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Harvard Summer Programmes 2025 offer Indian students a chance to study rigorous courses, earn credits, and explore their interests.
Harvard’s Pre-College Programme is a two-week summer course offering high school students a glimpse of college life.
As winter fades and summer approaches, a unique opportunity awaits students. During the holiday season, students have the chance to participate in the prestigious Harvard Summer Programme and explore their interests. These programmes are designed for motivated high school students ready to excel in academically rigorous college courses and earn college credits.
By enrolling in these courses, students can gain the confidence to succeed in college by effectively balancing advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and new friendships.
The registration process for these courses is now open. Those interested in participating can refer to this comprehensive guide to the Harvard Summer Programmes 2025.
Harvard Summer Programmes 2025: Courses
Students are encouraged to take time to identify areas that spark their curiosity or challenge their academic and intellectual boundaries. The courses available are as follows:
7-Week Secondary School Programme (SSP):
This programme offers different formats, including:
- 7-Week SSP Residential: Students can live on campus.
- 7-Week SSP Online: Courses and extracurricular activities are delivered entirely online.
- 7-Week SSP Commuting: Students who live nearby can commute to campus while studying.
The 7-Week SSP (Residential, Online, or Commuting) will begin on 21 June and conclude on 9 August.
4-Week Secondary School Programme (SSP):
This fully residential programme offers on-campus courses exclusively. It will run from 13 July to 8 August.
Pre-College Programme:
This intensive two-week summer programme is designed to provide students with a glimpse of college life. Participants live on the Harvard campus and take a college-level course alongside other Pre-College Programme students.
- Session I: 22 June – 3 July
- Session II: 6 July – 18 July
- Session III: 20 July – 1 August
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Harvard Summer Programmes 2025: Important Deadlines
- Applications Opened: 2 December 2024
- Early Application & Priority Financial Aid Deadline: 8 January
- Regular Application & Financial Aid Deadline: 12 February
- Late Application Deadline: 9 April
Harvard Summer Programmes 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Secondary School Programme (SSP):
- Students must graduate from high school and enter college in 2025, 2026, or 2027.
- They must be at least 16 years old by 21 June and under 19 years of age before 31 July.
Pre-College Programme:
- Students must graduate from high school and enter college in 2026 or 2027.
- They must be at least 16 years old by 21 June and under 19 years of age before 31 July.
Harvard Summer Programmes 2025: Documents Required
Students should ensure they have the following documents ready before submitting their application:
- Transcript
- English language proficiency
- Guidance counsellor report
Harvard Summer Programmes 2025: Overall Cost
Applicants must pay a non-refundable $75 (approximately Rs 6,400) application fee. The total cost of the programme depends on the number of courses taken:
- 7-Week Online or Commuting: $4,050 for 4 credits (Rs 3.5 lakh) or $7,900 for 8 credits (Rs 6.83 lakh)
- 7-Week Residential: $14,950 for 8 credits (Rs 12.93 lakh)
- 4-Week Residential: $8,650 for 4 credits (Rs 7.48 lakh)
- Pre-College Programme: $5,800 (approximately Rs 5 lakh)
