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#4 in World

#3 in USA

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Stanford University Ranking

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#4

ARWU Ranking

#2

QS Ranking

#3

US News Ranking

#3

THE Ranking

#6
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Q:   Is Stanford a top 10 university?
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According to the Shiksha Popularity rankings 2025, Stanford University is ranked #2 in the USA. The university is among the top 10 universities in the world. It offers top courses for its international and domestic students. Moreover, the university is ranked #2 among the top universities globally by highly-regarded ranking agencies. Additionally, courses offered by Stanford University such as Entrepreneurship, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, and more have rank #2 by Shiksha Grading. Along with this, Stanford University is among the top choice of international students to pursue their higher education.

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Specializations in MS Program

Mechanical Engineering

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Physics

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Mechanical Engineering

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Q:   Which university ranks better among Stanford and Harvard?
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Stanford University and Harvard University are both a part of the top 5 universities in the world and students across the world desire to study here. In QS World University Rankings, Harvard has secured the rank #4 in Best Global Universities. Whereas, Stanford has been ranked #6 in the same category.

However, in the ranking awarded by Times Higher Education (THE), Stanford beats Harvard. Students can refer to the table below for Harvard1 University rankings and Harvard University rankings as mentioned in the prominent bodies:

Ranking Body, Category & YearStanford University RankingsHarvard University Rankings
QS Rankings - Best Global Universities 2025#6#4
THE - World University Rankings 2025#6#3
US News & World Report - Best Global Universities 2024#3#1
Q:   What are the overall course rankings at Stanford University?
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According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Stanford University has been globally ranked at #1 and #2 at the country level. Some of the top courses at the university include Chemical Engineering PG, Computer Engineering PG, Global MBA, and Engineering & Technology. The overall rankings of these courses are given as follows:

Course Name Shiksha Popularity RankingUS News Ranking
MS#2#1
Mechanical Engineering #2#1
MBA/PGDM#3#1
IT and Systems #16#10
BE/BTech#3#3
Q:   What are the MS course rankings at Stanford University?
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Stanford University is known to have a good ranking for its Chemical Engineering PG, Computer Engineering PG, Global MBA, and Engineering & Technology courses. According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Stanford University has been ranked at #2 for its MS courses. Some of the other rankings of the course are given in the table below:

Ranked by202320242025
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering222
QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering222
QS - Biological Sciences333
QS - Engineering and Technology223
QS - Physics and Astronomy444
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Stanford University Ranking by US News & World Report 2025

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33– / –
National University344
Aerospace Engineering PG24– / –
Best Graduate Law Schools11– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools5– / –– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools554
Biomedical Engineering PG24– / –
Chemical Engineering PG24– / –
Civil Engineering PG55– / –
Computer Engineering PG13– / –
Electrical Engineering PG21– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA
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22– / –
Finance MBA
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56– / –
Graduate Business School
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12– / –
Information Systems MBA
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MBA Business Analytics
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Mechanical Engineering PG12– / –
Supply Chain Management MBA
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109– / –
UG Computer Engineering333
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering234
UG Mechanical Engineering432

Comparison with Other Universities: US News & World Report

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US News & World Report 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the Stanford University rankings by US News?
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US News & World Report is known to be a globally recognised ranking body that provides education rankings of US universities for several categories, such as global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings. The US News and World Report Rankings of Stanford University are given as follows:

Year US News Global Universities Rankings 
2023#3
2024#3
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Q:   Which is better in US News rankings: Stanford University or California Tech?
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Stanford University and California Institute of Technology are known to be some of the top ranked universities in the USA and globally. According to the US News Rankings 2025, both the universities have been ranked at #3 and #23 respectively. The comparative rankings of Stanford and California Tech are given in the table below:

University Name

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Stanford University

33

California Institute of Technology

2323
Q:   What is the ranking criteria for US News rankings at Stanford University?
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US News & World Report considers several factors while determining the rankings of top universities such as graduation rates, graduation performance rates, college graduate salaries, borrower debt, peer assessment, financial resources per student, faculty salaries, standardized tests, etc. The rankig weightage of some of these factors are given as follows:

Stanford University Ranking Criteria (US News)

Weightage

Average 6-year graduation rate

16%

6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant

5.5%

6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant

5.5%

Average first-year student retention rate

5%

Over performance (+)/Underperformance (-)

10%

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Stanford University Ranking by FT (Financial Times) 2025

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MBA
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Q:   What are the FT rankings of Stanford University?
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The Financial Times rankings covers the MBA course rankings of some of the top universities in the world. FT surveys MBA graduates for three years to determine the rankings. According to the FT GMBA rankings, the Stanford University rankings have decreased. The Global MBA course at Stanford University was ranked at #4 in 2023 and #23 in 2024. 

