Which Program Level Fits You?
Harvard offers programmes across undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Use this section to decide which level matches your profile before you check requirements and deadlines.
| Program Level | Overview |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Undergraduate) | Four-year degrees through Harvard College across arts, sciences, engineering, economics, social sciences, and humanities. |
| Master's (Postgraduate Taught) | Specialised master's degrees across Harvard's graduate schools in business, education, public health, design, law, and more. |
| MBA | The Harvard Business School MBA - one of the world's most competitive full-time management programmes. |
| PhD (Research) | Doctoral research across sciences, engineering, humanities, medicine, business, and social sciences with access to world-leading faculty and labs. |
Admission Requirements
Harvard admissions are highly selective and vary by school and programme. Most applicants need a strong academic record, proof of English proficiency (where required), and programme-specific documents such as essays and recommendations.
| Requirement | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic qualifications | Outstanding academic record for the target programme level |
| GPA / grades | Highly competitive; thresholds vary by school and intake |
| SAT / ACT | May be considered for undergraduate applicants where required or recommended |
| GMAT / GRE | Required for selected graduate programmes (confirm on the school page) |
| English proficiency | TOEFL, IELTS, or other accepted tests where proof is required |
| Supporting documents | Essays / SOP, recommendation letters, transcripts, CV, and any portfolio requirements |
How to Apply
Every study level follows a similar application process, although deadlines, admission criteria, and required documents vary by programme.
- Undergraduate - choose your programme — Choose your preferred programme and apply through the Common Application or other accepted application platform.
- Undergraduate - submit documents — Submit academic transcripts and supporting documents, and meet English language and programme-specific requirements.
- Undergraduate - accept your offer — Receive and accept your admission offer.
- Postgraduate - apply online — Apply through the relevant Harvard graduate school's online application portal and upload academic transcripts and supporting documents.
- Postgraduate - meet requirements and accept — Meet programme-specific admission requirements, receive your admission decision, and accept your offer.
- Begin your U.S. student visa process — After accepting your offer, begin your U.S. student visa process.
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