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Chandra Shekhar

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UVA and Harvard University are both great schools to study in the USA for international students. Harvard is generally considered more prestigious. Harvard requires a better “resume” to attend. Harvard will generally provide its students with a better network of contacts in most fields. We have compared them in the table below:

Universities

Tuition Fees

Ranking

University of Virginia

INR 22 L to INR 66 L

260

Harvard University

INR 16 L to INR 72 L

4

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Harvard University admission requirements for MS in Data Science course are:

  • Online application form
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Academic transcripts
  • CV / resume
  • English language proficiency score report
  • Any other additional document
  • No GRE score is required

Selection Criteria

There is no formal requirement for master’s courses at Harvard University. However, successful applicants do need to have sufficient background in Computer Science, Math and Statistics. Also, the applicants must have fluency in one programming language and knowledge of Calculus, Statistical Inference, and Linear Algebra

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Akanksha Malhotra

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MIT and Harvard are the top-ranked universities in the world. They are known for their quality education and excellent research opportunities. Massachusetts Institute of Technology admissions is counted as the technology powerhouse of the US, as it focuses on STEM  (science, math, engineering, and technology) courses. Whereas, Harvard is known for offering a wide array of sciences and liberal arts programs. It is difficult to get into both MIT and Harvard, as the acceptance rate of both colleges is quite low. MIT has an acceptance rate of 4.8%, whereas, Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 3.4%. Therefore, it de

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Anushree Sinha

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Harvard University is culturally a very rich institution and admits diverse students with far-ranging talents and interests from every part of the globe. Total student head count is 25,266 and international students make up about 15.4% of Harvard University total student population.

Harvard University admission statistics:

Particulars

Student Count

Total Student Enrollment

25,266

International Students

4,000 (approx.)

Total Undergraduates

7,240

Total Graduates

14,373

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Anushree Sinha

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Harvard University is considered to be an affordable study destination for native as well as international students. Also, Harvard is very generous and even offers 100% need-based scholarships for students in need. On a usual basis, Harvard University's cost of attendance sums upto about $82,950-$87,450 and students can refer to the table below for the breakdown of 2023-2024 cost of attendance:

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Cost of Attendance

Cost in INR

Tuition

$54,269

INR 45,15,568

Fees

$4,807

INR 3,99,976

Housing

$12,424

INR 1,03,376

Food

$7,950

INR 6,61,496

Subtotal - billed costs

$79,450

INR 66,10,808

Estimated personal expenses

$2,500

INR 2,08,017

Estimated books

$1,000

INR 83,207

Estimated transportation costs

$0-$4,500

INR 3,74,432

Total billed and unbilled costs

$82,950-$87,450

INR 69,02,033 - 72,76,465

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.21

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Tasneem Hoda

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Some of the comparative points that show Brown University should be chosen over Harvard University are given as follows:

CategoryBrown UniversityHarvard University 
Acceptance Rate5%4%
Current Year Ranking734
1st Year Tuition Fees (MS)INR 30 L - 71 LINR 18 L - 72 L

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Atul Mishra

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Harvard University has a great reputation because of its esteemed faculty, multi-talented, top-rate facilities and high-achieving students, tremendous endowment fund, and international prestige. In short, Harvard University is known for its world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art resources, and individualized instruction. It is also a diverse university and students at Harvard represent all fifty states and more than 100 countries. These students from over the world and the U.S. bring their talent, intelligence, and curiosity to Harvard.

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