Welcome to our guide to the best summer courses taking place on campus at Harvard University
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!
