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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Harvard University is an Ivy League research university offering education across engineering, computing, science, medicine, business, design, law, policy and the humanities.

Last reviewed 6 Aug 2026

About Harvard University

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional schools and facilities throughout the Boston area.

Its academic structure includes Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Law School and the Graduate School of Design.

Harvard Engineering provides education and research in applied mathematics, applied physics, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, environmental science, materials, mechanical engineering and computational science.

Relevant aerospace-connected research includes fluid mechanics, soft and solid mechanics, robotics, controls, machine learning, materials, energy, climate systems, computation and advanced design.

Harvard offers selected terminal master’s programmes in data science, computational science and engineering, design engineering and engineering sciences, alongside doctoral programmes across engineering and applied science.

Ranking Information

Harvard University is regularly included among leading international universities. Numeric ranking positions vary by methodology, discipline and year.

Accreditation

Harvard University has recognised United States degree-awarding authority and institutional accreditation. Professional accreditation should be verified at programme level.

Available Programmes

FeaturedScholarship

Master in Design Engineering

Harvard UniversityUnited States of America

A two-year interdisciplinary master's combining engineering, design, systems thinking and innovation to solve complex real-world technical and societal challenges.

Master'sOn Campus2 years full-timeMechanical Engineering

$64,000 per year

Harvard Graduate School of Design lists 2026–27 master's tuition at USD 64,000 for two semesters per academic year. The MDE is a two-year programme. Future-year tuition may change, and health insurance, fees, housing and living costs are additional.

FeaturedScholarship

Master of Science in Data Science

Harvard UniversityUnited States of America

An interdisciplinary data science master's combining computer science, statistics, machine learning and advanced computational methods across three or more semesters.

Master'sOn Campus1.5 academic years minimumComputer & AI

$67,504 per year

Harvard Griffin GSAS lists 2026–27 first-year tuition for the Data Science SM as USD 67,504. The programme normally requires at least three semesters, so total tuition depends on the student's enrolment pattern. Living expenses and other fees are additional.