Description
Harvard University
Harvard University
Features
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. Harvard faculty are engaged with teaching and research to push the boundaries of human knowledge. For students who are excited to investigate the biggest issues of the 21st century, Harvard offers an unparalleled student experience and a generous financial aid program, with over $160 million awarded to more than 60% of our undergraduate students. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education.
Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in theUnited States. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston,Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world.
The Basics
| Setting | Easy access to Boston |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | https://www.harvard.edu/ |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Nearest City | Boston |
| Year Founded | 1636 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 20,000 students |
| International Students | 10% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7:1 |
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Academic Programs
Accounting and Management, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biostatistics, Business Economics, Business, Government and the International Economy, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering Sciences, Entrepreneurial Management, Environmental Health, Finance, General Management, Genetics, History and East Asian Languages, History and Literature, International Development, Linguistics, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Negotiation, Organizations, and Markets, Organizational Behavior, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Policy, Regional Studies: East Asia, Social Studies, Statistics, Technology in Education, Women, Gender, and Sexuality etc.
http://www.harvard.edu/academic-experience
Campus
Arts & Museums: Harvard Box Office, Sanders Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Three Columns Gallery in Mather House, Neil L. and Angelica Zander Rudenstine Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Semitic Museum, Warren Anatomical Museum
http://www.harvard.edu/arts-museums
Sports facilities
Beren Tennis Center, Blodgett Pool, Bright Hockey Center, Dillon Fieldhouse, Gordon Indoor Track, Harvard Stadium, Jordan Field, Lavietes Pavilion, Hemenway Gymnasium, Malkin Athletic Center, McCurdy Outdoor Track, Murr Center, O’Donnell Field etc.
http://www.gocrimson.com/landing/index
Students Life
Student organizations: Advertising and Marketing Club, Anime Society, Anthropology Club, Association of Trading, Aviation Club, Ballroom Dance Team, Bioethics Society, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Computer Society, Debate Council, Engineering Society, Financial Analysts Club, Geological Society, Harvard University Choir etc.
http://www.harvard.edu/student-life
Other Information
Source
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/harvard-university-2155
Harvard University School website:
Homepage
Harvard UniversityWikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University