Home › Universities › United States › Harvard University QS #4 THE #1 Payback ~5 mo
~5,500
International students (25%)
Oldest US university; world-class across all fields
~5,500 (25%)
Barack Obama Bill Gates Mark Zuckerberg Natalie Portman John F. Kennedy Ratan Tata (AMP)
Indicative cutoffs and deadlines. Always confirm on the official admissions page.
SAT 1480–1580 ACT 33–36 TOEFL 100+ IELTS 7.5+ GRE Most graduate programs GMAT/GRE HBS MBA (730+ GMAT typical)
2 SAT subjects strongly recommended; 2 teacher + 1 counselor recommendations; transcript with rigorous courses; essays + activity list.
Fall — REA Nov 1
Fall — Regular Jan 1
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UG · Need-blind admission; family income criteria · Up to 100% of tuition + living
Full tuition + room/board
UG · Need-blind admission for international students · Up to full tuition + living
Full tuition
UG · Need-blind admission; no loans policy · Full grant, no loans
Full tuition + room/board
UG · Need-blind for internationals; covers full need · Full demonstrated need
Full tuition + living
PG · Graduate students; leadership and academic merit · Full tuition + stipend
Full funding
PG · Merit-based; for masters in public service · Partial to full tuition
Full tuition
4.0
★★★★☆
1 student review · avg from testimonials
Undergraduate (UG)
Postgraduate (PG)
Public University ₹17L – ₹38L / year Private University ₹37L – ₹60L+ / year Living Costs ₹10L – ₹18L / year Visa Fee $185 + $250 integrity fee Health Insurance $1,500 – $3,000 / year
Visa Type F-1 Student Visa Social Media Vetting Mandatory (new 2026) Financial Proof Full first-year costs OPT Duration 12 months (36 for STEM)
Major Intake Fall (Aug – Sep) Secondary Intake Spring (Jan) Application System Common Application SAT Target 1400+ for merit aid Evaluation Style Holistic (essays, ECs, recs)
★★★★☆
MBA · Class of 2022
"Harvard Business School case method teaches you to think on your feet. The global network opened doors I didn't even know existed. Worth every penny."
Pros
Brand recognition Global alumni network Case study pedagogy
Cons
Very expensive Boston winters Some courses feel outdated
L2
QS World University Rankings (qs_ranking)
L2
Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)
L1
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