Stanford University

According to the QS World University rankings 2024, UC Berkeley had a ranking of #10 whereas Stanford University has a ranking of #5. The comparative Times Higher Education rankings of UC Berkeley and Stanford University are given as follows:

Stanford University application fee for MS in CS programme is USD 125. Important components of the Stanford MS CS application are:

• Academic history
• Personal background
• TOEFL score
• Resume / CV
• Three professional or academic references
• Statement of Purpose

GRE scores are not required from MS applicants of Stanford University. But, besides the GRE scores, the applicants must meet all the other requirements and submit all the required application materials.

A Bachelor’s degree is required by those applicants who want to pursue Stanford MS CS. So, for admission to the master’s programme at Stanford University, generally, at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for MS applicants is needed.

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To get into Stanford MS CS, meet the entry requirements given below:

• The applicants must have the equivalent of a United States bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognised good standing. Usually, a GPA of at least 3.5 for MS applicants is needed
• Stanford University does not require a specific undergraduate coursework. But, Stanford University has mentioned that it is important that applicants have strong quantitative and analytical skills. Furthermore, the university has mentioned that for admission to the MS in CS program, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is not required
• TOEFL score is also required

Once the application form is filled out and submitted with all the necessary documents. Applicants are required to pay an application fee for processing their application form. The application fee for international students applying for undergraduate programs is USD 95 and USD 125 for postgraduate programs. The application fee is non-refundable and international students can pay it online via their credit card.

Stanford University is one of the finest institutions of higher education in the United States of America. Its campus offers a very diverse and culturally vibrant environment for international students. Approximately 35% of the 2022/23 graduates, over 3,385 students and over 14% of undergraduate students were international students from over 123 countries. This shows the popularity of Stanford University among international students. Stanford University’s graduate programs are in high demand among international students.

From the class of 2022 only 309 MBA graduates sought employment. Out of which 93% received a job offer. Among those who received a job offer 84% of students accepted a job offer. The median salary offered to MBA graduates of Stanford University is USD 175,000 with a median performance bonus of USD 45,000 and a median signing bonus of USD 30,000.

MBA programme at Stanford University opens an ocean of opportunities for international students. International students pursuing MBA from Stanford University got placed on a wide range of industries from Finance and Technology to Consulting. Below we have given MBA placement stats by Industry.

Stanford University is known all over the world for its MBA program. The university offers a number of MBA programs to international students. A total of 462 MBA students graduated in the Class of 2022, out of which 65% of MBA graduates sought employment, 19% pursued their own venture and 15% went for other things. The Career management of the university helps students develop their personal and professional skills to achieve their goals at Stanford University.