- QS World Rankings (Physics & Astronomy): #2 globally in 2024 & 2025.
- Times Higher Education (Physical Sciences): Tied for #2 globally in 2025.
- U.S. News & World Report: Ranks Harvard highly, often #2 in Physics globally.
Harvard's Physics department is a world leader, consistently recognized in the top tier for its research and reputation, usually trading spots with MIT and Stanford for the top positions in physics subject rankings.