Yale University is a private Ivy League research institution known for its academic excellence, history and its longstanding rivalry with its slightly older institution, Harvard. Founded in 1701, Yale has grown to become one of the world’s most prestigious universities, often in the top ten of world university ranking tables, with a diverse student body and a reputation for rigorous academic programs. In this blog we will help you to understand what it is like to attend Yale, how to get admitted and what you can study.