Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Checked September 26, 2026

Harvard is the oldest university in the United States, a private institution in Cambridge near Boston. Undergraduates study at Harvard College in a liberal arts and sciences setting, while the wider university includes well-known graduate and professional schools in law, business, medicine, government and more.

Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 62,226 per year tuition (Harvard College, 2026-27); total estimated cost of attendance USD 95,134-100,134 plus required health insurance of USD 4,954 unless covered
IntakesFall (late August/September) for first-year undergraduates; graduate intakes vary by school
English requirementUndergraduate: no English proficiency exam required for first-year or transfer applicants; TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores may be submitted optionally.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Undergraduate Restrictive Early Action (Fall 2027 entry)1 November 2026
Undergraduate Regular Decision (Fall 2027 entry)1 January 2027
GraduateVaries by school and program

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.