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.
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 147 subject rankings
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Subject Rankings
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39 subjectsTHE
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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| 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 | 6 | 89.8 | 2026 |
| Law | 6 | 82.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 8 | 93.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 8 | 90.3 | 2026 |
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