Harvard University

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Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., and a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1636 by the colonial Massachusetts legislature, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is also the first and oldest corporation in North America.

Homepage: http://harvard.edu
Phone: +1 (617) 495-1000
Address: Massachusetts Hall; Cambridge, Massachusetts 2138; United States

Email: digitalcomms@harvard.edu
Institution Type: Private
Year Level: Four or more Years

Students & Faculty

Undergrad Students: 7,240
Graduate Students: 13,130
Faculty: 2,136
Total Population: 20,370
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Male: 52%
Female: 48%
Admitted: 6%
Graduated: 97%

Financial Information

Financial Aid: Available
Percent Receiving Aid: 77%

Tuition: In-State: $38,891.00/Year; Out-of-State: $38,891.00/Year

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Move-in day at Harvard for the Class of 2019 was a bittersweet mix of parting from hometowns, parents — childhood — and the start of college life.
Class of 2019 arrives on campus, start settling in to college, and new lives
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Harvard’s Class of 2019 arrived on campus, and started settling in to college life, and new routines.
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- Alejandro Elizondo Castillo, Tom Xiong +88
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- Dr. Gwendolin Rugen Now The great time starts! 🍀9 hours ago
- Rory A. Tekanoff Best of luck to all new Harvard entrants!25 minutes ago
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A research team has developed a model that captures both the shape and speed of tumor growth.
Breakthrough leads to a mathematical model showing how cancer grows and spreads
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A research team led by Martin Nowak has developed a model that captures both the shape and speed of tumor growth.
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- Romario Carvalho And this is why we love Harvard so bad!5 days ago
- David Gutierrez this is why we love Mathematics so bad I would say 4 days ago
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Researchers behind HarvardX and edX platform reflect on risks, rewards, and changes in online learning and MOOCs.
The maturing of MOOCs
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In a question-and-answer session, the researchers behind the edX platform reflect on the risks, rewards, and changes in online learning.
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- Rachelle King Love these courses5 days ago
- Golnoosh Hatami Nejad amaziiiiiiing .I really love these courses.thanks HarvardX4 days ago
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Meet a few prominent members of Harvard’s canine community.
Big dogs on Harvard's campus
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They can’t take out the trash or do the dishes, but a recent Harvard Medical School study suggests that dogs — including those living with their owners in Harvard’s Houses — can have a very healthy influence on their fellow residents.
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- Sunil Kallerackal Eldo 2004-2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFtd4kEcNLY filled our lives - great influence for my twin girls and us, had a body clock, he was disciplined, wanted predictable life style exercise, walks, play etc.., very friendly, very eager to learn, knew his limits, never over eat, humble yet persistent, could perceive moods around him, sporty, he always insisted on team activities and most importantly he was very expressive and nearly talks. 7 days ago
- Marcelo Ferreira Just amazing7 days ago
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The tour guides of Harvard are young and old, current students, alumni, and actors.
Summertime, tour time: A guide to the guides of Harvard Square
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When most students vacate the University at the end of May, they make room for a new cohort: the tourists!
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- Lina D'Agostino Attending an English Course for Foreign Students at Harvard University in 1981 was one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. The vanguard of this American excellence cannot be compared to any other university in the world and I strongly recommend to bright young minds in every country, who have the chance, not to miss this experience in the cradle of knowledge.13 days ago
- Ricky Lajoie It is indeed an amazing experience to study at Harvard, the resource are limitless, and the professor are some of the best on the world! 13 days ago
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President Obama has nominated former Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Cherry A. Murray to be director of the Office of Science in the U.S. Department of Energy, a key administration post.
Murray nominated to senior role at Department of Energy
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Cherry A. Murray, former dean of Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was nominated by President Obama to be director of the Office of Science in the U.S. Department of Energy, a key administration post.
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- nilton de souza mora moraes associação alemã de futebol17 days ago
- Rakesh Howal Congratulation to Cherry A. Murray, Keep up the Good work.15 days ago
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