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Harvard University deadline for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs varies for international students. Mentioned below are the deadlines for admission to Harvard University:

  • The Harvard application deadline 2026 for undergraduate admission is Nov 01, 2025
  • The Harvard application deadline for MBA admission in round 1 is Sep 04, 2025 (tentative)

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Harvard University Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 18 L - 66 L
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
MS(25 courses)
INR 18 L - 66 L
Duration9 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 103, IELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, Duolingo: 125 - 130
MD(1 course)
INR 60 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE
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Q:   Is it hard to get into Harvard University?

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Getting into Harvard University is quite competitive but not impossible. Applicants can get into Harvard once they have outstanding academic grades. For the Class of 2028, 1,937 of the 54,008 applicants to class were granted admission, This is equivalent to 3.6%. Apart from the academic achievements, Harvard University also looks for these qualities in students:

  • Growth & Potential
  • Interests & Activities (Extracurricular)
  • Personal Character
  • Contribution to the Harvard Community

Q:   Which are the best courses at Harvard?

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As per U.S. News & World Report, Harvard University popular majors are Social Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences; Physical Sciences; Engineering; Psychology; Mathematics, etc. Some of the most popular majors for 2022 graduates are:

  • Social Sciences: 26%
  • Mathematics: 12%
  • Computer and Information Sciences: 11%
  • History: 9%

Q:   How can I apply to Harvard University for MBA?

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International students who wish to study at Harvard, must meet the Harvard University admission requirements for MBA course are given below: 

Q:   Does Harvard provide BBA?

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Harvard University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Economics to international students. The duration of the course is 4 years and first-year tuition fees is around INR 52 L at the university. Applicants must meet the Harvard University requirements and submit an online application by the deadline to study the BBA course.

Q:   Is it too hard to get into Harvard?

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Yes, it is difficult for international students to get admission at Harvard University because of its high acceptance rate. Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.41%, which means the admissions are moderatly competative. The university is highly selective and the chances of getting admitted increase if your grades are at the top and your extra-curricular activities align with Harvard’s values. In short, to get into Harvard, you need a high GPA, high-standardized test scores (if applicable), involvement in extra-curricular activities, good essays, etc. Harvard College admitted 3.41% of applicants to the class of 2027, making the second-the lowest admission rate in the history of the college. For the Class of 2027, Harvard College has offered regular admission to 1,220 applicants, with 1,942 admitted in total. The total number of applications for the Class of 2027 was 56,937.

Also Check: Harvard University Acceptance Rate for International Students 

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Q:   How do you get a 100% scholarship to Harvard?

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International students at Harvard University can receive exactly the same financial aid as American students. Harvard University bases aid awards on need, not on merit. This means that financial aid supports the students who are going to benefit from it the most. Moreover, the university meets 100% of the student’s demonstrated financial needs. Some of other scholarships offered by the university to international students are given below:

  • Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship
  • Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship
  • The Robert S. Kaplan (MBA 1983) Life Sciences Fellowship
  • Aga Khan Scholarship

Check more about the Top Harvard University Scholarships for Indian students and how to get them from here.

Q:   Which is the least expensive course at Harvard University?

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International students can pursue some Harvard University courses under INR 20 L for first-year. However the Harvard University fees for Indian students ranges from INR 16 L to INR 71 L for first-year. We have mentioned below the list of least expensive course at Harvard:

ProgramsFirst-Year Tuition Fees
Master of Liberal Arts in BiotechnologyINR 17.62 L
Master of Liberal Arts programme in Digital Media DesignINR 17.62 L
Master of Liberal Arts programme in ReligionINR 16.48 L
Others of Liberal Arts programme in EnglishINR 16.48 L
Ph.D.INR 16 L
Others PGINR 16 L

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Q:   What is the fee for MS at Harvard University?

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Harvard University tuition fees for MS program is vary from INR 18 L - 64 L. The below table includes the list of popular MS specializations with first-year fees:

Harvard MS Specializations

Application Deadlines

Computational Science and Engineering

INR 53.2 L

Liberal Arts program in Digital Media Design

INR 17.77 L

Data Science

INR 53.2 L

Design Engineering

INR 49.74 L

Biomedical Informatics

INR 48.01 L

Medical Sciences in Immunology

INR 39.18 L

Q:   What is the fees for LLM at Harvard?

