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Welcome to Harvard

Where world-class faculty, innovative research, and dynamic students come together to advance education and foster change in the world.

Last updated: September 2024

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

  • 21,782

    Undergraduate and graduate students in the 2022-23 academic year

  • 13,087

    Harvard Extension School students in the 2022-23 academic year

  • 406

    Innovations reported by Harvard researchers in fiscal year 2023

  • $246 million

    Institutional need-based grant aid provided to Harvard College students in the 2022-23 academic year

  • 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

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Greater access

University Disability Resources has a variety of new accommodations and services for Harvard community members.

Greater access
  • Harvard Law School

Tuition-free initiative at HLS

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Tuition-free initiative at HLS
  • Harvard College

New course in Filipino (Tagalog)

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New course in Filipino (Tagalog)
  • Harvard Business School

MBA Program now qualifies as a STEM degree

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MBA Program now qualifies as a STEM degree
  • Harvard Chan School

New concentration in climate change and planetary health

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New concentration in climate change and planetary health
  • Harvard Medical School

New master of science in clinical research

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New master of science in clinical research