Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. It is known for excellence across virtually all fields, including law, medicine, business, government, and the arts and sciences. Its campus lies just across the Charles River from Boston.
Why international students choose it
International students may value Harvard's globally recognized reputation and the breadth of its programs, all taught in English
Its extensive research resources, libraries, and faculty attract talented students and scholars from around the world
The Cambridge and Boston area is a major center of academia and innovation, and the university supports a large international community
