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Chandra Shekhar

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International students must complete a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline for admission to MS program at Harvard University. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Mentioned below are the requirements to get admission into the MS program at Harvard University:

  • A bachelor’s degrees in a relevent discipline
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
  • Either the GRE or GMAT is required for international students
  • Submit a statement of purpose no longer than 1,000 words
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Provide your updated C.V. or Resume

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Chandra Shekhar

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International students can apply for Harvard University MS admission through the official website. They can submit an online application by the deadline to get admission. Mentioned below infographic includes the steps to apply for MS admission at Harvard:

Harvard University MS admission

 

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Chandra Shekhar

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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

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Chandra Shekhar

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Harvard University offers an MS program to international students in multiple specializations. The MS program duration is 1 year-3 years and first-year tuition fee varies between INR 18 L - 64 L. Below are some popular courses at Harvard for students:

  • Computational Science and Engineering
  • Liberal Arts program in Digital Media Design
  • Data Science
  • Design Engineering
  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Medical Sciences in Immunology

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Chandra Shekhar

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International students who meet the Harvard MBA admission requirements are eligible to get admission to the university. Applicants must meet the entry requirements and submit an online application by the deadline. Check below the Harvard University admission requirements for MBA admission:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions
  • Submit English language proficiency test score
  • Submit a statement of purpose
  • Provide at least two letters of recommendation
  • Submit an updated CV/ Resume
  • GMAT/GRE score

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Chandra Shekhar

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Harvard fees for MBA is vary between INR 18 L and INR 64 L for first-year as per the specializations. The below table includes the complete first-year cost to study MBA at Harvard:

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 63,88,640

Hostel & Meals

INR 19,56,474

Insurance

INR 3,51,329

Transportation

INR 1,90,631

HUHS Student Health Fee (SHF)

INR 1,33,107

Other Living Expenses

INR 6,95,635

Course & Program Materials Fee

INR 2,21,567

Computer

INR 1,25,415

Application fee

INR 20,903

Total approximate fees

INR 1,00,83,701

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Kartik Bisht

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Columbia University and Harvard University are some of the most prominent universities in the United States. Both universities have their merits and demerits. When choosing a university, every student has their requirements and needs. Students must consider factors such as location, fees, scholarships offered, acceptance rate, and more. Check the comparison listed below between Columbia University and Harvard University:

Parameters

Columbia University

Harvard University

Shiksha Popularity Rankings (US)

#10

#2

Salary

INR 1.46 Cr

INR 1.5 Cr

Popular Programs

Economics, Computer Science, Finance

Psychology, Engineering, MBA

Location

New York, New York, USA

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Annual Tuition Cost

UG - INR 51.5 L - INR 59.2 L | PG- INR 20.3 L - INR 1.23 Cr

UG - INR 52.24 L - INR 54.45 L | PG- INR 24.84 L - INR 1.2 Cr

Acceptance Rate

4.28%

3.6%

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Loveleen Sharma

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MIT school of Engineering and Harvard, both the schools are considered the best in their fields of study. Both the Schools are known to provide the world class Education to any student who manages to get into these schools. Here is a table showing difference between the both schools for a clearer picture:

Basis of Difference

MIT School of Engineering

Harvard Tech

Known for

STEM(Science, technology, Engineering, Math)

Humanities, Literature and Social Sciences, Business Administration

Acceptance Rate

8%

9.5%

First year tuition fee(Approx)

USD 85,960 (INR 71 L)

USD 61,000(INR 51 L)

Placement Rate

90%

86%

Annual Package

USD 126,000(INR 1 Cr)

USD 86,000(INR 72 L)

Rankings

#1

#20

 

Note: The data given might vary on the basis of Job market, interview performance, work history, grades, and market conditions.

These schools are the best Schools in the world, however MIT is known for its focus on Technological fields(STEM), on the other hand Harvard is known for its Management, Language and Literature, and Human

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Loveleen Sharma

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Both the schools hold a lot of prestige among international students all around the world. Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Business have amazing employability, popularity, incredible career growth opportunities, but intense competition.

Here is the table showing comparison between both MBA schools:

Universities

MBA Median Base Salary

MBA First Year Tuition Fees

Harvard University

INR 18 L - 72 L

USD 175,000 (INR 1.5 Cr)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

INR 44 L - 88 L

USD 170,000  (INR 1.41 Cr)

As it is shown in the table, Harvard University offers higher ROI, however, it has a highly competitive acceptance rate of 4%. On the other hand, the MIT acceptance rate stands at 14% for its Business and Management programs. 

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Chandra Shekhar

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Indian students who qualify for Harvard scholarships, the university uses other possible resources to create an individualized aid package to meet students demonstrated needs. This may include scholarship funds and student employment, as well as any awards you’ve earned from outside sources. Harvard is committed to affordability, the university scholarships are designed to cover 100% of demonstrated financial need. Mentioned below is the process of covering 100% of scholarships:

  • The university will determine the award by establishing the parent's contribution
  • Then, the university factor in student employment and any outside awards
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