Stanford University
Stanford University, founded in 1885 and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is one of the world's top five universities and the global epicenter of technology and entrepreneurship. Ranked #5 by QS 2024, Stanford's culture of innovation, risk-taking, and interdisciplinary research has produced the founders of Google, HP, Nike, Netflix, and thousands of other global companies. Stanford's 700-acre campus blends world-class research facilities with a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Why Choose Stanford?
Top reasons Indian students choose this university
Located in Silicon Valley — home to Google, Apple, Netflix, and 1,000+ tech companies recruiting on-campus
Stanford alumni have founded companies with combined revenue exceeding $2.7 trillion
Stanford GSB is consistently ranked #1 for entrepreneurship globally
D.School design thinking methodology is adopted by Fortune 500 companies worldwide
Annual Costs
International Tuition
₹46L/yr
Est. Living Costs
₹16L/yr
Avg. Career Outcome
Intakes
Official Website
https://stanford.edu
Top Programs
Popular courses for international students at Stanford
MS Computer Science
MBA (GSB)
MS Electrical Engineering
MS Artificial Intelligence
Scholarships & Funding
Major scholarships available for international students at Stanford
Stanford Graduate Fellowship
Amount
Full tuition + stipend
Eligibility
PhD students — merit based
Knight-Hennessy Scholarship
Amount
Full funding for 3 years
Eligibility
Leadership + academic excellence
GSB Fellowship
Amount
Up to $50,000
Eligibility
MBA students with financial need
Application Deadlines
Don't miss these key dates to secure your place at Stanford
Campus Highlights
What makes Stanford's campus experience unique
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