Harvard University Campus Life : Photos, Videos, Facilities

Harvard University is the oldest USA-based university. It is a private Ivy League institution situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The three main operating campuses of Harvard are: 
-Cambridge
-Allston
-Boston. 
The university's address is Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States. 

Harvard University Campus Life

Harvard University is home away from home for international students. Mentioned below are the facilities that make Harvard University an ideal study-abroad option:

Harvard University Things to Know

Moreover, some additional interesting facts that might be of interest to Indian students before applying to Harvard admissions are given:

• Climate and City Life: Cambridge is known for having a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid whereas wiinters tend to be freezing cold, with snow being a common occurrence. The crime rate has decreased by 5% as per the Cambridge Annual Crime Report 2023.
• Indian Food: Some of the Indian restaurants located near The Maharaja (0.2 miles), Madras Dosa - Cambridge (0.2 miles), Singh's Dhaba (0.5 miles), Chutney's (0.1 mile), Nirvana The Taste of India (0.6 miles), Sarva Indian Cuisine (2.5 miles), and Chennai Eats (2.5 miles).
• Indian Community: There are several associations on the Harvard University campus available to join. Some of the organizations that might be of interest to Indian students include Harvard Dharma (Hindu Students Association) and South Asian Association (SAA).
• Transportation: Some of the services provided include Harvard Shuttle, Parking Annual Permit, Transit Passes, Bluebikes Discounts, and even a facility to track packages. 
• Landmarks: Some of the university's attractions that are situated on the Harvard campus include the Randolph Courtyard, Widener Loker Reading Room, Annenberg Hall, Dudley Garden, South Porch of Memorial Church etc

Harvard University Student Enrollment

Harvard University campus has a student strength of a total of 24,500 UG and PG students. Currently the Harvard University international student strength is 10,100+ representing 150 different countries. For the Class of 2029, the university admitted only 1,950 students out of the 53,700 applications received.

Also check Harvard acceptance rate

Harvard University Athletics

Harvard University campus has a total of 42 nationally leading intercollegiate athletic teams under it, nicknamed Harvard Crimson, that compete in NCAA Division I. The university's mascot is named John Harvard. Some of the sports sponsored include Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Field Hockey, etc.

Harvard offers exceptional recreational facilities like gyms, fitness rooms/centers, running clubs, parks and playgrounds, etc. Given below are details of the Harvard University fitness centers:

Harvard University Top Courses

When it comes to Harvard University courses, it offers around 3,700 courses. Some of the top-ranked courses by U.S. News for 2025 at the campus Harvard University are:

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Harvard University Accommodation

Harvard University campus accommodates about 350-500 students in each of the 12 houses available on campus. First-year students live in dorms with shared suites adjacent to Harvard Yard and eat meals in Annenberg Hall. For graduate students, the university has Harvard University Housing, also known as Harvard-owned apartments.

For off-campus, the uni has a dedicated website (HarvardHousingOffCampus.com) to search for rental options offered by real estate agents. The private rental site also offers students a roommate search option. Many students who choose to live off-campus choose housing options in the Cambridge and Boston area. 

Harvard University Housing Rates