- Type
- Private
- Country
- USA
About the university
Harvard Medical School's MD is a 4-year programme ranked 1st globally for Medicine (QS 2026), with a perfect research environment score. It accepts approximately 165 students a year and has a 93.5% residency match rate. Students choose between the Pathways and HST curricular tracks and have access to 15 affiliate hospitals and 200+ elective courses. Established 1782.
Documents required
A completed 4-year undergraduate (pre-med) degree with strong coursework in science and math, minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (successful applicants at these five schools average 3.9+); Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score (successful applicants average 520-523 out of 528); English proficiency score (IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL iBT 90-100+, depending on the school); three Letters of Recommendation; Statement of Purpose; academic transcripts (translated if not in English); resume/CV; passport copy; credential evaluation if applicable. Applications filed centrally through AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service), with a secondary application and interview stage at each school.
Accommodation
Total cost of attendance runs USD 121,950 (Year 1) to USD 125,418 (Year 3) per the source, which is USD 45,122-48,590 above the flat USD 76,828 tuition - but this gap covers housing, food, health insurance, books and personal expenses combined, not a separate housing-only figure. Boston/Cambridge is a high cost-of-living area.
Mess & food for Indian students
No Indian-mess-specific detail published on the source for these US medical schools; see the Accommodation / Hostel column for general living-cost figures, which include food.
Visa process & support
Admitted students apply for an F-1 student visa. Requirements include an I-20 from the university (an SEVP-recognised institution), proof of funds covering tuition and living costs, and a visa interview demonstrating intent to return home after study. During the MD, clinical rotations count as full-time study; F-1 students generally cannot work off-campus during the degree. After the MD, graduates entering a US residency program (3-7 years depending on specialty) typically transition to a J-1 or H-1B visa; F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) is less commonly used for MD graduates who move straight into residency via the Match.
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