Harvard University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Harvard University is one of the world's most prestigious universities. For undergraduates it offers need-based financial aid that applies to international students on the same terms, meeting full demonstrated need without loans. Graduate funding is handled by each school, and PhD programs are generally fully funded. There is no separate merit scholarship: financial need is assessed alongside or after admission.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Harvard College tuition 2026-27: $62,226; total with housing, food, health and student services $91,634.
Available programmes (5)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health
OtherFully Funded9 majorsNovember 15, 2026 - View Details
Harvard College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Undergraduates (Fall 2027)
BachelorFully Funded45 majorsJanuary 1, 2027 - View Details
Harvard Loeb Fellowship at the Graduate School of Design
OtherPartially Funded4 majorsJanuary 5, 2027 - View Details
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships at Harvard 2027–2028
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsFebruary 1, 2027 - View Details
Harvard Griffin GSAS Fellowships for Doctoral Studies
PhDFully Funded50 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Cambridge, MA · United States
Life and living
Cambridge, MA · United States
Living in Cambridge, MA
A small city next to Boston, home to two of the world’s most famous universities, Harvard and MIT — with very high living costs.
Student housing
Harvard GSAS estimates 2026-27 living expenses at about USD 3,540 a month in university housing and USD 3,770 in shared off-campus housing.
Transport for students
The MBTA student semester LinkPass costs USD 320 for fall 2026 with unlimited subway and bus rides, sold through participating universities.
Top landmarks
Harvard Yard
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MIT campus and museum
Charles River
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Boston Freedom Trail (nearby)
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:U.S. Census BureauHarvard GSAS – Cost of attendance 2026-27Northeastern – MBTA semester pass Fall 2026
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFaculties and programmes
11 faculties · 56 programmes
Faculties and programmes
11 faculties · 56 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Harvard College & Griffin GSAS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor, PhD
- Archaeology· Bachelor, PhD
- Astronomy· Bachelor, PhD
- Biology· Bachelor, PhD
- Chemistry· Bachelor, PhD
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor, PhD
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, PhD
- Geology· Bachelor, PhD
- History· Bachelor, PhD
- International Relations· PhD
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor, PhD
- Mathematics· Bachelor, PhD
- Music· Bachelor, PhD
- Philosophy· Bachelor, PhD
- Physics· Bachelor, PhD
- Political Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Psychology· Bachelor, PhD
- Sociology· Bachelor, PhD
- Statistics
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor, PhD
John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Materials Science & Engineering· PhD
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
Harvard Business School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· PhD
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance
- Marketing
Harvard Law School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
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Harvard Medical School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· PhD
- General Medicine· Master
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· PhD
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
MasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health
- Statistics
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
MasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
Harvard Graduate School of Education
MasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Master
- Educational Psychology
Harvard Kennedy School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Economics
- International Relations· Master
- Political Science
Harvard Graduate School of Design
MasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Harvard Divinity School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Theology & Religious Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Research & training.
The latest deadline we have is November 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.harvard.edu. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#4
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