Harvard University Graduate School Admission Results

About 10,960 results

This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Harvard University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Harvard University

Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an iconic Ivy League institution renowned for its academic excellence, historic significance, and influential alumni network. It is home to esteemed schools such as Harvard Business School, Harvard ... Law School, and Harvard Medical School, all of which are celebrated for their rigorous programs and groundbreaking research. Harvard's commitment to fostering a diverse, intellectually vibrant community and its significant contributions to various fields of study solidify its reputation as a global leader in higher education.

Summary

The Harvard University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria. Data Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Physics had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, underscoring its rigorous selection process. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Computer Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive standards. Biostatistics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Public Policy had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its stringent criteria. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Philosophy experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its selective standards. BBS (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
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Pure Mathematics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
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Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International

Got a generic email to check the portal site.

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Technology And Operations Management PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
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Biological Sciences In Public Health PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American

No email notification

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Comparative Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
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Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International

0a/2w/4r

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Bioengineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19

All the first-round offers were sent out

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Urban Planning Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
GRE 167
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.85

Call from Prof. Forsyth. Open House on Apr. 8!

Harvard University
3.5 Master Of Architecture Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GPA 3.64

We regret to inform you that after careful consideration of your application, the Admissions Committee is unable to offer you admission to the Master in Architecture (March I), professional degree (3.5 years) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. We would like to underscore that the Committee is keenly aware that there are many strong candidates whom we are unable to admit. We very much appreciate your interest in the Harvard GSD and wish you the best in your educational and career pursuits.

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History And East Asian Languages PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 152
GRE V 166
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 4.00

Received an e-mail to check the website. Apparently I barely missed the mark! I will let it play out and see what happens in the end.

Harvard University
International Education Development Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 159
GRE V 157
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.71

Asked to login to account for decision. No funding mentioned in letter.

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Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 170
GRE V 170
GRE AW 6.00
GPA 3.93

5a/4r/5p

Harvard University
Public Policy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American

Email to check portal

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Bioinformatics And Integrative Genomics (BIG) PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
American

Grilled during interviews, surprised I wasn't rejected straight away.

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Policy Economy And Government PhD PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
International
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Population Health Sciences - Epidemiology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American

Interviewed via Skype on 1/10, said I would receive final decision late Jan/early Feb

Harvard University
Materials Science And Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 165
GRE V 170
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.80

Two offers on a same day. Super excited! Wish everyone good luck! And happy Chinese New Year

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Education HDLT PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International

Got my master's from HGSE and absolutely love it here. Thrilled to be able to stay!

Harvard University
(EECS) Electrical Engineering And Computer Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GPA 3.60

AI/ML 3 papers, 1 in learning theory top journal, 2 in pure math in middle class journals, all first author. 3 strong lors. Super excited, no GRE and Toefl. Master in CS and math, bachelor in mathematics. Good luck

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Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F20
International

Has anyone heard back from the EE program? Is an interview necessary for admission?