Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with about 6,700 undergraduate students and about 13,100 postgraduate students. Established in 1636 and named for its first benefactor, clergyman John Harvard, Harvard is the United States' oldest institution of higher learning.[8] Its history, influence, wealth, and academic reputation have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.[9][10][11][12][13][14] It is cited as the world's top university by many publishers.[15][16][17][18]