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title: "Harvard University vs University of Chicago: Which is more popular by branded search?"
description: "Which is more popular in search, Harvard University or University of Chicago? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Globally sought US universities set worldwide. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Harvard University vs University of Chicago: Which is more popular by branded search?

Which is more popular in search, Harvard University or University of Chicago? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Globally sought US universities set worldwide. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Compared**: Harvard University and University of Chicago
- **Competitive set**: Globally sought US universities
- **Market**: Global
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Harvard University Share of Search**: 22%
- **University of Chicago Share of Search**: 3.3%

## Which is more popular in search, Harvard University or University of Chicago?

- In August 2026, Harvard University had more branded searches than University of Chicago among globally sought US universities worldwide. Harvard University was estimated to have 1.8M branded searches compared to University of Chicago’s 275K, and held a 22% Share of Search versus University of Chicago’s 3.3%.
- Harvard University was ahead of University of Chicago in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harvard University’s estimated Share of Search among globally sought US universities worldwide moved from 19.5% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.8M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, University of Chicago’s estimated Share of Search among globally sought US universities worldwide moved from 3.8% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 356K to 275K.

## How did search popularity change for globally sought US universities worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, University of Chicago rose from 15th to 14th among globally sought US universities worldwide.

## Month by month

| Month | Harvard University estimated searches | Harvard University Share of Search | Harvard University rank | University of Chicago estimated searches | University of Chicago Share of Search | University of Chicago rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | 1.8M | 19.5% | 1 | 356K | 3.8% | 15 |
| Nov 2025 | 1.7M | 20.2% | 1 | 275K | 3.4% | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 1.4M | 8.1% | 2 | 256K | 1.5% | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 1.7M | 20.3% | 1 | 239K | 2.9% | 16 |
| Feb 2026 | 1.5M | 20.2% | 1 | 239K | 3.2% | 14 |
| Mar 2026 | 1.8M | 19.7% | 1 | 366K | 3.9% | 12 |
| Apr 2026 | 1.7M | 18.3% | 1 | 300K | 3.3% | 15 |
| May 2026 | 1.7M | 19.2% | 1 | 292K | 3.4% | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 1.5M | 20.9% | 1 | 226K | 3.1% | 16 |
| Jul 2026 | 1.5M | 22.1% | 1 | 226K | 3.3% | 15 |
| Aug 2026 | 1.8M | 22% | 1 | 275K | 3.3% | 14 |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harvard University’s and University of Chicago’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

- **Harvard University**: Measured on the search terms “harvard”, “harvard university” and “harvard university usa”, summed into one figure.
- **University of Chicago**: Measured on the search terms “uchicago” and “university of chicago”, summed into one figure.

- [Harvard University profile](/demand/global-en/brands/harvard-university)
- [University of Chicago profile](/demand/global-en/brands/university-of-chicago)
- [All globally sought US universities worldwide](/demand/global-en/categories/globally-sought-us-universities): The set both shares are measured inside, 17 brands.

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is more popular in search, Harvard University or University of Chicago?

In August 2026, Harvard University had more branded searches than University of Chicago among globally sought US universities worldwide. Harvard University was estimated to have 1.8M branded searches compared to University of Chicago’s 275K, and held a 22% Share of Search versus University of Chicago’s 3.3%.

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