Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

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Established in 1885, Stanford University is among the oldest private research universities in the United States. Stanford is also one of the world's top five universities. Approximately 30% of postgraduate students and 8% of undergraduate students come from different countries around the world, making Stanford University one of the most popular universities among international students.

 

Stanford University has a very selective admissions policy, as evidenced by its 2024 acceptance rate of just 5%. Fall and spring intakes are used for admission to Stanford University. 

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Stanford University - Ranking

Ranking Agency  2022 2023 2024

QS World University Ranking

#3

#3

#5

Times Higher Education World University Ranking

#4

#3

#2

US News & World Report 

#3

#3

#3

 

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Stanford University - Top Courses

Standford University offers over 140 courses. International students generally choose the below-listed courses.

Course Tuition Fee Application Deadline

Master of Business Administration 

USD 90,858

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    Round 1 - 12 September 2024
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    Round 2 - 4 January 2025

Master of Science, Computer Science

USD 40,080

5 December 2024

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

USD 42,600

7 December 2024

Master of Science Computational and Mathematical Engineering

USD 42,600

31 January 2025

Master of Science, Aeronautics and Astronautics

USD 40,080

5 December 2024

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Stanford University - Jobs & Placements

Stanford University has consistently had a placement rate of more than 90%. The average salary of Stanford University graduates is around USD 112,000 annually.

Job  Average Annual Salary (USD) Average Annual Salary (INR)

Software Engineer

USD 125,590

INR 10,454,563

Mechanical Engineer

USD 93,369

INR 7,757,425

Research Scientist

USD 110,801

INR 9,203,000

Data Scientist

USD 114,978

INR 9,550,952

Environmental Engineer

USD 76,121

INR 6,335,677

Senior Software Engineer

USD 161,560

INR 13,417,671

Senior Mechanical Engineer

USD 110,000

INR 9,145,000

 

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Stanford University - Campus Life 

Stanford University has a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio encouraging individualized attention and top academics. With a nearly equal male-to-female ratio of roughly 51% male to 49% female, the university encourages diversity and reflects its welcoming atmosphere. Stanford is a well-rounded experience because of its combination of demanding coursework and exciting campus life.

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Stanford University - Campus Infrastructure

Stanford University campus is located in the center of the San Francisco Peninsula. With seven schools and eighteen research institutes, the university campus is among the biggest single-campus colleges in the US. There are 630 buildings on the Stanford University campus, 140 retail establishments in the Stanford Shopping Centre, 150 businesses spread across the 700-acre Stanford Research Park, and more. The Battle of Bay football game, Cardinal Nights, The Wacky Walk, and Fountain Hopping are a few of the campus customs. The campus has a 23-route commuter bus system with over 13,000 bikes, 67 buses, and 41 electric buses. Students can choose from various housing options at Stanford University, including apartments, homes, co-ops, and traditional dormitory-style housing.

 

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Below is a brief comparative analysis of Stanford University with top US universities.

University Name QS Ranking 2025 Acceptance Rate Average MS Annual Fee 

Oxford University

#1

17%

USD 39,000 - USD 46,000

Harvard University

#2

4%

USD 62,000 - USD 85,000

MIT

#3

6%

USD 64,000 - USD 90,000

Cambridge University

#4

16%

USD 36,000 - USD 48,000

Berkeley University

#6

14%

USD 45,000 - USD 58,000

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