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Harvard University
About
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named in 1639 for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 124 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,680
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 19,178
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
45 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 1 | 97.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1 | 97.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =2 | 96.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 3 | 91.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 4 | 92.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 5 | 89.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 5 | 88.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 6 | 89.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 6 | 82.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 8 | 93.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 8 | 90.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
50 subjectsQS
47 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsorganization
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Harvard University?
Harvard University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 5, THE Rank =5, ARWU Rank 1, US News Rank 1.
When was Harvard University founded?
Harvard University was founded in 1636.
What are the top subjects at Harvard University?
Top subjects at Harvard University include: Clinical Medicine, Surgery, Biology and Biochemistry, Economics & Econometrics, Social Sciences and Public Health.
Where is Harvard University located?
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, United States.