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Private university

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
3
Acceptance rate
4%
Tuition fee
USD47,730/ year

Study background

University introduction

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Computer Science, Political Science, History and Social Science Research Methods. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 21,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    Canada

  2. 2.

    China

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    India

  5. 5.

    United Kingdom

Student gender

In this university

51%
49%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 5.4 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 41.9 bn

University website

https://www.harvard.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,665

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Computer Science

  3. 3.

    Political Science

  4. 4.

    History

  5. 5.

    Social Science Research Methods

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

209acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

17

Health support

In this university

593 : 1
593 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Career

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

42

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

24

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

17

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

10

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

70

Number of dormitories

17

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
17,682
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
-8°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
62 - 68%
Temperature
3°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 70%
Temperature
11°
26°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
-5°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

13 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 2 - 16
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 26 - 40

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

5

Score

97.8

Staff in career centre

In this university

112 : 1
112 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

90

Average numbers of services

7