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Harvard University

Cambridge, United States · Ivy League · Founded 1636
#2
Consensus Rank 2026
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 2026, #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 2026
#5
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#3
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#1
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#1
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

Subject rankings

Harvard University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
History #1
Life Sciences & Medicine #1 #1
Biological Sciences #1 #1 #1
Medicine / Clinical #1 #1 #1
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #1 #1 #1
Psychology #1 #5 #1 #1
Natural / Physical Sciences #1 #2
Environmental Science #1 #18 #9
Social Sciences & Management #1 #4
Accounting & Finance #1 #2
Business & Management #1 #4
Economics & Econometrics #1 #2 #1
Law #1 #6 #1
Marketing #1
Political Science & IR #1 #1
Public Administration #1 #28
Sociology #1 #1
Statistics #3 #1
Engineering & Technology #9 #1 #58
Biotechnology #1 #1
Public Health #1 #1
Arts & Humanities #2 #5 #4
Chemistry #2 #9 #20
Physics & Astronomy #2 #8 #2
Anthropology #2
Education #2 #6 #11 #20
Earth & Geosciences #4 #2 #3
English Language & Literature #3
Modern Languages #3
Theology & Religious Studies #3
Communication & Media #3 #76-100
Materials Science #6 #3 #18
Dentistry #13 #3
Clinical & Health #3
Archaeology #4
Mathematics #4 #11 #5
Biomedical Engineering #4
Automation & Control #4
History of Art #6
Architecture #7
Linguistics #7
Computer Science #7 #8 #19 #29
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #7
Development Studies #7
Artificial Intelligence #8 #12 #57
Business & Economics #8
Philosophy #9
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #12 #101-150 #118
Performing Arts #20
Agriculture & Forestry #301-400 #26
Art & Design #35
Nursing #36
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #46 #42
Library & Information Science #43
Food Science & Technology #101-150 #83
Polymer Science #108
Energy Science & Engineering #151-200 #144
Geography #151-200
Chemical Engineering #201-300
Veterinary Science #201-300
Telecommunication Engineering #301-400

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 2026, #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 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · 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
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