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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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University information

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4,300
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15%

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.

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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

Ranking criteria

Overall
96.1
Academic Reputation
100
Citations per Faculty
99
Employment Outcomes
100
Employer Reputation
100
Faculty Student Ratio
100
International Faculty Ratio
70.3
International Research Network
96.8
International Student Ratio
60.8
Sustainability
81.2

QS World University Rankings

  • 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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