Harvard University

Cambridge, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1636

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Harvard University ranks #2 globally — #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #3 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #1 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #1 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Harvard University places #2 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

— unchanged vs 2026

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Cambridge, United States

Founded

1636

Total students

≈ 25,000

International students

≈ 25%

Group

Ivy League

Official site

harvard.edu

Subject rankings

Harvard University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

History

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Life Sciences & Medicine

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Biological Sciences

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Medicine / Clinical

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Pharmacy & Pharmacology

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Psychology

Natural / Physical Sciences

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Environmental Science

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#18

Social Sciences & Management

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Accounting & Finance

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Business & Management

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Economics & Econometrics

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Law

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Marketing

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Political Science & IR

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Public Administration

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#28

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Sociology

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Statistics

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Engineering & Technology

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#58

Biotechnology

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Public Health

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Arts & Humanities

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Chemistry

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#20

Physics & Astronomy

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Anthropology

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Education

#11

#20

Earth & Geosciences

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English Language & Literature

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Modern Languages

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Theology & Religious Studies

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Communication & Media

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#76-100

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Materials Science

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#18

Dentistry

#13

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Clinical & Health

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Archaeology

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Mathematics

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#11

Biomedical Engineering

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Automation & Control

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History of Art

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Architecture

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Linguistics

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Computer Science

#19

#29

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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Development Studies

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Artificial Intelligence

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#12

#57

Business & Economics

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Philosophy

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#12

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#101-150

#118

Performing Arts

#20

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Agriculture & Forestry

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#301-400

#26

Art & Design

#35

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Nursing

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#36

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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

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#46

#42

Library & Information Science

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#43

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Food Science & Technology

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#101-150

#83

Polymer Science

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#108

Energy Science & Engineering

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#151-200

#144

Geography

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#151-200

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Chemical Engineering

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#201-300

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Veterinary Science

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#201-300

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Telecommunication Engineering

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#301-400

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Harvard University ranked in the world in 2026?

Harvard University ranks #5 in QS 2027, #3 in THE 2026, #1 in ARWU 2025 and #1 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #2 globally.

Is Harvard University a Ivy League university?

Yes. Harvard University is a member of the Ivy League.

When was Harvard University founded?

Harvard University was founded in 1636.

What percentage of Harvard University students are international?

Approximately 25% of Harvard University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Harvard University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/harvard/

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