Study at the Harvard University

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, being the oldest university in the United States – the first corporation, chartered in the country. It was founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

The university was named after its first benefactor, John Harvard, while its popularity continually grew during the 18th and 19th century, when it became the principal cultural establishment for the Boston elite. After the Civil War, in 1900, Harvard became the founding member of the Association of American Universities. Women were first accepted in 1977, after it merged with Radcliff College, while the first woman to become head of the university was selected in 2007, as the 28th president of Harvard.

Harvard University strives to fully unfold students’ intellectual and human potential, therefore aiming to create an atmosphere of free expression, respectfulness, and cooperation.  The university employs about 2,100 faculty members for teaching and advice, around 6,700 undergraduate students, and 14,500 graduate and professional students. Eight of the US presidents have graduated at Harvard, together with 75 Nobel Laureates. The university boasts with the largest academic library in the United States, which is also the second biggest library in the country.

As far as rankings are concerned, in international terms the university is ranked first in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and second in the QS World University Rankings. In the USA, Harvard\\\'s undergraduate program is ranked first among \\\"National Universities\\\" by U.S. News & World Report, and eighth by Forbes. In the recent developments of the university are included land purchases in Allston, with the purpose of further expansion. Ideas to connect the traditional Cambridge campus with the new one have led to new and enlarged bridges, a shuttle service and a tram.