Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations.

Yale’s iconic Old Campus is where the university celebrates Commencement each year. Soaring 216 feet tall, Harkness Tower is home to the 54-bell Yale Memorial Carillon, which serenades passersby daily.

You can earn undergraduate degrees at Yale College, master’s or doctoral degrees at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and specialized degrees at our 13 professional schools. There are also many non-degree programs that allow individuals to study or pursue research without matriculating.

The following is a list of our degree-granting academic departments and programs. For a list of undergraduate majors, see the Yale College Programs of Study page.

With access to Yale’s extensive collections and resources, our undergraduates have discovered new species, patented products, and co-authored original research.

A Yale education is not a narrow path that students follow from Point A to Point Z. We encourage our students to explore the academic landscape, venturing into unfamiliar fields of knowledge and, perhaps, discovering new passions that will take them in a different direction altogether.

Yale offers advanced degrees through its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and 13 professional schools. Browse the organizations below for information on programs of study, academic requirements, and faculty research.

Yale University is situated 90 minutes from New York in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Whether you’re in town for an admissions information session or simply want to join one of the many activities happening here, we invite you to explore our campus and community.

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Yale University is a large research university with a wide array of programs, departments, schools, centers, museums, and many affiliated organizations. The facts below address some frequently asked statistical questions about Yale.