Harvard University

Harvard University, founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and arguably the most recognised university brand in the world. Its 25,000+ students span Harvard College and twelve graduate and professional schools — including Harvard Business School (home of the case method), Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and the Kennedy School of Government. Harvard's community has produced 8 US presidents, 160+ Nobel laureates, and countless global leaders — including many of India's top CEOs, jurists, and policymakers. Its $50+ billion endowment is the largest in academia, funding need-blind admissions: families earning under $85,000 pay nothing. The Harvard Library system is the world's largest academic library, and the university's research output spans every field from stem-cell science to economics.