Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world.
4.3 out of 5 (47 ratings / 27 reviews) Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Master's Programmes
Humanities (7)
- Master English
- Master History
- Postgraduate Certificate Philosophy and Ethics
- Master Religion
- Postgraduate Certificate Religions of the World
- Postgraduate Certificate Religious Studies and Education
Business & Management (6)
- Master Finance
- Master Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Principles of Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate Strategic Management
Engineering & Technology (6)
- Master Biology
- Master Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Software Engineering
- Master Sustainability
- Postgraduate Certificate Sustainability
Social Sciences (6)
- Master Anthropology and Archaeology
- Master Government
- Master International Relations
- Master Journalism
- Postgraduate Certificate Organizational Behavior
- Master Psychology
Computer Science & IT (5)
- Postgraduate Certificate Programming
- Master Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Web Technologies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Master Biology
- Master Biotechnology
- Master Finance
- Master Mathematics for Teaching
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Master Digital Media Design
- Master Dramatic Arts
- Postgraduate Certificate Visual Arts
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Master Museum Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Real Estate Investment
Education & Training (1)
- Master Mathematics for Teaching
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Master Sustainability
Journalism & Media (1)
- Master Journalism
Medicine & Health (1)
- Master Biology
About
History
Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Education
Harvard faculty are engaged with teaching and research to push the boundaries of human knowledge. For students who are excited to investigate the biggest issues of the 21st century, Harvard offers an unparalleled student experience and a generous financial aid program, with over $160 million awarded to more than 60% of our undergraduate students. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education.With an enduring dedication to the pursuit of excellence, Harvard University offers unparalleled student experiences across a broad spectrum of academic environments.
Research
Harvard scholars conduct research in almost every field, and seek to expand human knowledge through analysis, innovation, and insight. Research is supported by more than $750 million of sponsored research funds each year, and it is carried out both in the departments of the thirteen Schools and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and at more than 100 research centers, on campus and around the world. Researchers include faculty members, visiting scholars, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students, and they collaborate with colleagues across the University, at affiliated institutions, and at other research institutions.
Career
The Office of Career Services works to educate, connect, and advise students about opportunities for summer and post-graduation. OCS serves students in Harvard College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), and Harvard Extension School (HES) degree programs.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Harvard University Housing (HUH) offers a broad range of housing and real estate services to the University’s graduate students, faculty, and employees.
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Library services
The Harvard Librarythe largest library in the worldincludes 20.4 million volumes, 180,000 serial titles, an estimated 400 million manuscript items, 10 million photographs, 124 million archived web pages, and 5.4 terabytes of born-digital archives and manuscripts. Access to this rich collection is provided by nearly 800 library staff members who operate more than 70 separate library units.
ICT services
ICF provides free academic computing and data processing resources in a distributed computing environment. Resources include 150 Dell PC’s running on a Novell Network and a wide array of software including Microsoft Office, PC-SAS, STATA, Smltree, Loglin, S-Plus, ARCView, Endnote and anit-virus software.
Medical services
Urgent Care is available 24 hours a day, every day. We provide advice and treatment for urgent health problems, both physical and emotional, that require prompt attention but are not life threatening emergencies.
Student Life
Campus life
Harvard Colleges diverse student population makes it hard to describe the typical student and even harder to describe the quintessential Harvard student experience. Students come from all 50 states and from over 80 countries; from cities, suburbs, small towns and farms; from public, private and parochial schools; from every ethnic and religious background; and from across the economic spectrum. Based on longstanding tradition and an extensive financial aid program, Harvard is committed to making educational opportunity accessible to all, with over 60% of the undergraduate population receiving financial aid.
Sports facilities
Recreation memberships are available to the following groups only: students, faculty, staff and alumni (and their eligible family members). Membership includes access to the Malkin Athletic Center, Blodgett Pool, Hemenway Gymnasium, QRAC, and Murr Center Fitness Room.
Student clubs
With over 400 official student organizations including extra-curriculars, co-curricular and athletic opportunities in addition to academics, Harvard students are active around and beyond campus. Whether in Harvard Stadium playing on the field or cheering on The Harvard Crimson, volunteering through organizations like PBHA, fostering entrepreneurial activities in the Harvard innovation lab, writing or editing at The Harvard Crimson or The Harvard Lampoon, or researching in one of the many labs, Harvard students are continuously learning and constantly busy!
Accreditation
Harvard University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Harvard, like all accredited universities and colleges, is reviewed for reaccreditation generally every 10 years and last received accreditation in 2009.
Student Reviews
looking forward to it
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
i am starting in sept 2021
Long journey to success.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall experience was good and in my last year of study, I received a bursary. I also received a certificate of good conduct. What really worked for me was the communication and guidance from my co-supervisor and supervisor. It helped me a lot. What did not work for me was spending less time on my research.
The fight for university experience during a pandemic
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University has done the best to give the students a similar experience to in-person teaching. However, the lack of access to the library and the personal contact with your classmates and professors, make you lose a big part of the University experience.
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