#4 QS World Ranking#6 THE RankingUnited StatesPrivate
QS World Rank#4
Acceptance rate3.50%
Typical GPA3.9+
Tuition / year$59,320
Overview
About Harvard University
Strongest global brand; unmatched alumni network across all sectors; largest university endowment ($53B)
International environmentExtremely diverse; ~12% intl UG; vibrant house system
Teaching styleDiscussion-based (sections); Socratic method in law/business; research opportunities
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Law
Medicine
Business (MBA)
Government
Economics
Life Sciences
Humanities
Best for
Aspiring leaders
academics
policy-makers
finance/consulting
medicine
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: 3.9+ (unweighted); most admitted are top of class
TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+
SAT/ACT required (reinstated 2026); no published cutoff
Difficulty: Extremely Competitive
Acceptance rate: 3.50%
Deadline: UG: Jan 1 (REA: Nov 1) | HBS MBA: Jan/Apr | Law: Feb 1
On campus
Campus and location
Guaranteed housing all 4 years in Houses; very high quality
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)59,320 (UG); ~$65,000 (grad varies)
Living cost (USD)22,000–27,000
ScholarshipsNeed-blind for US & intl; avg grant ~$62k; no loans in aid packages
Harvard MBA Scholarships for International Students
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Harvard University Fellowships
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Đại học Harvard cung cấp nhiều học bổng khác nhau trong các ngành học dành cho sinh viên nghiên cứu quốc tế.
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After graduation
Careers and outcomes
Industry connectionsGoldman Sachs, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Google, FDA, State Dept; HBS feeder to PE/VC
InternshipsLimited formal co-op; extensive research fellowships; HBS field courses
EmployabilityPremier global brand; top target for consulting, finance, law, government
The honest view
Why students choose Harvard University
Need-blind for US & intl; avg grant ~$62k; no loans in aid packages
Employability: Premier global brand; top target for consulting, finance, law, government
Worth knowing
Small undergrad program; intense competition internally; Cambridge can feel isolated
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: Need-blind for international UG since 2011. INSIGHT: 'Final Clubs' create social inequity; section culture in HBS is paramount. Very strong for policy/govt careers.
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Financial Support for PhD Students (Arts and Sciences) at Harvard University 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Financial support for Ph.D. students (Engineering and Applied Sciences) at Harvard University 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
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Financial support for Ph.D. students (Engineering and Applied Sciences)!
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Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
Financial Support for PhD Students (Business) at Harvard University 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Financial Support for PhD Students (Business)!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Harvard University .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
