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Harvard University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., and a member of the Ivy League. Devoted to excellence in teaching and learning. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
65
TOTAL
RATINGS
614
Updated on: January 17, 2026

Harvard Company Culture

Harvard Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
Harvard's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Manager
A
Executive Team
B+
Leadership
B+
CEO Rating
B
Outlook
B

Harvard CEO

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Drew Gilpin Faust Harvard's CEO
Drew Gilpin Faust
72 /100
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A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Harvard employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Harvard report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
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79% of Harvard employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Harvard employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of Harvard employees call their work environment positive
Environment

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What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Harvard?

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  • How few advancement opportunities there are.

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What unique perks and benefits does Harvard provide?

Asked to all employees at Harvard

  • Super cheap gym.

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How flexible is your work schedule at Harvard?

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  • It really depends on the office or department. I've worked in several, and some are extremely flexible when it comes to schedules. Some...

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Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Harvard?

Asked to all employees at Harvard

  • I meet with department heads and team leads. It took a few months before I got final word I was hired.

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What should I wear for an interview at Harvard?

Asked to all employees at Harvard

  • A suit is the best option. You want to come off as professional but show some personal style.

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What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Harvard?

Asked to all employees at Harvard

  • Why should you work at Harvard, one of the most prestigious Universities in the world?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Harvard applied for 126 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 64% were approved, 34% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Harvard unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 43 were withdrawn by Harvard after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Harvard has a total of 10000 employees

126
Total Applied
  • 64% Granted (81 out of 126)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 126)
  • 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 126)
  • 34% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (43 out of 126)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Harvard

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45%

Harvard currently ranks in the Bottom 45% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Harvard

Bottom
25%

Harvard currently ranks in the Bottom 25% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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eNPS Score
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30%Detractors
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Mission, Vision, & Values

As America’s oldest and most venerable institution of higher learning, Harvard’s mission is to advance new ideas and promote enduring knowledge.

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Harvard Culture At a Glance

Harvard has 10000 employees. 65 employees at Harvard have reviewed Harvard across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 7 days ago.

Overall, the 65 Harvard employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Harvard are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Harvard, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Harvard are generally satisfied with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Harvard are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Harvard believe the environment at Harvard is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Harvard is moderate. About 68% of the employees at Harvard work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Harvard are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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