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Stanford University

Location

Stanford University, Stanford United States

Ranking

# 6QS World University Rankings

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About Stanford University

Stanford University is a place of discovery, creativity, innovation and world-class medical care. Dedicated to its founding mission of benefiting society through research and education, Stanford strives to create a sustainable future for all, catalyze...
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About Stanford University

Stanford University is a place of discovery, creativity, innovation and world-class medical care. Dedicated to its founding mission of benefiting society through research and education, Stanford strives to create a sustainable future for all, catalyze...
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Available programmes

Postgraduate study has been a feature of Stanford University since it was founded in 1891, and today more than 9,300 students are enrolled in master’s and PhD programs across 90 departments and programs in all of Stanford’s seven graduate schools. These are:...
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University information

Bachelor

1420+
101+

Master

600+
307+
3.72+
101+
17,422
45%
55%
4,300
21%
79%
4,909
85%
15%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

Stanford University is one of the top private universities in Stanford, United States. It is ranked #6 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #15
  • 2014
    #7
  • 2015
    #7
  • 2016
    #=3
  • 2017
    #2
  • 2018
    #2
  • 2019
    #2
  • 2020
    #2
  • 2021
    #2
  • 2022
    #=3
  • 2023
    #3
  • 2024
    #5
  • 2025
    #6

Campus locations

Main Campus

Stanford University Campus

450 Serra Mall

Stanford

US

94305

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Frequently Asked Questions

The university is organized into seven schools:

  1. School of Humanities and Sciences
  2. Graduate School of Business
  3. School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
  4. School of Education
  5. School of Engineering
  6. Law School
  7. School of Medicine
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