QS #5 · 2026 United States
Harvard University
哈佛大学
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1636.
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1 Harvard College (all majors)
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| IELTS | 7.5 overall |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 100 overall |
| Duolingo | 130 |
Test not strictly required, but recommended for non-English-medium applicants.
Academic
| GPA | No minimum; admitted students top of class (~4.0 / SAT 1500+) |
|---|---|
| A-Level | A*A*A* in 3+ relevant subjects |
| IB | 42+ with 7,7,6 HL |
| AP | 8+ APs scoring 5 typical |
| OSSD (Ontario) | Top-6 U/M ≥ 95% |
Admissions tests
SAT or ACT required from 20252 teacher + 1 counselor letters
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-17