Harvard University campus
Cambridge, United States
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Harvard University

Cambridge·university
Scholarship available

#4

QS Rank

$58,000

Tuition/yr

35,340

Enrollment

About Harvard University

Harvard University is the world's most prestigious Ivy League institution, consistently ranked #1 globally. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard offers unparalleled excellence across all disciplines from business (Harvard Business School) to medicine, law, and sciences. The university attracts the world's brightest minds and offers exceptional resources for research and learning. Harvard's vast alumni network spans government, business, academia, and technology sectors worldwide. International students benefit from need-blind admissions, comprehensive financial aid, and a globally diverse student body. Graduates enter top positions at leading organizations worldwide.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#4
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#4
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#5
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#1

Campus & Location

Province

MA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,800–3,000/mo | Food: USD 500–800/mo | Boston metro; MIT/Harvard area. High cost but world-class biotech and tech career access.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(4)

Master in Data Science

John A. Paulson School of Engineering

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$56k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Nursing & Health Sciences
Master's~$56k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fall

Harvard MBA

Harvard Business School

Business & Management
MBA~$76k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

John A. Paulson School of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$56k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.harvard.edu. Information may change — verify with Harvard University’s official website before applying.