Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 #5PrivateExtremely selectiveFull need-based aid
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, United States harvard.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1636
Overview
The oldest university in the United States. Harvard College offers a liberal-arts education with 'concentrations' across the sciences, social sciences and humanities, supported by graduate and professional schools.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #5 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 97.4/100- Academic reputation100
- Employer reputation100
- Employment outcomes100
- Faculty–student ratio97.4
- International students73.2
- Citations per faculty100
- Sustainability75.6
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Through Common App
Requirements
English proficiency
Minimum not captured
No English test is required; strong English must be evident across the application.
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Admissions(opens in a new tab)
Standardized testing
SAT/ACT required
SAT or ACT required for recent entry years; some alternatives accepted. Confirm the current policy.
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Admissions(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Restrictive Early Action
Typically 1 November
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Admissions(opens in a new tab)
Regular Decision
Typically early January
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Admissions(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $55,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Griffin Financial Aid(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Full need-based aid
Need-blind for all applicants including international; meets full demonstrated need.
Indicative — confirmSource: Harvard College Financial Aid(opens in a new tab)
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- Location
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
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Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Participating universities worldwide
- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Economics
- Government
- Computer Science
- Applied Mathematics
- History & Literature
- Harvard Business School
Fields: Economics · Politics & International Relations · Humanities · Social Sciences · Computer Science · Natural Sciences · Mathematics · Law · Medicine & Health · Business & Management
International students
International applicants use the Common App and the same timeline as domestic applicants.
Application
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