Housing
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Student Life Resources
2–5 km radius city life information around the university: housing, supermarkets, dining, transit, safety, healthcare, and job market insights.
Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
Cambridge · Massachusetts · United States
Top global university · Safe · Walkable city
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston. The area combines historic red-brick architecture, a compact and walkable city center, strong public transit, and a vibrant student community.
Car-free friendly
Medium–high living cost
Strong research & job market
Food
- Campus meals
- Off-campus
- Groceries
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Transit
- Car-free living
- Campus buses
- Airport access
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Safety & Health
- Campus safety
- Health Center
- Nearby hospital
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Economy & Jobs
- Main industries
- Job friendliness
- Commute to hubs
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City Life Photos
Local dining and cafés around Harvard Square.
Classic Boston lobster roll and clam chowder close to campus.
Widener Library and iconic Harvard campus architecture.
The famous John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard.