The school aims to train students to be effective leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. In conclusion, Harvard University refers to the entire university, while Harvard Kennedy School is one of the professional schools within the university, specialized in public policy and administration.

Harvard Kennedy School has routinely ranked as the best, or among the best, of the world's public policy graduate schools.

Acceptance rates, such as the 15- 20% rate at Harvard Kennedy School, serve as a crucial metric for understanding the selectivity and competitiveness of an institution. A lower acceptance rate implies a more competitive environment where only a fraction of applicants are admitted.

Harvard Kennedy School is ranked 1 in Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. On this page you can see how the university is ranked on international rankings and find out what students are saying about their study experience.