Harvard University, founded in 1636, is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the campus hosts one of the world's most respected academic brands.
Harvard's 12 schools — including Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School and Harvard Medical School — offer programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels across 100+ disciplines.
Alumni include 8 U.S. Presidents, 161 Nobel laureates and countless Pulitzer Prize winners. Harvard ranks consistently in the QS World University Rankings top 5 and operates one of the largest research budgets of any university worldwide.
Harvard offers an academic ecosystem of 12 schools spanning more than 100 disciplines:
The academic year runs in two semesters from September to May. Harvard's "shopping week" lets students sample classes during the first week before locking in their schedule.
Harvard's campus sits in Cambridge along the Charles River, just 5 km from downtown Boston. Historic landmarks such as Harvard Yard, Memorial Hall and Widener Library form the academic core.
Cambridge and Boston together form one of the densest academic regions in the world, home to MIT, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Tufts and dozens more top institutions.
The MBTA Red Line subway connects campus to downtown Boston in 15 minutes; Logan International Airport is a 25-minute ride.
Undergraduates spend their first year in Harvard Yard freshman dorms. After that, students live for three years in one of 12 upper-class Houses, each with its own dining hall, library and social spaces.
Graduate students have access to Harvard-subsidized apartments across Cambridge and Boston, ranging from $1,800–$2,400/month for studios to $2,400–$3,200/month for one-bedrooms.
For off-campus options, the Harvard Off-Campus Housing Office maintains an official listing of landlords and roommate matches.
Harvard graduates rank at the top of the global job market. McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Google, Meta and Tesla each hire hundreds of Harvard interns and graduates every year.
The Office of Career Services (OCS) provides career advising, CV reviews, mock interviews and networking events. The Crimson Careers portal curates 12,000+ active job listings.
The Harvard Alumni Association has 400,000+ members and runs regional clubs in 200+ countries, forming a deeply active networking network. The average starting salary for graduates is $95,000+.
Harvard admission is highly competitive — the undergraduate acceptance rate hovers at 3–4% in recent years.
Undergraduate: Apply via the Common Application or Coalition App. Restrictive Early Action deadline is 1 November, regular decision is 1 January. SAT or ACT (test-optional but a strong score helps), two teacher recommendations, a personal essay and any school-specific supplements are required.
Graduate: Deadlines fall between December and February depending on the program. Standard requirements include undergraduate GPA, GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS, a statement of purpose and 2–3 reference letters.
Doctoral: A master's degree, research proposal, prior contact with faculty advisers and supporting publications are typical.
Harvard's 2025–2026 fees for international students (annual):
Harvard offers need-based aid to 55% of undergraduates. Families earning less than $85,000/year pay zero tuition.
Harvard's financial aid program is among the most generous in the world:
Harvard's "demonstrate need, get help" policy keeps admission decisions need-blind for applicants.
Harvard's academic infrastructure is world-class:
Each House has its own dining hall, library, music room and gym.
Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Phone: +1 (617) 495-1000
Undergraduate Admissions: college@harvard.edu
Graduate Admissions: Program-specific — see the admissions page
Web: https://www.harvard.edu
International Office: Harvard International Office (HIO), 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Smith Campus Center 864 — for visa, orientation and residency questions. Open: Monday–Friday 9:00-17:00.
For Turkey-based applicants, free consultation is available via Averroes Study: program selection, application preparation, visa process and accommodation referrals.
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