Harvard University in Cambridge, United States
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North America QS 2025 #4

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

Undergraduate strengths: Law, Business, Medicine, Government. Taught primarily in English.

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The decision

Is Harvard University right for you?

Best for students who

  • love a genuine academic challenge and thrive when the bar is set very high
  • want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
  • like a mid-sized city β€” city amenities without big-city costs
  • are targeting high graduate earnings early in your career
  • are set on Law, Business, Medicine

Maybe not for you if you

  • want a relaxed, low-pressure admissions process
  • are on a tight budget without scholarship funding
  • want a subject well outside Law or Business

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

SAT 1500+; need-blind; highly selective.

Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.

What these grades mean
  • SAT β€” US college admissions test, scored 400-1600. Top US schools cluster at 1450+.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €55,000 – €60,000
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €9,000–€14,000
  • Living: €18,000 – €24,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 β€” always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.

Typical graduate salary: €90,000–€150,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term β€” joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Cambridge

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Visa β€” United States

F-1 student visa

For full-time academic study at an SEVP-approved school. You'll need an I-20 form from your university before applying.

Varies by embassy β€” 2 weeks to 3 months $185 visa fee + $350 SEVIS I-901 fee
  • Form I-20 from the university
  • SEVIS I-901 fee payment
  • DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application
  • Proof of funds (tuition + living)
  • Embassy interview
  • Valid passport (6 months beyond stay)

Closest airports

  • BOS Β· Logan International
    ~8 km from Cambridge
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