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International students can apply for Harvard University admissions 2025 to undergraduate programs through the official website. Applicants must submit an online application by Jan 01, 2025 (regular decision deadlines).

Harvard University BSc Highlights 2025

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Q:   Can I apply to Harvard without SAT?

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For the Harvard College classes of 2027-2030, students can apply for admission without standardized test scores, meaning without SAT or ACT scores. But, you can submit the standardized test scores but, those who will not submit these scores will not be at a disadvantage. Harvard University is consistent with its whole-person admission process and the standardized tests are one of the factors among many others. The accomplishments of students in and out of the classroom during the high school years like extracurricular activities, community involvement, family responsibilities, etc. are considered too.

Q:   What are the Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs at Harvard University?

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To get admission to Harvard University, applicants have to meet the admission requirements as per their program. Below the Harvard University requirements for international students to study Undergraduate Programs:

First-Year Applicants

  • SAT or ACT scores (For those who want to submit, test-optional)
  • A strong knowledge of English is required to successfully study at Harvard. However, first-year applicants are not required to take an English language proficiency exam i.e. TOEFL / IELTS, etc. However, if they feel like they want to submit it, they can do so
  • School report and high school transcript
  • Two teacher recommendations
  • Mid-year school report and final school report (for admitted students only)

Q:   What ranking does Harvard's Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme hold?

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Harvard University is highly ranked for its Engineering programs. Some of the notable rankings are as follows-

  • In 2024, Harvard was ranked number one in the world for engineering by Times Higher Education.
  • Harvard University (Paulson) is ranked No. 20 out of 199 in Best Engineering Schools. 
  • In 2019, Harvard was ranked third in the world for engineering in the World University Engineering Rankings.
  • Harvard ranked #8 in QS World University Rankings for Engineering and Technology, 2024.

Q:   What is the tuition fee for Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme at Harvard?

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The tuition fee for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme at Harvard is around $61,344 (INR 51,97,436) per year. The estimated cost of books and supplies is $994 (INR 84,270). The application fee for the programme is $85 (INR 7,201).

Q:   What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences at Harvard University?

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Students need to complete the Common Application or Coalition Application by Scoir, along with the required supplements. The requirements are as follows:

  • Subsets of questions
  • An activities list
  • Personal essay
  • $85 application fee 
  • SAT or ACT scores
  • School Report (which includes a counselor letter) and high school transcript
  • Midyear School Report (after first semester grades)
  • Supplement short answer questions, each with a 150-word limit.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume

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Harvard University BSc Admission Dates 2025

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Q:   When to apply for Harvard undergraduate?

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All first-year applicants must fill out and submit an application by the Harvard University application deadline to study BSc course. Mentioned below are the Harvard University deadlines for BSc admission:

Admission Decision

Application Deadlines

Early action

Nov 01, 2024 (closed)*

Regular decision

Jan 01, 2025

*Harvard early action deadline for the next intake is Nov 01, 2025 (tentative).

Q:   What does Harvard University look for in college applicants?

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Students who are planning to enrolled at Harvard must have other qualities apart from meeting the admission requirements. The Harvard University Admission Committee considers many other factors such as strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities. The university looking for the profile with an outstanding personal qualities, students who excel in one or more extracurricular activities, etc.

Q:   What is the duration of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences program at Harvard?

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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme at Harvard University is a four year program. The programme is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and is offered by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 

Q:   What are the deadlines for applying to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme at Harvard?

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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences programme is offered by Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The deadlines for the programme are mentioned below-

  • November 1 - Early Action Deadline
  • January 1 - Regular Decision Deadline
  • Late March - Decision letters mailed
  • May 1 - Reply date for admitted students

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Q:   How do you apply for a Harvard University scholarship if you have a low income?

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Harvard University application process for scholarships is given as follows:

  • Students will be auto-considered for the specific course scholarships at the university when they apply for the course and they do not need to apply separately for admission.
  • Students will have to check the official website of the scholarship, check the eligibility criteria and then apply based on the same.
  • For some of the scholarships, students will have to apply separately for them. 

For students with low income, they can apply for financial aid by giving details related to their family income, assets and outside awards if they have any. Harvard University offers need-based fellowships as well for students having low family income. 

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Q:   How long is Harvard Bachelor degree?

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Harvard Bachelor degree is a 4 years duration undergraduate programme for international students. Applicants can pursue the BSc degree at the university at an affordable fee. They can study the bachlor's degree in multiple specializations such as Mathematics, Neuroscience, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, etc.

Q:   Does Harvard offer bachelor's degrees?

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Harvard offers around 50 bachelor's courses to international students. BSc is the popular bachelor's course at the university among applicants. Students can pursue Harvard BSc courses in around 17 specializations. The Harvard University cost to study BSc course is around INR 49 L to INR 52 L for first-year.

Q:   Is it harder to get into MIT or Harvard?

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Both MIT and Harvard are among the toughest university in the world to get into. If we compared them in terms of their acceptance rate, then Massachusetts Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 4.8% while Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.24%. This clearly shows that admissions at both the university are highly competitive but Harvard is harder to get into then MIT.

Q:   What is Harvard University fees for Indian students?

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The Harvard University fees is vary from INR 17 L to INR 64 L for first-year as per the program. Students can complete the first-year of UG programme in between INR 49 L and INR 52 L at Harvard. They can complete the first-year of Harvard graduate courses in between INR 17 L and INR 64 L. The below table includes the Harvard University fees in Indian rupees:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (16 courses)

INR 18 L - 72 L

BE/BTech (5 courses)

INR 45 L - 49 L

MBA/PGDM (6 courses)

INR 18 L - 63 L

MD  (1 course)

INR 58 L

BSc (17 courses)

INR 49 L

MIM (4 courses)

INR 18 L - 47 L

LLM (1 course)

INR 59 L

MArch  (5 courses)

INR 45 L - 48 L

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