What is an HBCU and why Indian students should consider studying at Howard University?
HBCU means Historically Black College and University. Forbes and LinkedIn named Howard Uni as #1 HBCU in the U.S. There are 14 colleges and schools of this university. It is a leader in STEM fields. Also, note that Howard Uni is the only HBCU to ever hold R1 status.
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Yes. Howard University's Master of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). For 2027, the admission intake for this course is just in Fall 2027.
While studying in Washington D.C and studying the MPH course, the students will be in short distance from leading p
Some of the subject rankings of Howard University as per U.S. News 2026 rankings are-
| Subjects | Rankings 2026 |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management MBA | #76 |
| UG Business | #88 |
| Chemical Engineering PG | #106 |
| Civil Engineering PG | #114 |
| Electrical Engineering PG | #125 |
No, GRE is not required for admission to Howard University MS in CS course. Those who want to take admission to this university must have an Undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.0. Other application materials required for this course are-
- SOP (500 - 1,000 words)
- Three LORs
- Resume
- Transcripts of
Founded in 1867, Howard University is one of the leading research universities in the U.S. The main campus of this university is home to 256 acres of land across the district of Maryland and Columbia. The university's main campus is in Northwest D.C. While studying at this university, students can e
Yes, international students at Howard are eligible for a need-based financial aid. These students are required to submit an IFSAA. This has to be submitted before the deadlines. The processing time is up to 14 business days from the date the Office of Financial Aid get the completed IFSAA file. 
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