Crimson colour has been representing the University of Harvard for centuries. The University of Harvard, or simply Harvard in short, was established in 17th century - precisely, in 1639. Since then it has been one of the leading educational institutions in the world as well as in USA. Many people who are not from English speaking areas get confused about Harvard's location. The University is situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The confusion is most probably a result of mistaking the city of Cambridge, which is in USA, for the University of Cambridge, which is in United Kingdom, in the city of Cambridge as well. To sum up, there are two cities called Cambridge - one in USA, where Harvard is located, and another one in England, where the University of Cambridge was established.
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| Harvard's motto is VERITAS - "truth" |
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Harvard was named after the college's first benefactor John Harvard. His library and partly his estate were given to the University after his death. Harvard's library is considered to be the biggest academic library in the world. In the beginning, the institution had enrolled less than 10 students while today the number goes above 20000 hardworking students per year, who are on their way to achieve desired degrees (the number consists of college students and graduate and professional students as well). There are also more than 2000 faculty staff members and over 10000 academic appointments in affiliated teaching hospitals. Harvard is present on every bigger social media and has its own official newspaper anyone can subscribe for. Therefore, the information about the University is available to every curious potential student.
The University of Harvard consists of several colleges as well as graduate and professional schools. The varieties are almost endless - from law and arts to medicine and engineering; everyone can find something that will suit his or her interests. There is Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School (which you probably remember from the film Legally Blond, starring Reese Witherspoon), Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health and American Repertory Theatre.
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| Harvard Medical School |
On the official site of Harvard University anyone can browse and search for courses they are interested in. Searching can be done on the university level or it can be narrowed to a particular institution of the university (college, school). There are a lot of interesting linguistic, medical, law and such courses. The teaching staff is supposed to be available not only during lectures but even after office hours if they are needed. Important part of their job is not just teaching but doing researches as well, which results into having highly educated and experienced staff. Harvard also offers free online courses among which some of them were made as a result of the collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - both universities are leading in the area they are located.
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| High marks on SAT exam are a 'must' |
The University does not make differences between national and international applicants. All of them go through the same process of application and admission. However, a strong knowledge of English is highly required. Every prospective student can ask and be granted a financial tailor-made aid according to his or her financial abilities. It seems that up to 70% of students receive some kind of financial aid which results in 100% debt-free graduations in the end. Various Internet sources agree that one year of studying at Harvard could cost from 10000$ to 15000$. Compared to other universities, it does not seem too much, especially if one gets financial aid as well. Students in USA often take part-time jobs during their studies, so that seems to help as well. Harvard welcomes every student that has mastered English language and has excellent grades. If you are one of them - this is a chance that should not be missed.
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The Official Site of the University of Harvard and some other unofficial sites.
