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Nishtha Gupta

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Yes, Harvard is quite an expensive option for international students, including Indians. Scoring an excellent score is not enough; students must have a high budget not only for tuition but also for additional expenses like housing, food, personal expenses, transportation, and more. Students can check the cost of living for students willing to take admission below:

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Cost of attendance 2025

Tuition

USD 59,320 (INR 52L)

Fees

USD 5,476 (INR 4.8L)

Housing

USD 13,532 (INR 11L)

Food

USD 8,598 (INR 7.5L)

Subtotal - billed costs

USD 86,926 (INR 76L)

Estimated personal expenses

USD 2,500 (INR 2L)

Estimated books

USD 1,000 (INR 87K)

Estimated transportation costs

USD 0-USD 5,000 (INR 4.3L)

Total billed and unbilled costs

USD 90,426-USD 95,426 (INR 79L-INR 83L)

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Gunjan Aggrawal

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According to an unofficial ranking body, Harvard University acceptance rate is 3% for Indian students, and the early acceptance rate of 7.6%. This means that the students who apply early may have higher selection chances. The low acceptance percentage symbolizes that the university is too stringent not only for Indians but for each country. Along with fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria, students must provide relevant work experience or internships in some cases and submit the mandatory documents. The crucial list includes standardized test scores, essays, a resume, transcripts, English language requirements, a letter of recommen

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The Digital Media Design master's degree program at the Harvard University covers a broad range of digital media design topics which further open valuable opportunities for the Harvard graduates. Mentioned below are some of the jobs titles and top companies available for Digital Media Design graduates are: 

Job Titles 

Top Companies 

UX Developer   

Deloitte   

Vice President, Product Design   

Google   

Senior Digital Product Manager   

Microsoft   

Associate Creative Director   

Amazon   

Front End Developer   

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute   

Marketing Manager   

Meta   

Principal Software Architect   

YouTube   

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The graduates of Harvard University gain top skills at the university. With these skills, the graduates choose top demanding industries. Top companies hire Harvard graduates due to their top-class education at the university. 

Top Industries where Harvard Mass Communication & Media graduates work are: 

Top Industries 

Percentage 

Media & Communication 

43.15% 

Business Development 

24.78% 

Education 

14.63% 

Arts & Design 

9.79% 

Research 

7.65% 

Graduates from Harvard Mass Communication & Media Courses have been placed in high positions in top companies. Some of the top companies where these graduates work are: 

Top Campanies 

Percentage 

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 

13.16% 

Harvard University 

10.53% 

The New York Times 

7.89% 

CNBC 

7.89% 

New York University 

7.89% 

The Associated Press 

5.26% 

Vox Media 

5.26% 

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Ishita Singh

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Indian students can choose Harvard if they want to pursue courses in STEM related fields, Business, Medicine, Public Policy. Students can also choose Harvard if they want a large Indian student community and exposure to thriving ecosystem of Boston. On the other hand, students can choose Yale if they want pursue courses in Humanities, Arts, Global Affairs or Social Sciences and if they prefer a collaborative, community-driving learning style.

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Yale

Harvard

Founded

1701

1636

Location

New Haven, Connecticut

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tuition fees

USD 62,000+ per year

USD 57,000+ per year

Popular academic disciplines

Arts, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences

Economics, Law, Business, Medicine, Public Policy

Acceptance Rate

4.5%

3.6%

QS World University Rankings 2026

#21

#5

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Nishtha Shukla

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Stanford and Harvard University are the two of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. Their classes are challenging, professors are distinguished, and the admission processes are very selective. Stanford University acceptance rate for Indians is 3.61% for 2024-25, whereas, Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.65%. Just on the margin, this year, Harvard University is easier to get into than Stanford. A comparison between these universities is given below:

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Stanford

Harvard

Founded

1885

1636

Location

Stanford, California

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tuition fees

USD 62,000+ per year

USD 57,000+ per year

Popular academic disciplines

CS, Engineering, Business

Law, MBA, Medicine

QS World University Rankings 2026

#3

#5

Alumni strength

Founders of Google, Netflix, Tesla; 30+ Nobel Laureates

8 U.S. Presidents, 150+ Nobel Laureates, world leaders, CEOs of top firms

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Akash Gaur

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Both Uni Tokyo and Harvard are part of the best universities worldwide, and each has its share of pros and cons. The table below gives a detailed comparison of the two universities's pros and cons:

ParameterUniversity of TokyoHarvard
LanguageJapanese and English programsEnglish programs
Cultural ExperienceWarm and Welcoming Japanse CultureGreater Diversity 
Career OpportunitiesHigher Opportunities in Japan and AsiaHigher Opportunities in US, and globally
Global Ranking#44#2
Tuition Costs

UG: INR 3.8 L

PG: INR 3.1 L-INR 4.75 L

UG: INR 51 L

PG: INR 18 L

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Ridhi

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Harvard usually admits around 1,900  applicants each year, and the Harvard acceptance rate usually falls under 5%,  pointing to extremely selective admission criteria of the university. The enrollment trends from over the past few years can be checked out from the table given below:

Class of 

Number of Applications Received 

Number of Students Accepted 

Harvard University Acceptance Rate 

2029 (estimated) 

53,700 

1,950 

3.6% 

2028 

54,008 

1,970 

3.6% 

2027 

56,937 

1,966 

3.4% 

2026 

61,220 

1,954 

3.2% 

2025 

57,435 

1,968 

3.4% 

2024 

40,248 

1,980 

4.9% 

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