What are the overall rankings at Harvard University?

Harvard University is one of the top ranked universities by some of the different ranking bodies. The university has a ranking of #3 in the world and #2 in the USA by the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2027. It can bem considered the best in the world too.
The rankings of the university by different ra
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Here are some of the top international rankings where Harvard scores extremely well:
In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Harvard is ranked #3 globally among all universities worldwide.
In the latest THE World Reputation Rankings 2025 — a survey of academic experts w
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UK's the closest equivalent to Harvard University in terms of global reputation, selectivity and historic prestige is the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge, collectively known as Oxbridge.
Harvard reads your school transcripts in the context of your specific school and educational system. The Harvard admissions team looks for the following when evaluating your application:
- Excellent grades (ideally 95% or above in Class 12th board exams)
- Take the most challenging classes available
- Strong
Yes, Indian students can apply to Harvard University directly after completing Class 12th. The university does not have any gap-year requirement. Students whose top choice for studying in the US is Harvard, are advised to apply during the Restrictive Early Action intake (Nov 1) instead of waiting fo
The Harvard Business School enrolls the highest number of Indians at Harvard (115). The Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences comes close second with 107 students enrolled.
The top 5 Harvard schools with the highest number of Indian student enrollment are mentioned below:
Harvard School | Indian Students Enrolled |
|---|---|
Harvard Business School | 115 |
Harvard GSAS | 107 |
Harvard Kennedy School | 71 |
Harvard Extension School | 67 |
Harvard Graduate School of Design | 41 |
Harvard enrolled 545 Indian students as of Fall 2025, a 31% drop from 788 in Fall 2024. China had the highest international student enrollment, with 1,452 students.
To know more, check oira.harvard.edu.
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