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Stanford
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States
A research university in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Key facts
- QS World University Rankings 2027
- #2 (joint)
- Founded
- 1885
- Location
- Stanford, California, USA
- Undergraduate tuition 2026–27
- USD 67,731 per year
About
Stanford was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford and opened in 1891. Its large campus lies between San Francisco and San José, in the middle of Silicon Valley.
It is strong across the board, from computer science and engineering to medicine, law, business and the humanities, and is famous for the number of companies its students and staff have started. Undergraduates choose their major after exploring different subjects.
Programmes
Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceUndergraduate · 4 years
USD 67,731 per year (2026–27)
Entry requirements
Stanford does not require TOEFL, IELTS or any other English test for first-year applicants, although you may send scores if you wish. You are still expected to be fluent in English. Graduate programmes set their own rules, so check your department.
Costs
Undergraduate tuition for 2026–27 is USD 67,731 per year, the same as the previous year. Graduate tuition is set separately and was planned to rise by about 3%. Housing in the Bay Area is expensive, so budget carefully for living costs.
Figures last checked October 2026. Fees change every year, so confirm them with the university before you apply.
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