Welcome to the home of excellence in truth and service. Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, historically Black research institution.
The Howard University Gallery of Art was established by Howard's board of trustees in 1928. The gallery's permanent collection has grown to over 4,000 works of art and continues to serve as an academic resource for the Howard community.
Howard University is a private institution that was founded in 1867. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Howard University is ranked No. #88 in National Universities.
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What programs does Howard University offer? Howard offers over 120 programs across 14 schools and colleges, including business, engineering, fine arts, law, medicine, nursing, and the sciences. What are Howard’s admission requirements? Requirements vary by program.
Howard University's campus visit program provides our guests with information about academic programs, the admission process, financial aid, and student life on campus.
Students like you, across over 40 Howard doctoral, master’s, certificate, and MD/Ph.D. degrees and over 100 specializations, turn their graduate education and research passions into a relentless pursuit of ideas to solve some of the globe’s toughest challenges.
Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees. The University also boasts nationally ranked programs in social work, business and communications.
Howard University has nine Residence Halls on campus and five University sponsored Residence Halls off campus in private apartment complexes. Each residence hall has 24/7 controlled entry, laundry facilities, and other amenities.