Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is the fourth institution of higher education established in the United States during the colonial period and is one of the eight Ivy League schools. Founded in 1746, Princeton was originally a Presbyterian educational institution, but it has since become a non-religious university with no religious requirements for students.
Princeton maintains a strong European educational tradition, emphasizing the training of students with a comprehensive understanding of the humanities and sciences. Princeton University has long been a home for scholars, scientists, writers, and politicians. It offers two main undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.). The former is awarded to students majoring in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, while the latter is awarded to students majoring in engineering disciplines. Princeton also offers graduate degrees, particularly doctoral degrees, in many fields, including mathematics, physics, economics, history, and philosophy, which are among the best in their respective disciplines.
