Rankings
How every major ranking places Harvard University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 27 | $59,048 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 18 | $59,048 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 14 | $59,048 | See → |
| Social sciences | 13 | $59,048 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 12 | $59,048 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $59,048 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 10 | $59,048 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 10 | $59,048 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 9 | $59,048 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $59,048 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $59,048 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $59,048 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $59,048 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $59,048 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $59,048 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at Harvard University
The job market for Harvard University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Harvard University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $59,048 a year. Most courses last 4 years. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $59,048, humanities & languages $59,048.
How is Harvard University ranked?
Harvard University is ranked #5 by QS (2026), #5 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #1 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Accounting & Finance (#1) and Anthropology (#1).
How many postgraduate courses does Harvard University offer?
143 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (27), medicine & clinical health (18) and arts, design & creative studies (14).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Harvard University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.