Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Where teaching and research shape the future

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the historic heart of Harvard University—home to its undergraduate and PhD programs and a vibrant community fueled by ambition, curiosity, and a shared pursuit of knowledge.

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A team led by quantum expert Mikhail Lukin and including Dolev Bluvstein has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by creating a logical quantum processor with up to 48 logical qubits. Jon Chase/Harvard Staff Photographer Photographer photo credit: Jon Chase

FAS Initiatives

Discover how the FAS is driving innovation and lasting change through key initiatives.

Schools and Departments

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News & Announcements

Spotlight

Introducing The FAS Current

The FAS is a dynamic community of faculty, students, researchers, and staff with roots reaching back to the University’s founding. Our new digital platform, The FAS Current, showcases the breadth and depth of our complex and vibrant School, through timely and authentic storytelling about the people, ideas, and discoveries that advance our teaching and research mission. Here readers will find news and features about FAS initiatives, research breakthroughs and scholarly work, student experiences, and campus life.

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Powering Academic Excellence

6,719

Undergraduate Students

4,680

Graduate Students

1,264

Faculty

40

Academic Departments

30+

Academic Centers

13

Institutes

10

Museums

25+

Libraries

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Harvard remains a place of unlimited possibility because of our dedicated community. Alumni, parents, and friends make it possible for the FAS to invest in talented students and faculty and to ensure they have what they need to do their best work.

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