Harvard University

No, the University of Melbourne is better than Harvard University when it comes to rankings, as Harvard generally ranks among the top 5 in the world but the U of Mel ranks 19th globally. Look at the pointers given below - 

• Indian students should go to Harvard University if they prefer the Ivy League prestige and research funding.
• But if the goal is easier admission (with 77% acceptance rate) at a top university, an easier and more affordable pathway to PR in Australia, then the University of Melbourne would be a better choice for Indian students. 

There can not be an absolute answer to this question, as both of these institutions cater to different career goals and aspirations. ICL is superior for its STEM and Business courses and Harvard has an unmatched expertise for Law and Medicine. 

Both of these universities are top tier institutions. Harvard University is a part of Ivy League and ICL is a member of the Russell Group. 

As per the QS Rankings 2027, the rankings for these institutions - 

• Harvard University ranks #5 globally 
• Imperial College London ranks #2 globally

So, as per the rankings published by QS, ICL London is better than Harvard. 

In pure numbers, the Harvard University admissions are way more competitive than the University of Cambridge. 

At Harvard, the acceptance rate remains around 3% to 4% every year because of a large pool of highly qualified candidates. On the contrary, the Cambridge acceptance rate stands around 21% each year. So, does this mean, it is easier to get into Cambridge?

Maybe. The reason being they both follow very different admission criteria. While Harvard reviews an application holistically, the University of Cambridge admissions are more academically centric. 

Brown University is comparatively easier to get into due to Harvard University's acceptance rate is even lower than that of Brown University. The acceptance rate of Brown University is 5% while the acceptance rate of Harvard University is only 3% making the admissions very selective for students.

Yes, MBBS in Harvard is a dual degree programme which leads to an MD. So MBBS is technically MD at Harvard.

Unofficially, yes, McGill University, located in Montreal is widely known as the "Harvard of Canada".

It is the country's best institution of higher learning as evidenced by its QS 2027 rankings, where it ranks #1 in Canada and #30 in the world. Look at the pointers given below -

• McGill University admissions are grade-focused and not holistic review, which makes it more transparent than Harvard's.
• McGill can be a better choice for students wanting a relatively affordable tuition at a university with high prestige. 

Indian students who want to study at Harvard must have a SAT score between 1550 and 1600. Harvard Uni is very competitive with an acceptance rate of 4.2%. 

Indian students should have a good academic record in Class 10 and Class 12. In the school education, the studets should have a 3.9+ GPA or more.  

Yes, Indian students who want to take admission to Harvard have to submit SAT / ACT scores for UG courses admission. To apply at the UG level, students have to apply via Common App. An application fee of USD 90 (Around INR 8.5k) has to be paid too.