvard’s principal academic areas are in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts. Harvard Yard anchors the historic Cambridge campus, while professional schools, medical facilities and research centres occupy several nearby locations.
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Admissions Information
Admission, financial aid and application requirements are administered by individual Harvard schools. Prospective students should use the relevant school’s official pages for current deadlines, eligibility rules and programme information.
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Quick answers for students and researchersWhat is Harvard University world ranking?
Harvard University is ranked #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 data used on this profile.
Where is Harvard University located?
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Harvard University founded?
Harvard University was founded in 1636.
Is Harvard University public or private?
Harvard University is described as a Private research university.
What subjects is Harvard University known for?
Academic strengths listed in this profile include Medicine, Law, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences.
Where can I find official admission requirements?
Use the official university website linked on this page. Requirements, deadlines and fees can change by programme and applicant category.