United States Rankings 2025
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#4 Globally · #2 in United StatesPrivate

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA, United States Est. 1636 QS Score 96.5 · 2025
"Veritas"
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About

Harvard University is the oldest university in the United States, established in 1636. It is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world, comprising 12 degree-granting schools and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Harvard has educated 8 US Presidents, 160+ Nobel laureates, and more than 50 Fields Medal winners.

Rankings · 2025

#4
QS Global Rank
#2
National Rank
96.5
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score96.5 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025

Key Achievements

  • 2025#4 QS World University Rankings
  • 2024#1 Academic Reputation globally — 12 consecutive years
  • 2023160+ Nobel laureates among faculty and alumni
  • 20228 US Presidents among its alumni
  • 2020Largest university endowment in the world: $53.2 billion

Courses Offered

Juris Doctor (JD)Master of Laws (LLM)Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)International Law

At a Glance

  • Students
    23,000
  • International
    24%
  • Founded
    1636
  • Campus
    209 acres
  • Type
    Private

Contact & Location

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