Harvard University

MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard Business School are two schools in the U.S. that offers great MBA education. However, which is better between both of them depends on your goals, preferences, and backgrounds. A comparison between both of them are given below:

Harvard brings together diverse student interests from a number of schools and hosts cultural and educational events on issues related to South Asia as well as social events like Biryani parties and Bhangra. A few of the further student organizations are:

• Harvard Bhangra
• India at HGSE
• Harvard Deepam
• South Asian Association
• South Asian Music Collective 
• South Asia Women's Collective

In the QS World University rankings, Harvard University ranks at #5 in 2026. Whereas, in 2025, the university ranks at #4 position. There is a slight decline in the university's QS rankings. According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings, this university is placed at #3 position. Globally, Harvard University ranks at #1 position as per the rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, the university is placed at #3 position in 2025. So, it is indeed true that Harvard ranks among the Top 20 universities in the world and nationally.

For the Class of 2024, Harvard University MBA average salary for the graduates is USD 175,000 (Around INR 1.5 Cr.). The median signing bonus was USD 30,000 (Around INR 26 lakh). 80% of the Class of 2024 graduates received an offer. A few of the industries where the graduates are working include Consulting, Consumer Products, Entertainment / Media, Technology, Private Equity, etc. Some of the functions on which the graduates are working include Finance, Consulting, General Management, Marketing, etc.

The total cost of attendance for Harvard MBA for Indian students for the academic year 2025-26 (9 month) are given below:

 The Harvard Business School offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, which is a STEM-designated degree program. We have listed below the details of the course:

No, Harvard is harder to get into than Brown University. Brown University has an acceptance rate of 5%, whereas Harvard University acceptance rate is 3%. The difference between the two showcases that Harvard is more stringent during admission. However, both universities are tough to get into and follow a tough approach while selecting candidates for the admission. Students must excel in academics and score excellent marks throughout their high school and college to improve their chances of selection.

Yes, Harvard University is a need-blind for international students. This means that students will not be disadvantaged in the UG admission process due to the financial need. Additionally, Harvard promises to meet 100% of the demonstrated need for the admitted students, including international. However, make sure to apply for financial aid as per the deadline. Then, complete the CSS profile, access the IDOC portal and submit the application for financial aid. The total Harvard University cost for the academic year 2025-26 for UG students is going to be around USD 90,426- USD 95,426 (Around INR 77.4 L - 82 L).