Harvard is the oldest university in the United States, founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It consistently ranks first globally and is home to 12 degree-granting schools, including world-leading programmes in law, medicine, and business. Graduates include 8 US presidents, 162 Nobel laureates, and leaders across every major sector.
Cambridge, USA
#1 — QS World University Rankings 2025
#1 in the USA — US News & World Report 2024
#1 — QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2024
AACSB (Business), ABA (Law), LCME (Medicine)
162 affiliated — more than any other university
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 109, GMAT: 730 (median)
Juris Doctor (JD)
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 113, LSAT: 174 (median)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT: 1580 (median)
Master in Public Policy (MPP)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Computer Science
Doctoral DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE required
#1-ranked law school globally — Harvard Law has shaped US and international legal systems for over 200 years.
Harvard Business School invented the case-study method — now the standard in MBA education worldwide.
$50 billion endowment — the largest of any university, funding generous financial aid and cutting-edge research.
Acceptance rate of 3.6% — the most selective research university in the United States.
HBS MBA graduates earn a median starting salary of $175,000, with top employers including McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and Google.
Harvard Law graduates enter Big Law, federal clerkships, and government roles — median starting salary exceeds $215,000.
Over 40% of Harvard undergraduates go on to postgraduate study within five years of graduating.
Alumni lead major organisations across finance, tech, healthcare, and public policy in more than 190 countries.
Undergrad
January 1 (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Rolling — varies by school
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Available for select programmes — check individual schools
Harvard's campus spans 209 acres in Cambridge, directly across the Charles River from Boston. Libraries, museums, and research labs are all within walking distance of residential Houses where most students live.
Cambridge is a compact, walkable city with a strong student culture. Boston is 15 minutes away by subway, giving access to major employers, cultural institutions, and one of the busiest intern hiring markets in the US.
Valid F-1 student visa required
SEVIS I-20 form from Harvard
Proof of sufficient funds
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Health insurance enrollment mandatory
DS-160 visa application form