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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
For the academic year 2025-26, Stanford MBA cost is around INR 1.18 Cr or USD 135,771. Stanford MBA tuition fee is around INR 75 lakh or USD 85,755.
Particulars | Fees |
|---|---|
Living expenses | USD 19,464 (Around INR 17 L) |
Housing | USD 21,507 (Around INR 18.7 L) |
Medical insurance | USD 8,232 (Around INR 7.17 L) |
Health fee | USD 813 (Around INR 71k) |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
Stanford University seeks students who perform exceptionally in academics, have leadership qualities, and have innovation potential. Also, students must meet basic eligibility by holding a 4-year bachelor's degree with good records, a total GPA of 3.5 on 4 point scale, and showing English language requirement. Students must also submit GRE scores, LORs, SOP, resume to improve the chances of selection.
Also, students must be involved in internships, research work, and industry projects to strengthen their application. The technical programs demand prior experience in mathematics or relevant fields.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
While the business schools like Harvard, Stanford GSB, and Wharton are among the top schools to pursue Business and Management, Wharton is the least selective of all three.
Wharton's larger class size (866 in MBA Class 2026) is the main reason for its accessibility. Wharton seeks students with strong quantitative and diverse professional backgrounds, which makes it more accessible than Harvard and Stanford.
Mentioned below are the offer rates to the most prestigious b schools in the world:
| School | MBA Acceptance Rate (2025) | Class Size (Approx.) | Number of Applicants (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 20.5% - 24.8% | 866 | 7,300 |
| Harvard Business School (HBS) | 9.1% - 13.2% | 930 | 9,000 |
| Stanford GSB | 7.0% - 8.4% | 420 | 5,000 |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Stanford University gives importance to the wellness of the students. The university operates Office of Medical Student Welfare which focuses on wellness programming, life advising to students and some learning environment initiatives which helps students to academically and personally grow throughout their medical school experience.
Stanford University provides Wellness and Mental Health Resources for the students to avail in anytime of need. These Wellness resources are:
Stanford Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS)
Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER)
Ears for Peers (E4P)&nb
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The on-campus accommodation at Stanford University allows students to explore more of the Stanford lifestyle. All residence halls are mixed gender.
Some of the on-campus benefits at Stanford University are mentioned below:
Walking or biking distance to classrooms
Meeting new people in the dining hall
Enjoy myriad social activities organized around particular dorm cohort
Facility of lounge, laundry, computer cluster with printer
Variety of nutritious, sustainable and delicious food choices
Fully Furnished & Managed Spaces
Safety & Security
Student Support Servic
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The School of Medicine at the Stanford University offers 28 student organizations under which the students from Medicine & Health Sciences Courses can participate. Some of these student organizations with the School of Medicine are mentioned below:
Chapter of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)
Stanford University Physician Assistant Student Association (SUPASA)
SCCMA and Stanford Transformative Experience in Medicine (SSTEM)
Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI)
Asian Pacific-American Medical Student Assocation (APAMSA)
Stanford Women Association of
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The alumni of Medicine & Health Sciences Courses have been engaged in variety of top professions. These alumni have been considered notable since centuries. Some of the professions in which Medicine & Health Sciences alumni work are Physician, Bioscientist, Researcher and many more.
The table below mentions some of the alumni along with the professions they had pursued:
Medicine & Health Sciences Courses at Stanford University Notable Alumni | Profession |
|---|---|
James Aguayo-Martel | American physician, surgeon and scientist |
Sherman Mellinkoff | American physician and gastroenterologist |
Francine Coeytaux | Public health specialist and abortion rights activist |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
The official website of the university excludes the Subject Rankings. The ranking of Medicine & Health Sciences Courses at Stanford University are available at Shiksha Popularity Ranking official page. The Shiksha Popularity Rankings ranks the Medicine & Health Sciences Courses at #3 in the USA.
There are 2 full-time MS programs at Stanford University which have also been ranked by Shiksha Popularity Rankings. These 2 MS programs are -
Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research is ranked #2.
Master of Science in Health Policy is ranked #2.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
When international students fill in the application form, they will be given a section of personal essay and Stanford questions and need to submit it through the common application once they add Stanford University to their list of colleges.
Several questions that Stanford University asks the applicants must be answered within a word limit of minimum 100 and maximum 250. Some of these questions are:
The Stanford community is deeply curious to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes a student genuinely excited about learning.
Describe what aspects of a student's life experiences, int
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