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“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.”

Harvard President Alan Garber

By the numbers

  • 402

    Innovations reported by Harvard researchers in the 2024 fiscal year

  • 155

    U.S. patents issued in 2024

  • $526 million

    Research funded directly by the University in 2024

  • 27.2%

    Of Harvard’s student body are international students

  • 147

    Countries that Harvard’s international students come from

  • 4,000+

    International scholars are hosted by Harvard annually, more than any other university in the United States

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Research funding

Research at Harvard—from medicine to technology to education and business—touches countless lives, moving us closer to disease cures, next-generation technology, and a more secure future for millions of people.

Learn how research powers progress

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Supporting international students and scholars

Our thousands of international students, who hail from more than 140 countries, enrich the University community—and this nation—immeasurably with their presence and contributions.

Learn more about the Harvard International Office

The latest

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  • In the Media

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard

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Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
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Antisemitism Case Against Harvard Dismissed

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Antisemitism Case Against Harvard Dismissed
  • In the Media

Judge Dismisses Federal Government’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard

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Judge Dismisses Federal Government’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
  • In the Media

Here’s Who Is Backing Harvard in Its Fight to Keep $2.7 Billion in Federal Funding

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Here’s Who Is Backing Harvard in Its Fight to Keep $2.7 Billion in Federal Funding
  • In the Media

3 dozen of Harvard’s peers back its court fight against the Trump administration

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3 dozen of Harvard’s peers back its court fight against the Trump administration
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Harvard’s president applauded for not settling with Trump administration

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Harvard’s president applauded for not settling with Trump administration