Harvard University
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Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, established on October 28, 1636, by a vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the university has grown into one of the world's most prestigious and influential academic institutions. Its historic Harvard Yard serves as the heart of the campus, while additional teaching, research, and residential facilities are spread across nearby areas, incl…
Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, established on October 28, 1636, by a vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the university has grown into one of the world's most prestigious and influential academic institutions. Its historic Harvard Yard serves as the heart of the campus, while additional teaching, research, and residential facilities are spread across nearby areas, including Allston and the Longwood Medical Area in Boston.
The university consists of Harvard College for undergraduate education and thirteen graduate and professional schools. These schools offer a wide range of programs in arts and humanities, engineering, business, law, medicine, public health, education, government, design, dentistry, and theology. Harvard is recognized for its outstanding faculty, groundbreaking research, extensive library system, and global academic reputation. Students from more than 150 countries choose Harvard for its rigorous academics, world-class resources, and diverse campus community.
Admission to Harvard College is highly competitive, with applicants evaluated through a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, leadership, personal character, and potential contributions to the university community. Harvard is also committed to making education accessible through its generous financial aid program. The Griffin Financial Aid Office meets 100% of each admitted student's demonstrated financial need, allowing many students to graduate with little or no debt.
The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is located at 86 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prospective students and families can contact the undergraduate admissions office by email at [college@fas.harvard.edu](college@fas.harvard.edu)or by phone at +1 (617) 495-1551 for information about admissions requirements, application deadlines, campus visits, financial aid, and student life.
The university consists of Harvard College for undergraduate education and thirteen graduate and professional schools. These schools offer a wide range of programs in arts and humanities, engineering, business, law, medicine, public health, education, government, design, dentistry, and theology. Harvard is recognized for its outstanding faculty, groundbreaking research, extensive library system, and global academic reputation. Students from more than 150 countries choose Harvard for its rigorous academics, world-class resources, and diverse campus community.
Admission to Harvard College is highly competitive, with applicants evaluated through a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, leadership, personal character, and potential contributions to the university community. Harvard is also committed to making education accessible through its generous financial aid program. The Griffin Financial Aid Office meets 100% of each admitted student's demonstrated financial need, allowing many students to graduate with little or no debt.
The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is located at 86 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prospective students and families can contact the undergraduate admissions office by email at [college@fas.harvard.edu](college@fas.harvard.edu)or by phone at +1 (617) 495-1551 for information about admissions requirements, application deadlines, campus visits, financial aid, and student life.
Contact & details
- Address
- Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Established
- 1636
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programs across Harvard College and thirteen schools, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, law, medicine, public health, education, government, and design.
- internationaloffice@harvard.edu
- Phone
- 617-495-1000
- Admissions email
- internationaloffice@harvard.edu