Stanford is a private research university in Silicon Valley, consistently ranked among the top three universities globally. It is best known for producing tech founders, Nobel laureates, and leaders across medicine, law, and engineering. Students benefit from direct access to venture capital networks and top employers on their doorstep.
Stanford, California, USA
#5 Globally
#3 (US News 2024)
#2 Globally (QS Graduate Employability)
#2 Globally (QS 2024)
WASC, AACSB (GSB), ABET (Engineering)
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: Required
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT/GRE: Required
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: Recommended
JD Law
Doctoral (Professional)Duration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100, LSAT: Required
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT/ACT: Required
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE: Required
Silicon Valley location — Google, Netflix, and HP were all founded by Stanford alumni.
Acceptance rate under 4% — one of the most selective universities in the world.
Stanford GSB consistently ranks #1 or #2 globally for MBA programmes.
Over $1.9 billion in annual research funding — second only to Johns Hopkins in the US.
MBA graduates report a median starting salary of $175,000, with top hires at McKinsey, Google, and Goldman Sachs.
CS graduates regularly join or found companies backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors.
Stanford Law graduates achieve a bar passage rate above 95% and lead placements at Am Law 100 firms.
Over 30% of MS Engineering graduates move into R&D roles at Apple, Meta, or NVIDIA within six months.
Undergrad
1 Jan 2025 (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Varies by programme (typically Dec–Mar)
The 8,180-acre campus has its own post office, medical centre, and shopping district. Most students live on campus, with over 80% of undergraduates in university housing.
San Francisco is 35 miles north and reachable by Caltrain. The Bay Area offers year-round sunshine, top-tier internship access, and one of the most active student startup scenes in the world.
F-1 Student Visa required
Valid passport (6+ months)
I-20 form from Stanford
Proof of financial support
SEVIS fee payment ($350)
US Embassy visa interview
