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Harvard University
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Campus Summary
Founded in 1636 and America’s oldest academic institution, world-famous Harvard University is currently ranked number two worldwide. With over 400,000 alumni worldwide including a record-making 161 Nobel Laureates, 23 heads of state (Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy all studied here), and 132 Pulitzer Prize winners, Harvard is extremely selective, steeped in history, and an inspiring place to live and learn. Its colossal campus occupies over 5,000 acres and its facilities are second-to-none: it comprises multiple well-equipped laboratories, fine museums and galleries, extensive athletics facilities including rowing and swimming pools, and a library with 3.5 million books on 92 kilometres of shelves!
Situated in lively Cambridge, Massachusetts, it’s just a short walk to popular cultural attractions, historical sites and lively cafes and shops. Buzzing Boston is just a 15 minute hop across the river, where you’ll be able to explore its famed Freedom Trail and Fenway Park, the legendary home of the Red Sox baseball team – you might even catch a game!
Campus Highlights
- Harvard University is currently ranked number 2 worldwide
- Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the USA (near Boston)
- Huge campus of over 5,000 acres
- Extensive athletics facilities, including rowing lakes and swimming pools
- 79 on-campus libraries, the largest of which contains 92 kms of bookshelves!
- On-campus (free) Natural History Museum, Archaeology Museum and Art Gallery
- On-site restaurants, supermarkets, cafes and shops
- On-site doctor's surgery
- Authentic Harvard dorms (mostly shared bedrooms)
- Full board: three meals per day
- 24/7 supervision and security
- Free WiFi
Classics (The Oxford Tradition)
This course examines the literature, philosophy, history, art, and scientific thought of Ancient Greece and Rome. From readings of classical…
Engineering Career Camp (15-18 Years Old)
Unlock your future in engineering with Study Mind’s Engineering Summer Career Camp. Engage in practical, hands‑on workshops covering electrical circuits, autonomous…
Cambridge: Shaping Scientific Futures (The Cambridge Experience)
Drawing ideas and inspiration from the university that nurtured Newton, Darwin, Turing, and Stephen Hawking, students immerse themselves in cutting-edge…
Criminology (The Oxford Tradition)
Through workshops, debates, and visits to police stations and criminal courts, students explore individual and social theories of crime, philosophies…
Banking and Finance Career Camp (15-18 year-olds)
Unlock your future in finance with Study Mind’s Banking & Finance Summer Career Camp. Visit UIB Lloyd’s of London, trade…
Artificial Intelligence (16-17 years old)
The Artificial Intelligence Cambridge summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is…
Natural Sciences (13-15 years old)
The Natural Sciences Cambridge summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 13-15 years old students, provides seminars and small…
Science Explorers (12 years old)
The Science Explorers summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 12 year old students, provides interactive learning and is…
AI: Designing Intelligent Systems (The Oxbridge Institute for Advanced Studies)
The course will begin by introducing students to the approaches and techniques required to carry out a successful Artificial Intelligence…
Psychology in Cambridge for Ages 16-18
Advance your understanding of the mind in Cambridge, a leader in psychological research and innovation.
Critical Thinking (The Oxford Summer Seminar)
How might the rise of the "selfie stick" be related to the popularity of first-person video games? What does our…
International Development (18-24 years old)
The International Development summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 18-24 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced…
Sustainable Engineering (16-17 years old)
The Sustainable Engineering summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced…
Medicine and Public Health (The Oxbridge Institute for Advanced Studies)
The course will begin by introducing students to the approaches and techniques required to carry out a successful Medicine, or…
Golf and Academic Study Summer Program
The ISSFT Golf Programme gives students the chance to train in the world-famous home of golf under the guidance of…
Story Explorers (9-10 years old)
The Story Explorers summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 09-10 years old students, provides interactive learning and is…
Medicine in London for Ages 15-18
Explore medical sciences in London, home to pioneering research institutions and teaching hospitals.
Marketing and Media (16-17 years old)
The Marketing and Media summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is…
Business and Entrepreneurship (16-17 years old)
The Business and Entrepreneurship summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is…
Business Management (The Cambridge Tradition)
How do business organizations start, grow, and thrive? What analytical, interpersonal, and technical skills are required to address the problems…
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