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#2 in World

#2 in USA

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Harvard University Ranking

#2

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#2

US News Ranking

#1

ARWU Ranking

#1

THE Ranking

#5

QS Ranking

#5
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Q:   Is Harvard better than IIT?
A: 

Harvard University and IIT are very well-known institutions worldwide and have their own strengths as well as weaknesses.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, Harvard University has claimed the spot #5 in Best Global Universities, whereas IIT Bombay ranks #129 in the same category. On the basis of world workings, Harvard University has an upper hand.

Look at the comparison given below between the two great institutions of the world -

Parameters

Harvard University

IIT

Acceptance Rate

4%

<1%*

QS Rankings

#4

#129 - IIT Bombay

Annual Tuition Fee (B.Tech)

INR 45.1 L

8 L - 20 L

Average Package

175,000 (INR 1.45 Cr)

INR 23.5 LPA

Students at Harvard can choose their major according to their preference. However, IIT's majors are allotted according to the candidate's score/percentile. Also, Harvard accepts applicants on the basis of their overall profile. Whereas, IITs accepts candidates solely on the basis of their score/percentile.

Q:   What are the overall rankings at Harvard University?
A: 

Harvard University is one of the top ranked universities by some of the different ranking bodies. The university has a ranking of #2 in the world and USA by the Shiksha Popularity Rankings. It can bem considered the best in the world too. 

The rankings of the university by different ranking bodies are mentioned below - 

Ranking Body2023202420252026
QSNot Ranked445
THE2435
US News111Not Ranked

Harvard University
Harvard University Course Ranking

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MS

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#4

THE

#1

QS

#1

ARWU

#8

US News

#16
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Specializations in MS Program

Biology

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#1

THE

#1

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#1
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Mathematics

Shiksha

#4

QS

#2

ARWU

#11
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#7
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MBA/PGDM

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Shiksha

#7

QS

#2

Bloomberg

#4

US News

#5

FT

#13
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#31
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B.E. / B.Tech

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#31

US News

#20
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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Mechanical Engineering

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#17

US News

#30
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Biomedical Engineering

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#21

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#20
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   Where does Harvard University rank in World subject rankings for Mass Communication & Media Courses?
A: 

Harvard University is considered as one of the top universities in the USA as well as in the world. The university is ranked excellently by the top-ranking organizations for its Mass Communication & Media Courses 

Some of the top subject rankings are mentioned in the table below: 

Top Ranking Organizations 

Rank 

Arts and Humanities (QS Subject Rankings 2025) 

#1 

Mass Communication & Media (Shiksha Popularity Ranking) 

#1 

Arts and Humanities (U.S. News & World Report) 

#4 

Arts and Humanities (THE Subject Rankings 2025) 

#5 

Q:   What rank is Harvard for engineering?
A: 

Harvard University Engineering ranks among the top 10 in the world by major ranking bodies. According to Times Higher Education ranking 2024, the Engineering course at the university ranks #1 in the world. Many of the Harvard Engineering specializations rank under the top 100 in the world by US News. The table below includes the BTech specializations ranking by US News:

Harvard Engineering Specializations

Ranking by US News

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools

25 (2024)

UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering

32 (2023)

UG Mechanical Engineering

29 (2023)

Q:   Is Data Science at Harvard ranked good by top ranking bodies in world?
A: 

It is true that Data Science course which is offered at the Harvard University is ranked by top ranking body in world. Harvard SEAS School is part of Ivy League. According to the QS World Ranking- 2025,  Data Science programme is ranked #6. 

Q:   How is Harvard BBA ranked globally?
A: 

Consistenly ranked among the top universities in the world for Economics, Harvard has secured the rank #1 in Economics as per the major ranking bodies. Moreover the university is globally ranked #1 for its Business and Management Studies. In Shiksha Popularity Rankings Harvard has secured the overall rank of #1 in the USA and #2 in the world and is rated among the top 4 universities in the USA for Business & Management.

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Harvard University US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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Global Universities
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11– / –
National University333
Best Graduate Law Schools56– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools1– / –– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools252120
Biomedical Engineering PG2116– / –
Computer Engineering PG2225– / –
Electrical Engineering PG2623– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA
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55– / –
Finance MBA
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77– / –
Graduate Business School
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66– / –
MBA Business Analytics
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1236– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG2324– / –
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering– / –2524
UG Mechanical Engineering– / –30– / –

Harvard University vs Other Universities: US News & World Report Comparison

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Harvard University US News & World Report 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Harvard University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025

Ranked by202320242025
MBA
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41113

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Harvard University QS Ranking 2026

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World University
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445
Accounting and Finance
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11– / –
Architecture and Built Environment66– / –
Biological Sciences11– / –
Communication and Media Studies62– / –
Engineering and Technology
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89– / –
Global MBA
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332
Law and Legal Studies11– / –
Mathematics52– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering55– / –
Medicine11– / –
Performing Arts2017– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology11– / –
Physics and Astronomy22– / –
Politics11– / –
Sociology11– / –

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Harvard University QS 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Harvard University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

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435
Arts and Humanities55– / –
Clinical and Health22– / –
Engineering
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11– / –
Law12– / –
Life Sciences11– / –
PG Business and Economics
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37– / –
PG Computer Science
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610– / –
Psychology44– / –

Harvard University vs Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education) Comparison

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Harvard University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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111
Law221
Mathematics291511
Nursing514536
Physics878
Political Sciences211
Sociology111

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Harvard University
Bloomberg Ranking 2025

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Best Business School USA
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664
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Likes (Quality of faculty): Harvard's faculty brings in unparalleled expertise, accessibility and mentorship. Professors blend cutting edge research with practical and interactive teaching, ranging from case studies to internships to discussions. The departments also bring in global faculty which enriches classroom discussions and projects.
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IIT and Harvard University, both are tough to enter when it comes to admission. Students studying in India believe that IIT is too tough as the admission is only based on the JEE Advanced scores, and ranks. The acceptance rate at IIT is too low (1-2%).  On the other hand, Harvard with acceptance rat

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Both NUS and Harvard are popular universities and are known for different areas. There is neither better  or bad. Students who are looking for better global reputation, rankings should choose Harvard, where student who are focusing on career in Asian markets should choose NUS.

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Students who want to join Harvard University but studying in India should not lose hope. It is possible to take admission in Harvard if student score good grades throughout their studies. They should involve in some extra activities to add positive points in their CV. Students who have taken part in

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