Harvard University

Harvard University is a globally recognized university highly acclaimed for high-quality education in a range of academic fields. It was established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University is a member of the highly acclaimed Ivy League Universities. Being distinguished for academic excellence, Harvard University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctoral courses in a wide range of academic disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, engineering, science, etc. Harvard University supports Interdisciplinary education where students can integrate courses from different disciplines. 

Harvard University continues to rank among some of the best universities in the world.  Harvard University ranks 4th globally in QS World University Rankings. Harvard University has been consistent in ranking among the top 5 universities in the world. Some of the courses at Harvard University such as Business and Economics, Clinical Medicine, Cell Biology, etc globally rank 1st. 

There is a total of 29 courses at Harvard University that rank among the top 10 courses in the world. Courses at Harvard University are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. 

Harvard University offers a high-quality learning experience to its students with the support of distinguished faculty. Harvard University has 12 schools and institutes for different departments. Harvard University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees through these schools and institutes. Some of the prominent schools of Harvard University are Harvard College, Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School. Harvard University boasts an extensive library system with over 70 libraries which are house to the largest academic collection in the world.

Harvard University fosters an environment of intellectual growth and leadership with historic architecture and beautiful grounds. It is also a center of a vibrant intellectual and cultural environment where students from different ethnicities learn and live together. Harvard University is committed to promoting research and innovation with its numerous research institutes and initiatives. It offers cutting-edge facilities for a vibrant student life with an emphasis on excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

Harvard University allows students to pay their course fees in easy installments. Students can register for a Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) by paying a $35 fee per semester. Students must ensure that all their prior installments are paid to remain eligible for a Monthly Payment Plan (MPP). Students can also apply for loans at the Financial Aid Office of Harvard University. Besides this Harvard University also provides need-based Harward scholarships to over 55 percent of students.  Students can also secure scholarships from outside the university through secondary schools, corporations, parental employers, civic organizations, the National Merit Scholarship Programs, and the ROTC.

Harvard University evaluates students based on examination formats and patterns depending on the course, department, and level of study. Harvard University conducts midterm examinations halfway through the semester which include multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, essays, or problem-solving tasks. Final examinations are conducted at the end of the semester. The final examination is comprehensive and covers all the course material. Students enrolled in PhD programs are required to complete the mandatory coursework in the initial years. After finishing the coursework, PhD candidates begin their work on original research in their selected area of research. After the research is complete, students prepare a dissertation/thesis to state the outcome of their research. At last, they have to appear for a grand viva where they have to defend their research outcome before the departmental research committee.