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Stanford University Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2025

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Accounting and Finance
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Architecture and Built Environment3324– / –
Art and Design2517– / –
Biological Sciences33– / –
Communication and Media Studies85– / –
Engineering and Technology
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Law and Legal Studies55– / –
Mathematics35– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering22– / –
Medicine33– / –
Performing Arts3733– / –
Physics and Astronomy44– / –
Politics65– / –
Sociology33– / –

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Stanford University Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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Arts and Humanities114
Clinical and Health656
Engineering
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Law121
Life Sciences545
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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325
Psychology111

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Stanford University Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

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222
Law712– / –
Mathematics910– / –
Nursing201151– / –
Physics73– / –
Political Sciences12– / –
Sociology28– / –

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Stanford University Ranking by Bloomberg Ranking 2025

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Best Business School USA
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Stanford University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Sporty
Internships4.3
Part time work4.7
Post study jobs4.7
Quality of faculty5
Student Life4.7
Value for money4
Public transportation3
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration4.3
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BA in Art History - Batch of 2019
4.6
Stanford is great with good faculty and lots of opportunities.
Tips: Go to Stanford if you want to be around people who are creative risk-takers and highly ambitious. The spirit of entrepreneurship is very rich at Stanford. Take at least one class in coding as this will help you get more from Stanford regardless of your major. There is not enough good public transportation, SF is too far. Overall I am satisfied with the experience.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is good and highly qualified. Some lecturers are better than others. The art history department is too US-focused but this is changing. Centre for South Asia is slowly becoming more and more amazing. We love it. The faculty is overall approachable.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4325
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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BS in Management Science and Engineering - Batch of 2024
4.2
Stanford: Highly rewarding, very competitive and all-round growth
Tips: Cost: Stanford is expensive - both tuition and living expenses. Please check with the department and alumni regarding financial aid options before applying here. Competition: Stanford attracts the best talent from all around the world. At times, it can get super competitive and lead to anxiety, so be prepared to be challenged intellectually and socially. Cultural shift: Stanford and California in general, is known for its laid-back culture. Depending on where you're from, there might be weather changes, norms changes, and especially shifts in liberal social interactions.
Likes (Post study jobs): Alumni network: Stanford has a very strong alumni network which is very valuable for finding a job post-graduation. Stanford CareerEd offers many career-based services like Resume Review, connection to relevant individuals in the industry, interviewing skills, job hunting, etc. They also tailor the information according to your need - eg. Companies sponsoring visas, or in manufacturing sector, etc.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The campus internally is very well connected with Marguerite Shuttle, which is free to use for Stanford students. Outside the campus, there are public transport options like Caltrain and VTA available, but they do not cover all areas comprehensively, hence we have to rely on multiple modes of transport (like changing 3 buses to reach your destination) or personal vehicles. The cost of transportation like Caltrain can get a bit expensive for regular commuting, but can be affordable using Go passes.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2150
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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BS in Engineering Physics - Batch of 2024
4.1
Amazing College for this Course!
Tips: This is an amazing place to learn and study if you are looking for a place to excel in your course knowledge. This is the place to go for. But also have a good SAT score so that you will get enough scholarship as the tuition fee is quite high when compared to other universities. Also, this is the best university in my opinion.
Likes (Safety): In this college, you will have amazing safety for the students as there will be a lot of rules and norms to follow. The foreign students feel amazing here because of the safety. There will be a lot of centers to go. The university has friendly people. All the students are friendly to the foreign students.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There were no Indian restaurants to start with. Even if I found one, it was expensive in terms of cost. This is the only reason that I didn't go to any Indian restaurant, instead I go to a Chinese restaurant. Also, I have saved some money to buy groceries and cook for myself.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2261
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90125
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AnonymousVerified Icon
Master of Arts in History - Batch of 2025
3.9
Stanford University has friendly and helpful faculty and management.
Tips: Before joining Stanford University, students should know that the college is strict but friendly as well. College life is a combination of academic, social, and personal growth that students experience. I found student life at Stanford to be a bit uneasy at first, but it eventually turned out to be a good experience. I liked spending time with my friends on the bus ride to and from campus each day, and I enjoyed interacting with both my friends and the faculty. The events at Stanford were a mix of traditional and cultural events. College life will be a transformative experience that offers a variety of experiences and opportunities for personal growth. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 6075
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 97625
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For the academic year 2024-25, the total number of students at Stanford University is 18,625. Out of this, 7,904 are UG students and 10,721 are PG students. International student percentage is 15% for UG level. Here is the student ethnicity of UG students:

Particulars

Total no. of Students

Non-residents

965

Hispanic / Latino

1,501

Black or African America, non-Hispanic

644

White, non-Hispanic

1,754

American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic

62

Asian, non-Hispanic

2,199

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic

16

Two or more races, non-Hispanic

724

Race and / or ethnicity unknown

39

 

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