At Harvard Extension School, we offer multiple paths to enrollment. Whether you want to fill a knowledge gap in a single course or gain a set of new skills through a certificate or degree, you’ll find an accessible path to meet your goals.
Explore our paths of study below. All figures are based on 2020–21 tuition rate for 4-credit courses.
Registering for a Course
| At a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nearly 1,000 courses All online in 2020–21 | Open enrollment No application required | 2020–21 tuition for 4-credit courses $1,880 for undergraduate $2,900 for graduate $1,500 for noncredit |
Next Steps
Courses are offered during 15-week fall and spring terms, as well as a 3-week intensive January term. You can also take summer courses through Harvard Summer School.
- Explore the course catalog.
- Learn more about when and how to register.
Beginning a Certificate
| Undergraduate Certificates at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open enrollment No application required | 3 courses All online in 2020–21 | $5,640 Total estimated cost |
| Graduate Certificates at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open enrollment No application required | 3–5 courses All online for 2020–21 | $8,700–$14,500 Total estimated cost |
Next Steps
- Explore a graduate or undergraduate certificate that interests you.
- Learn more about pursuing a certificate.
- Browse the courses for your certificate of interest in the the certificate course search.
Getting Started on a Degree
| Master’s Degrees at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Earn your way in: Excel in 1–3 degree courses to qualify for admission | 10–12 courses All online for 2020–21 | $29,000–$34,800 Total estimated cost |
| Bachelor’s Degree at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Earn your way in: Excel in 3 degree courses to qualify for admission | 16–32 courses All online for 2020–21 Up to 64 transfer credits accepted | $30,080–$60,160 Total estimated cost |
Next Steps
- Explore a graduate degree program or undergraduate degree program field of interest.
- Review the admission and degree requirements for the program that interests you.
- Use the degree degree course search for your program to find the one to three degree courses needed for admission.
Pursue Premedical Studies
To prepare for medical or dental school, you may fill in gaps from your prior undergraduate education by simply registering for a few medical science courses. Or, you may apply to the Premedical Program to complete all the pre-med coursework, secure advising, and apply for sponsorship.
Next Steps
- Explore courses in medical sciences.
- Learn about applying to the Premedical Program.
