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      Harvard University Reviews

      4.2

      85% would recommend to a friend

      (4,069 total reviews)

      Alan Garber

      83% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Harvard University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,069 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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      5.0
      6 Jun 2026

      Flexible hours and growth opportunities, but requires accountability

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      Pros

      Flexible working hours and many projects that offer opportunities for development and progression.

      Cons

      May not be suitable for those who require close supervision. Independence and reliability is essential.

      5.0
      27 Apr 2016

      Awesome possum

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      Pros

      It's Harvard University. Great resources and people. Cold winters and campus full of geniuses and big egos. Cold long winters and mild summers.

      Cons

      -The weather; although this winter was pretty mild, every year the weather has started to bother me a little bit more. I've spend 21 years in New England and by now would be perfectly happy never to see seasons again. -The core--please don't get me started on the future of the core at this point -High real estate prices, heavy tourism, and strict carding in the Square. I think you can trace a very large portion of Harvard's lacking social life to the combination of these factors.

      4.0
      8 Oct 2013

      Great

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      Pros

      Free tuition to two classes a semester

      Cons

      Culture is very hierarchical and somewhat close-minded

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