Harvard University
Attributed
Mission Statement
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To educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society through the transformative power of a liberal arts and sciences education.
Knowledge & Information
Transformation
Harvard University provides undergraduate graduate professional education as an Ivy League research university.
Education
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
1636
Nonprofit / Charity
Established
10,001+
employees
Mission Themes
Knowledge & Information
Providing insight, data, education, or understanding.
Transformation
Reimagining industries, systems, or how the world works.
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The
Harvard University
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026