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Kanishk Aggarwal

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Stanford University is located in the vibrant and culturally diverse city of Stanford. As per popular student's opinion, various places to explore as an international student at Stanford University are:

  • The Cactus Garden
  • Cantor Arts Center
  • David Rumsey Map Center
  • Denning House
  • Hoover Tower
  • Jasper Ridge and Biological Preserve
  • Memorial Church
  • Papua New Guinea Sculpture Walk
  • SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Chandra Shekhar

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Stanford University and Harvard University are among the top MBA universities in the USA on the other hand IIM Ahmedabad is among the top IIMs in India to study MBA program. They all offers the best MBA programs to students and also provide better career oppurtunities to thier graduates. We have compared them below in terms of MBA fees and placements:

UniversitiesMBA First Year FeesMBA Average Salary
Stanford UniversityINR 32 L - 1 CrUSD 189,010 or INR 1.6 Cr
Harvard UniversityINR 18 L - 62 LUSD 175,000 or INR 1.5 Cr
IIM AhmedabadINR 12 L - INR 32 L (complete fees)INR 36 L

As per the above table, it is clear that Harvard University is the best choice among Stanford University and IIM Ahmedabad to study MBA Abroad because of its impressive placements and fees.

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Akanksha Malhotra

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The cost of living at Stanford depend on many The Stanford University cost for an academic year and 12-months for a single student on-campus can be checked from below:

Particulars

Academic Year (3 Quarters)

Full Year (12 Months)

Campus Housing / Rent

17,880

22,585

Food

7,080

9,440

Personal

8,430

11,240

Transportation

1,800

2,400

Books / Supplies

540

720

Campus Health Services

753

1,004

Cardinal Care Health Insurance

7,128

7,128

Total living allowance

43,611

54,517

Check Cost of Living in the USA for International Students

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Graduate School of Education does not require GRE for an MS in Education Data Science at Stanford University. Other admission requirements for this course are given below:

  • Complete application form with the payment of the application fee
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/ CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • College and university transcripts
  • TOEFL score of 100 on iBT

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Akanksha Malhotra

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According to a news published by Stanforddaily.com, the board of trustees at the university has approved a 7% increase in UG tuition for the 2023-24 academic year, making the cost of attendance to be USD 82,406. The division will be such USD 61,731 as Stanford University tuition fees and USD 19,922 for standard room and board. In this, other living expenses will also be included and the breakdown is given as follows:

Budget Item

Cost (USD) for 2023-24

Housing and Food

USD 19,922

Student Fees expense

USD 2,205

Books and Supplies expense

USD 825

Personal Expenses

USD 3,150

Travel

Varies

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Stanford University MS in Computer Science admission requirements are given below:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • While the university does not require a specific undergraduate coursework, it is important that applicants have Quantitative and Analytical skills; a bachelor’s degree is CS is not required
  • Academic transcripts
  • Standardized test scores
  • TOEFL score
  • Any relevant experience
  • 3 academic or professional experiences
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Any other admission material

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Stanford University follows a holistic admission policy. For undergraduate applicants, each and every part of the application is reviewed before granting admission. Below-given are the factors that are considered for Stanford University admission:

  • The primary criterion is academic excellence through the transcripts
  • Intellectual vitality
  • Extracurricular activities such as what impact students had in their jobs (if any), in the club, in the school, etc.

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Akanksha Malhotra

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As a student at Stanford, here’s what they can do on the weekends:

  • Join organizations that take you to places – teams or clubs with school-funded travel
  • Take weekend trips with the Outdoor Center to Yosemite, St. Reyes, and other local landmarks
  • Head north to Marin for amazing coastal hikes, food, and some quaint little towns like Bolinas
  • Sit in the library and study
  • Go to sporting events
  • Go to California Avenue for brunch / dinner / lunch  

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Akanksha Malhotra

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For Stanford University admissions to the MBA program, the applicants are required to have the following things:

  • A U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. Also, the two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required
  • Academic transcripts
  • GMAT / GRE test score
  • Work experience is not required but applicants can submit CV if they want to (one-page resume)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Essays
  • Optional short answer question
  • Application fee

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Indian applicants who want to get into Stanford University must keep the following points in mind:

  • Getting excellent scores in standardized tests and focus on the other elements of the application efficient too;
  • Get glowing letters of recommendation from teachers;
  • A candidate's statement of purpose should be crisp and clear that shows how well you are prepared to be a part of one of the most prestigious universities;
  • One of the most important part of Stanford application are the essays. It should portray what kind of person the candidate is and how much they have contributed to the society through their actions; and
  • Another thing that
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