The Department of Government at Harvard University is a premier global center for political science, renowned for its distinguished faculty and pioneering research across a broad spectrum of political studies. It offers a vibrant intellectual home for a diverse community, providing rigorous training and an extraordinary range of courses covering topics from American politics and international relations to political theory and public policy. The department fosters an intellectually robust and flexible environment, preparing graduates for influential careers in academia, government, non-profits, and the private sector. Students benefit from world-class resources and engage with leading experts, exploring diverse approaches and contributing to groundbreaking scholarship.
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Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.