Yale University

Founded in 1701, with roots going back to the 1640s, Yale University was established by colonial clergymen who wished to establish a local college in the tradition of European liberal education. Today, Yale is among the most renowned research universities in the world, with a wide array of programs, departments, schools, centers, museums, and many affiliated organizations. Over the course of its distinguished 300-plus year history, Yale has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations. The university encourages its students to explore the academic landscape, venture into unfamiliar fields of knowledge and discover new passions that will take them in a different direction altogether. Yale students are also active and engaged outside the classroom in hundreds of student groups and activities.