HARVARD UNIVERSITY
- Country United States of America
- Founded In 1636
- University Type Private
- Total Students 9468+
- Phone Number 6174952789
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 02138
- Website http://www.hio.harvard.edu/
- International Students 5457
- Size of Campus 5457
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 0.94
- Faculty Student Ratio 1 : 7.0
- FAFSA Code 2155
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One of the oldest Ivy League institutes of higher learning in the United States, Harvard University is a private research organization that was established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school is a renowned name in the US Education System and across the globe that has two main academic facets which are the Harvard College (liberal arts and sciences college for undergraduates) and Harvard University for graduate students.
Over 36,000 students are enrolled in its 12 different schools, which includes an international population of nearly 11.8% and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1.
- Admissions at Harvard University are offered on a rolling basis and observe a common deadline of January 1.
- For the class of 2024, the institute received some 40,248 applications and admitted hardly 2,015 of them.
- It is one of the most selective institutes when looking to study in the USA with an acceptance rate of merely 4.7%.
- Community involvement, extra-curricular activities, leadership qualities and aremarkable personal character are secondary factors that influence the admission process apart from spectacular academic grades.
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Programs
All Courses offered
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Full Time United States of America
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 50928
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Full Time United States of America
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 50928
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER LIBERAL ARTS BIOTECHNOLOGY
Full Time United States of America
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 50928
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF LAW
Full Time United States of America
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 50928
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredMASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC
Full Time United States of America
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 50928
Exams Accepted
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universities Rankings | 2020 | Shanghai Ranking |
| 3 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
Accomodation
- The institute offers accommodation across 12 residence halls for undergraduates.
- A typical residence hall has a bed, desk and chair, desk lamp, bookcase, bureau, and closet or wardrobe, Wi-Fi, laundry service, common areas, kitchens with a microwave, stove, oven, kettle, and refrigerator, vending machines, each hall with Cable and DVD set, washers, dryers, and a computer lab.
- It offers 12 houses for upperclassmen with amenities viz libraries, lounges, and recreational and functional spaces.
- There are four Graduate School of Arts and Science residence halls as well as other Off-Campus residence halls for graduates.
- The university provides off-campus residence information such as Harvard's owned 60 Off-Campus properties and other external rent information. These apartments are offered as single, Studio, one-Bedroom, two-Bedroom, three-Bedroom, four-Bedroom, and suites
- Reservations and special accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities upon demand.
Accomodation Website:
https://osl.fas.harvard.edu/housesPlacement
Nearly 16% of graduated MBA students in 2019 were employed in general management, 29% in finance and 22% in consulting. The median base salaries of MBA graduates in 2019 were 165,000 USD in consulting, 150,000 USD in financial services and 148,750 USD for all industries.
The institute organizes very productive career fairs for students at various levels each year. According to PayScale, the average annual salary of Harvard graduates is 91,000 USD.
Scholarships
The university offers an array of diverse kinds of aids for its aspirants which includes grants, student jobs, waivers and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. 100% of financial needs are met at Harvard where nearly 20% of families pay nothing at the institute.
International students are qualified for all aids at the institute as much as domestic students do except loans and federal or state aids. Additional financial documents may be required for the application for aids during admission application.
The institute awards over 1 billion USD in financial aid like scholarships and grants each year. The average grant amount received by students is 12,000 USD. Students from families with an annual income of less than 65,000 USD do not have to pay any tuition fees. Candidates from families with annual income between 65,000 USD and 150,000 USD have to pay 10% of the tuition fee.
Some of the aids available to international students include:
- Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship with varying amounts.
- Academic Scholars Award awarded by the organization to in-residence international graduates. The award is four each year and it's worth 67,000 USD.
