Harvard University

Harvard University, founded in 1636, is the oldest higher education school in the United States, and it is widely considered as a prominent university is not just the United States, but also the globe, in terms of impact, reputation, and academic pedigree.

Harvard's 209-acre campus is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, three miles northwest of Boston, and is home to ten degree-granting institutions, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, two theaters, and five museums. It also has the world's biggest academic library system, with 18 million volumes, 180,000 serial titles, 400 million manuscript pieces, and 10 million photos.

The University now has 21,000 students, all of whom may be seen scurrying past the iconic monument of John Harvard, the university's first patron and founder, which stands benignly in the heart of campus. The dazzling foot of the bronze statue is the result of virtually constant rubbing by visitors and students who think the ritual brings good luck. Only the intellectual elite may gain admission to Harvard, and the nominal cost of tuition is exorbitant - however, the university's enormous endowment allows it to offer significant financial assistance packages, which around 60% of students take advantage of.

Website: https://www.harvard.edu