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Stanford University MFA Highlights 2026
For international students, Stanford University offers 24 months to 2 years of MFA program. An MFA course in Stanford University is ideal for students aiming for academic prestige and global exposure and seeking benefits. Stanford University offers 2 MFA courses to international students. First-year tuition cost of these programs lie between USD 39,720 - 41,310 and it does not include living expenses such as accommodation, transport, food, etc.
Stanford University MFA Admission Requirements and Eligibility
Students must fulfill the basic eligibility requirements and submit all the mandatory documents in order to secure Stanford University admissionto the MFA course. The scores required as part of the eligibility include
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Stanford University MFA Rankings
The MFA course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MFA ranked #19 in 2025. International students can check the Stanford University rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #16 | #14 | #19 |
| Country Ranking | #10 | #7 | #7 |
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Answered 4 days ago
Yes, for all new Indian students, it is important to go through an orientation program.
The orientation is mandatory for the knowledge of the student dorms and living in the US.
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Answered 4 days ago
Given that the US visa processing takes a few weeks, it is important for Indian applicants to apply and submit their financial documents early. The safest deadline for the same is Jun 1, 2026.
Some of the Stanford courses may have earlier requirements and deadlines too. After a student submits thes
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Answered 4 days ago
Generally, international students should submit their test scores and recommendation letters as early as possible, meaning shortly after the main deadline. Given below are the guidelines for the same:
- It should be done to ensure review of the application (ideally within 1 to 2 weeks).
- If the test sco
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Answered 4 days ago
The Stanford University admission notifications are released at the same time for domestic students as well as international students including the Indian applicants. These results are generally released in early April.
Generally, these decisions are posted on the applicant status page and it is als
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Answered 6 days ago
Stanford application deadlines vary as per the courses. UG courses of Stanford Uni have two types of application deadlines types, Restrictive Early Action and Regular Decision. The application deadlines for Stanford Uni UG and MBA courses are given below:
UG
| Particulars | Early Application Deadline | Regular Decision Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Application with Arts Portfolio | Oct 15, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 |
| Standard application deadline | Nov 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
MBA
| Rounds | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 2 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3 | Apr 7, 2026 |
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