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A year in Harvard Law School LLM course is expensive. In INR, The tuition fee for the 2023-24 academic year is USD 73,600. Apart from the tuition fees, other fees that are included are health insurance and health services fees and activities fees. Besides the tuition & fees, students are required to pay the living expenses too and the estimated budget is given below:

Particulars

Expenses

Rent and utilities

USD 17,100

Food

USD 5,850

Personal expenses

USD 5,647

Books & supplies

USD 1,650

Travel

USD 1,725

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Q:   How much does MBA cost at Harvard?

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The Harvard Business cost to study MBA programme is INR 18 L - 62 L as per the specializations for international students. Students can check the below table for Harvard Business MBA fees for international students:

ProgramsFirst-Year Tuition Fees
MBAINR 62.24 L
Master of Liberal Arts in FinanceINR 17.66 L
MBA Entrepreneurship & InnovationINR 62.24 L
Master of Liberal Arts in ManagementINR 17.66 L
Master of Science in Clinical Service OperationsINR 46.54 L
Master in Public PolicyINR 46.51 L

Also read about the MBA Cost in the USA in 2024 for Indian Students

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Harvard University Courses 2025 FAQs

Q:   How do I get into Harvard for CSE Masters?

A: 

Check the Harvard University University admission requirements for Harvard University MS in CSE: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field
  • Completed application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Transcripts
  • CV or Resume
  • TOEFL / IELTS score report

Q:   What is the average tuition fee a student pays to study at Harvard?

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International students who wish to study at Harvard University must pay an avarage tuition fees around INR 45 L and more. Applicants can also pursue Harvard certification courses at an affordable course. The table below includes Harvard fees for undergraduate and graduate courses:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 18 L - 72 L

BE/BTech

INR 45 L - 49 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 18 L - 63 L

MD

INR 58 L

BSc

INR 49 L

MIM

INR 18 L - 47 L

LLM

INR 59 L

MArch

INR 45 L - 48 L

Q:   How much does it cost for 4 years at Harvard?

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To get an idea about the 4 years tuition fees that students will be required to pay at Harvard University for a UG course is given below. However, note that the amount given below is as per the data given for 2023-24.

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2023-24 Cost of Attendance

Tuition

USD 54,269 (Around INR 45 lakh)

Fees

USD 4,807 (Around INR 4 lakh)

Housing

USD 12,424 (Around INR 10 lakh)

Food

USD 7,950 (Around INR 6 lakh)

Personal expenses

USD 2,500 (Around INR 2 lakh)

Books

USD 1,000 (Around INR 82k)

Transportation costs

USD 0 – USD 4,500 (Around INR 4 lakh)

Additionally, health insurance is required at a cost of USD 4,120 (for 2023-24) unless the students are covered under the family’s health plan.

Q:   Does Harvard University offer a Data Science course?

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International students can pursue Harvard University Data Science courses in two multiple programs such as Master of Science in Data Science and Master of Liberal Arts in Data Science. The duration of the Data Science programme at the university is 18 months and first-year tuition fees vary from INR 18 L to INR 64 L. The below table includes the first year Harvard University fees for Data Science courses:

CoursesFirst-Year Fees
Master of Science in Data ScienceINR 53.62 L
Master of Liberal Arts in Data ScienceINR 17.91 L

Q:   How do I get admission to Harvard University for M.S. (Engineering) course?

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International students who wish to study Harvard University for M.S. (Engineering) course must complete a bachelor's degree in a relevent descipline. Mentioned below are Harvard University admission requirments for M.S. (Engineering) course:

  • Complete an undergraduate degree in Engineering or related stream from a recognised institution
  • Must have at least two years of full-time work experience
  • Submit GRE or GMAT score
  • A TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE), or Duolingo English Test score is required if English is not a native language
  • Submit two letters of recommendation
  • Provide an updated Resume or CV
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