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Vipra Surbhi

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Stanford has been home to several geniuses around the globe, who have started their own ventures and globally influential companies have been born out of the university. Some of the notable ones are:

Company Name & Founding Year

Founders & Course Pursued at Stanford

Hewlett-Packard (1939)

William R. Hewlett (BS, PhD) and David Packard (MS)

Yahoo!  (1994)

Co-founders Jerry Yang (BS, MS) and David Filo (MS)

Netflix (1997)

Co-founder Reed Hastings (MS)

Google (1998)

Co-founders Larry Page (MS) and Sergey Brin (MS)

LinkedIn (2002)

Co-founders Reid Hoffman (BS), Konstantin Guericke (BS, MS), Eric Lee (BS), and Alan Liu (BS)

YouTube (2005)

Co-founder Jawed Karim (MS)

Instagram (2010)

Co-founders Kevin Systrom (BS) and Mike Krieger (BS)

Snapchat (2011)

Co-founders Evan Spiegel (BS), Reggie Brown (BS) and Bobby Murphy (BS)

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Krish Lalwani

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The MBA programme at Stanford University holds a spot among global top-tier programs because it delivers matchless worldwide connections and international learning opportunities. New MBA graduates from Stanford University earn an average salary of INR 1.4 crores annually which makes their programme suitable for international career goals. The MBA programme at IIM Bangalore commands high respect within India because its graduates earn roughly INR 25 Lacs in average salaries. Students seeking Indian market success would find IIM Bangalore commendable but Stanford University provides a worldwide MBA education with higher salary potential.

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Krish Lalwani

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The experience of campus life receives meaningful benefits from staying in on-campus student housing at Stanford University. The residential population at Stanford surpasses 80% because it provides an active environment that unites students with staff members and faculty members. Students who choose on-campus accommodation at Stanford University can select from traditional dormitories up to suites or apartments at annual costs that begin at INR 1,200,000 and exceed INR 2,000,000. Living at Stanford provides round-the-clock access to dining halls combined with modern recreational amenities and a wide range of student organizations which

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Krish Lalwani

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Every Indian student who wants to study at Stanford University in USA must possess a valid F-1 visa. Students require valid passport documentation together with Stanford University-issued I-20 form and financial prove showing INR 60-70 Lacs yearly spending and academic records along with TOEFL or IELTS scores to obtain the visa. Students must complete the DS-160 form along with a payment of approximately INR 14,160 visa application fee. Wishing to obtain a US visa requires prospective students to attend a personal interview conducted by the US embassy or consulate.

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Nishtha Sharma

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Stanford University offers a huge return on investment through its internship and placements. The average median base salary for the summer job interns was INR 1.29 Cr and the average mean salary was INR 1.64 Cr. Given below is the industry-wise acceptance rate of the students to the different industries and their median salary:

Industry

Percentage Accepts

Median Salary 2024

Consulting

14%

USD 190,000 or INR 1.64 Cr

Consumer Products

2%

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Energy

5%

USD 165,000 or INR 1.42 Cr

Finance

37%

USD 200,000 or INR 1.73 Cr

Government

2%

NA

Health Care

6%

USD 160,000 or INR 1.38 Cr

Media/Entertainment

5%

USD 150,000 or INR 1.29 Cr

Technology

22%

USD 185,000 or INR 1.60 Cr

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Rachit Sharma

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The Stanford University is known for offering the highest placement rate in the USA. The university placement rate attracts international students the most. Stanford University placement rate stands at 88%, for MBA graduates. It means that out of every 100 students, approximately 88 secured employment. The average salary of Stanford University graduates is USD 185,000 (INR 1.60 CR PA) annually. Stanford graduates are always in high demand all over the world. The university graduates work for top sectors such as Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, etc. According to Stanford University reviews posted by stude

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Pallavi Sharma

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Stanford University does not issue work permit for international students. However, the university provides support to its international students to obtain the necessary authorization to work in the USA. International students holding J-1 or F-1 visas are permitted to work on campus. Moreover, international students holding H-1B can also work in USA for temporary employment in professional occupations.

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Ishita Kalra

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Yes. Stanford University permits international students to work while studying. International students holding J-1 or F-1 visas are permitted to work on campus.  As early as your first quarter at Stanford, international students are qualified to work on campus.

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Vipra Bisht

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Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in USA. Stanford University placement rate stands at 88%, for MBA graduates. It means that out of every 100 students, approximately 88 secured employment. The average salary of Stanford University graduates is USD 185,000 (INR 1.60 CR PA) annually. The university graduates work in top companies such as Stanford University, Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and more. Stanford placement rate attracts international student the most. The university graduates are highly skilled in:

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