Harvard University Courses 2026 : Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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:

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

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

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

The difference between Harvard and Yale is marginal and both the universities are consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. A comparison between these universities is given below:

The Harvard University tuition fees for international students varies from INR 16 L to INR 72 L for first year. We have mentioned below the first-year Harvard University fees for Indian students with course duration:

Read about the Harvard University job outcomes

The final answer to selecting a place to study MBA programme at INSEAD or Harvard depends on the students’ preference or the target location for career. However, according to the alumni of INSEAD Singapore, here are some of the few points that make INSEAD Singapore a great school:

• If students are looking for a career worldwide, then the applicants can choose INSEAD Singapore as it truly provides with a global network
• Also, students at INSEAD are quite diverse
• A lot of students’ friends who have passed from INSEAD have now positions like CEOs, major directors of NGOs, etc. In all, INSEAD’s alumni network is quite global

Though the overall international student enrollment at Harvard in Fall 2025 was up, Indian student enrollment declined. The total number of international students enrolled at Harvard was 6,749. In Fall 2025, the number of Indian students enrolled was 545. In the Business School 110+ Indian students and in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences 100+ students were enrolled.  

Harvard University application requirements is the same for US residents as well as overseas applicants. So, to apply for Harvard University admissions, all the first-year candidates must complete the Common Application or the Coalition Application along with the required supplements. Harvard is unbiased and has no preference. Each application is treated equally by the Admissions Committee of Harvard University.

The range of scholarship amount offered at Harvard Uni is USD 46,000 every academic year. The criteria for Harvard MBA Scholarship is mentioned below: 

• Excellent academic background;
• Scholarship can be offered to students of any nationality;
• Students can apply only after receiving an offer for the course.

It will also offer financial aid for up to 75% of the tuition fees and travel as well as housing expenses will be covered. 

Here are some of the requirements that students must meet to take admission to Harvard MBA:

• GPA requirements: On a the US 4.0 scale, the average GPA of the students admitted in the Harvard MBA course is 3.73.
• Letters of recommendation: Candidates must submit two very strong letters of recommendation within the deadlines as it is one of the most crucial factors for admissions.
• Statement of purpose: In order to connect with the admissions committee and stand out among all the deserving candidates, an essay/statement of purpose plays the deciding role.
• Proof of English language proficiency: Candidates who submit very high English proficiency exam scores stand a good chance to get enrolled in Harvard University.
• Resume/CV: It is an applicant's resume that makes them shine apart. Candidates must keep in mind that they need to be an all rounder to get into the university. Hence, activities outside also play a very important role.
• GMAT/GRE score: Harvard does not have a minimum GMAT/GRE score requirement. However, the average GMAT score submitted by the admitted applicants is in the range 500 - 790. Whereas, the average GRE score is around 163 each for median verbal and median quantitative.
• Work experience: On an average, the applicants who get admitted in MBA at Harvard have a work experience of 5 years.

Yes, Ratan Tata attended Harvard University. In 1975, he attended Harvard's Business School's Advancement Management Program. There is one hall dedicated to him at Harvard, known as Tata Hall. It was opened in 2013 and extended and expanded the Exceutive Education at HBS. 

Harvard University is known for wide alumni network. Here are some of the most famous alumni :

• John F. Kennedy
• Barack Obama
• Ratan Tata
• Natalie Portman
• Mark Zuckerberg

Indian alumni associated with Harvard University are

• Ratan Tata  (Studied Advanced Management Program - Harvard Business School)
• Rahul Bajaj (Harvard Business School)
• Anand Mahindra (Harvard Business School)
• Kapil Sibal (Harvard Law School)
• P. Chidambaram (MBA from Harvard)
• Subramanian Swamy (PhD from Harvard)
• Jayant Sinha (Harvard Business School)

For the Class of 2025, Harvard Uni placement rate for MBA graduates is around 90% (received a job offer three months after graduation). The graduates have landed job roles in Consulting, Technology, Venture Capital, and Private Equity industries. The median base salary of the MBA graduates of Harvard is USD 184,500 or Around INR 1.67 Cr.  

As per the details, the Harvard Business School placements packages is impressive. The median base salary was USD 184,500 or INR 1.69 Cr and a median signing bonus of USD 30,000 or INR 27.5 L. The top industries where the MBA Class of 2025 graduates have been hired are Consulting, Private Equity, Technology, Hedge Fund, etc. 

Yes, current F1 students can work part-time on campus for up to 20 hours per week at the time of classes. They can work full-time at the time of vacations. Some of the popular part-time jobs in the US are: 

• Tour Guide
• Campus Tech Support
• Teaching Assistant
• Barista
• Campus Tech Support 

According to some of student reviews at an unofficial source, the following are the key points that Indian students have to keep in mind if they want to get into Harvard University:

• Focus on Academics: Try to ace your academics. Get good marks in the standardized tests (as required), school examinations, Olympiad tests, etc. In short, have a stellar academic record
• Extra-curriculars: Choose any activity as per hobbies and be the best. For instance, if you like debating, try to win some of the international debates, etc.
• Sports: If you can represent India abroad and manage to win, it will boost your Harvard University application considerably

Indian students who want to get Harvard's LLM should submit the following:

• Previous studies degrees (including Diplomas for all the degrees that have been received)
• Online application form
• CV / resume
• Personal statement
• TOEFL score
• Two LORs
• Financial aid application (if applicable)
• Application fee of USD 85

The Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship is granted once every two years by Harvard Business School for a two-year course. As per this scholarship, the following will be done:

• Financial aid amounting to 75% of the tuition fees
• Accommodation and travel expenses related to the internship

Students who have an excellent academic background and show considerable promise are eligible for this scholarship. 

Approximately 50% of Harvard MBA students receive a need-based scholarship from HBS, with 10 per cent of the student body – those with the greatest financial need receiving full-tuition scholarships. The awards range from USD 2,500 – USD 76,000 per year (Around INR 2.17 Lacs – INR 66 lakh). Also, note that the annual need-based scholarship last year was USD 46,000 – USD 92,000 over two years (Around INR 40 Lacs – 80 lakh).