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Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University

“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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  • News

Judge blocks Trump order on international students

A federal judge on Thursday granted the University’s motion to block an executive order by President Trump banning international students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard.

Judge blocks Trump order on international students
  • Statements

Additional Update on Supporting Our International Students and Scholars

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Additional Update on Supporting Our International Students and Scholars
  • Statements

An Update on Supporting Our International Students and Scholars

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An Update on Supporting Our International Students and Scholars
  • News

Young researcher’s ALS attack plan now a no-go

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Young researcher’s ALS attack plan now a no-go
  • In the Media

Harvard Argues Cutting Off Its Government Funding Is Wasteful

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Harvard Argues Cutting Off Its Government Funding Is Wasteful
  • News

Gene-editing technologies demonstrate game-changing potential

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Gene-editing technologies demonstrate game-changing potential