Stanford University

Stanford University

"Change the world."

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At a Glance

Accept Rate 4%
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Ranking #3 (QS)
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About Stanford University

Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. It is renowned for its academic excellence, research output, and entrepreneurial spirit. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford has been instrumental in the development of many technology companies and has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. The university is organized into seven schools, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Rankings & Recognition

#3
QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Association of American Universities Universitas 21 Independent Colleges of Northern California

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Stanford University's global standing for that metric.

Academic Reputation 100/100#100/100#5
Employer Reputation 100/100#100/100#3
Faculty / Student 100/100#100/100#17
Citations / Faculty 99.7/100#99.7/100#24
Intl. Faculty 94.2/100#94.2/100#188
Intl. Students 73.5/100#73.5/100#261
Intl. Student Diversity 76.1/100#76.1/100#230
Intl. Research Network 96.5/100#96.5/100#49
Employment Outcomes 100/100#100/100#2
Sustainability 95.4/100#95.4/100#19

Key Facts

17,246 Total Students
2,288 Faculty
5:1 StudentΓÇôFaculty
3.68% Acceptance Rate
650 Clubs
98% Retention (Yr1)
92% Graduation Rate

Popular Programs

Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Business Administration (MBA) Law (JD) Medicine (MD)

Application Details

Application Fee $90
Avg. TAT 2–4 weeks
Next Intake Rolling
Intake Seasons Year-round
Programs Offered 9
Avg. Scholarship Need-based
Annual Living Cost Varies

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS AcademicMost undergraduate programsIELTS Academic
TOEFL iBTAccepted at most institutionsTOEFL iBT
PTE AcademicWidely acceptedPTE Academic
DuolingoAccepted by select programsDuolingo

Study Abroad & Visa Details

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Career Outcomes

$120K Median Salary

Where Graduates Land

Google Apple Meta Microsoft Amazon McKinsey & Company Goldman Sachs Tesla Genentech Stanford University

Faculty & Alumni

Faculty with PhD β€” 99% Faculty Industry Exp. β€” 40% Alumni in Fortune 500 β€” 25 Alumni in Leadership β€” 40 Alumni Startups

Notable Alumni

Larry Page Sergey Brin Reese Witherspoon Tiger Woods Sandra Day O'Connor Herbert Hoover Elon Musk (transferred) Chelsea Clinton John F. Kennedy (attended) Sigourney Weaver

Campus & Location

Main CampusStanford, California, USA

CLIMATE Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN 25 minutes

Student Life & Housing

Housing, dining and campus life details coming soon.

Diversity & Demographics

Intl Students 23%
Year-1 Retention 98%
On-time Graduation 92%

Cost Deep-Dive

Application Fee USD 90
Scholarships Available 4

Intakes & Deadlines

Deadlines vary by program. Connect with our team for the latest intake calendar.

Scholarships in

6 scholarships available

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UndergraduateAward Amount Varies Undergraduate

UndergraduateAward Amount VariesThomara Latimer Cancer Foundation ScholarshipThomara Latimer Cancer FoundationUnited StatesJan 19, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's10,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's10,000Gordon Hay ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 10, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's40,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's40,000Mary Doctor Fine Arts ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 18, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsUp to $3,375 All Levels

All LevelsUp to $3,375Student Success GrantSouth UniversityUnited StatesMay 31, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's$3,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's$3,000Ahead of the Curve - Summer 2026 New High School Graduate ScholarshipAcademy of Art UniversityUnited StatesJun 15, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorship All Levels

All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorshipFulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) ProgramU.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)United StatesView DetailsApply Now

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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate 12th grade . 60%+ aggregate
Postgraduate Bachelor's . 55%+ / 2.5 GPA
Acceptance Rate 4%

English Proficiency

IELTS AcademicMost undergraduate programs IELTS Academic
Most undergraduate programs
TOEFL iBTAccepted at most institutions TOEFL iBT
Accepted at most institutions
PTE AcademicWidely accepted PTE Academic
Widely accepted
DuolingoAccepted by select programs Duolingo
Accepted by select programs

Required Documents

Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS) Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose Resume/CV (for graduate programs)

Application Process

1
Shortlist programs
Pick 3–5 programs aligned with your goals.
2
Prepare documents
Transcripts, SOP, LORs, test scores.
3
Submit application
Apply via GCQ360 with mentor support.
4
Receive offer
Conditional or unconditional letter.
5
Visa & travel
Pre-departure briefings and visa filing.

Campus & Location

Main CampusStanford, California, USA

CLIMATE Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN 25 minutes
9 of 9 courses
Undergraduate & Graduate 7
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Undergraduate & Graduate Computer Science
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Stanford
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Undergraduate & Graduate Electrical Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Stanford
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Undergraduate & Graduate Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
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Undergraduate & Graduate Economics
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
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Undergraduate & Graduate Psychology
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Stanford
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Undergraduate & Graduate Biology
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
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Stanford University
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Undergraduate & Graduate Political Science
Undergraduate & Graduate courses, full-time
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Graduate Business Administration (MBA)
Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Stanford
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Stanford University
πŸ“ United States, Stanford
Graduate Law (JD)
Graduate courses, full-time
Study language: English
Study location: United States, Stanford
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