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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are mong the top 100 universoties in the world. They offers the best MBA programme in the world for internationa students. We have compared them below in terms of thier MBA placement and tuition fees:
| 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 per the above information, Harvard is the better choice to study MBA in the USA. Harvard offer the MBA programme at low cost as compared to MIT MBA fees and the median base salary is also high.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
After completing the degree from Harvard University there are various job profiles opens for graduates. As per the Harvard Business School placements 2024, graduates get job offers in profiles such as Finance, Consulting, General Management, etc. Mentioned in the table below are the placement records as per the job profile:
| Job Profile | % of Graduates Hired |
|---|---|
| Finance | 38% |
| Consulting | 18% |
| General Management | 13% |
| Marketing | 11% |
| Others | 5% |
| Business Development | 8% |
| Strategic Planning | 8% |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
As per Harvard Business School placements 2023, 86% of MBA graduates received an offer and among them, 80% of students accepted the offer. In 2023, 73% of students are available for placement and among which 86% get job offers. The median base salary for MBA graduates is USD 175,000 or INR 1.5 Cr (USD 1 = INR 83.02) and a median signing bonus of USD 30,000 or INR 25 L (USD 1 = INR 83.02) (57% Receiving).
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to the reviews of the alumni of Harvard University on an unofficial source, students who had high GPAs, they followed the below-given habits:
- Minimizing distractions: Studying at a library or any other quiet space was important, especially at the time of lengthy reading of books or writing essays
- Asking for help from Teaching Assistants: Even if students have missed lectures, they would make sure to go to TAs to ask for help for the sections in which they want to gain some insights and need some solution to problem sets or essays
- Discipline: Usually, the top students at Harvard University are extremely disciplined. They are used
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 considera
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The eligibility requirements for scholarships at Harvard University will vary based on the course and the type of aid that the student is applying for. The general requirements for international students applying for scholarships are given as follows:
- Excellent academic background
- Bachelors Degree (for a Masters course scholarship)
- Must already have recieved the admission offer to the course being applied to
- Relevant work experience
- Standardised test scores and proof of english language proficiency (for need-based fellowships)
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The Harvard Business School at Harvard University offers need-based and merit scholarships to international students. The average range of scholarship amount offered is USD 46,000 per academic year. The Harvard MBA Scholarship has the following eligibility criteria:
- Excellent academic background;
- Scholarship can be offered to students with any nationality; and
- Students can apply only after receiving an offer from the Harvard MBA course.
This scholarship will offer financial aid for up to 75% of the tuition fees and travel as well as accommodation expenses will be covered.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Both Harvard and Princeton are popular IVY league universities and one of the world’s top-ranked universities. If we compare them in terms of tuition fees, then the Harvard University and Princeton University tuition fee is around INR 50 Lakh for an undergraduate program. Technically, both Harvard and Princeton are known to have tuition fees. However, students can check the financial aid at these universities to get the reduction in the tution fees. Let us check the tuition fees of both these universities in order to have an idea as to how a student has to be pay in an year:
Princeton University Tuition Fees
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MS (3 courses) | INR 43 L - 50 L |
BE / BTech (6 courses) | INR 45 L - 50 L |
MBA/PGDM (3 courses) | INR 43 L - 45 L |
BA (19 courses) | INR 45 L - 47 L |
MPA (2 courses) | INR 43 L - 45 L |
BBA (2 courses) | INR 45 L - 48 L |
BSc (8 courses) | INR 45 L - 47 L |
MEng (5 courses) | INR 43 L - 50 L |
MIM (4 courses) | INR 43 L - 50 L |
MA(1 course) | INR 45 L |
B.Arch (2 courses) | INR 45 L - 47 L |
M.Arch (1 course) | INR 50 L |
Harvard Universit
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
As per some of the reviews over unofficial sources, there might be various reasons as to why someone would choose Cornell University over Harvard. Selecting a university is not just about rankings or prestige, but also about finding a place where one can thrive and be experience self growth. When it comes to Ivy League Universities, both Cornell and Harvard shine brightly but each have some unique features. Below-given are some of the reasons as to why would someone choose Cornell over Harvard:
- Specific Academic Programs: Cornell has some of the top-ranked programs that are not offered at Harvard such as the College of Agricultural and
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