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Harvard University reviews

4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(4,075 total reviews)

Alan Garber

81% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

Harvard University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,075 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Harvard University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews
5.0
Apr 9, 2015

Admissions

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Admissions - Busy position, but ample room for growth

Cons

Admissions - Lots of hours and high expectations

3.0
Mar 26, 2015

So you've made it to prestigious Harvard. My condolences...

Post doctoral fellow
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Harvard is highly prestigious and as such would make a great addition to your CV. It is also a very good place to make a lot of good connections, if you play it right.

Cons

Probably the worst university I've been to, by far. All the PIs are used to get talented and bright people to work in their groups because Harvard's reputation is a good magnet for such, however as a result the PI don't know how to guide you. In fact, they don't really feel responsible or care for you, so if you don't like it or don't get the results they want, there are many others out there waiting to replace you.

5.0
Mar 7, 2015

Great Place To Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Harvard is a large institution, so, if you want to, you can move within the institution. Benefits are good. Colleagues are bright and engaged.

Cons

As with any place, your own individual manager can be great or difficult.

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