Prospective Students

Take on-campus or online classes at Harvard

Enroll in classes held on campus in the evening or in online classes. You’ll study with Harvard faculty and industry experts, for undergraduate or graduate credit or noncredit.

Take the word of our alumni: 98 percent of them report being satisfied with the quality of courses.

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Earn a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree part time

You can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree in a variety of fields. Study part time in the evening and take a selection of online classes for degree credit.

Degrees

• Bachelor’s degree and associate degree in liberal arts
• Master’s degrees:
  • 19 liberal arts fields, including international studies, biology, legal studies, and religion
  • Biotechnology degree
  • Information technology degree
  • Journalism degree
  • Management degree
  • Mathematics for teaching degree
  • Museum studies degree
  • Sustainability and environmental management degree

Admissions

Our admission process is unique. No standardized test scores are required. You exhibit your academic abilities in our classrooms before applying by successfully completing three Extension degree courses. See the admission page in each degree program section for more information.

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Professional certificates

Already have a degree? You can pursue focused study and earn a certificate with just five courses. See Professional Certificates.

Premedical studies

You can take the courses necessary for application to medical school through our Health Careers Program.