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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- Private
- Founded
- 1936
- Location
- USA, United States
- Total Students
- 2,000
- International Students
- 500
- Website
- https://www.hks.harvard.edu
Official website
www.hks.harvard.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#5
IELTS Required
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- Application Fee: $100
- Insurance: $2,000
- Hostel: $12,000
- Tuition: $53,000
- Tuition (International): $12,000
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$26,667 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
Sector mix (from placements)
Finance: 20Consulting: 25Technology: 40
Top Recruiters
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Student Life
2,000 students (500 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: USA, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibraryResearch CentersStudent HousingConference FacilitiesDining Services
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 12.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 12.5%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 100
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
