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Stanford University Rankings 2025

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#3 in USA

#2 in MS in USA

  • Private University
  • Institute Icon8180 acre campus
  • Estd. 1885
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Stanford University
Ranking Highlights

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Q:   Is Stanford a top 10 university?

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According to the Shiksha Grading System, Stanford University has received an A+. 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 an A+ ranking by Shiksha Grading. Along with this, Stanford University is among the top choice of international students to pursue their higher education.

Q:   Is Stanford better than IIT?

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Stanford University and the IITs are very well-known institutions worldwide and have their own strengths as well as weaknesses. According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, Stanford University has secured the spot #6, whereas IIT (Bombay) ranks #118. On the basis of world workings, Stanford University has an upper hand.

Given below is the comprehensive comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters:

Parameters

Stanford University

IIT

Acceptance Rate

4%

<1%*

QS Rankings

#6

#118

Annual Tuition Fee (B.Tech)

INR 52 L - 54 L

8 L - 20 L

Average Package

USD 182,500 (INR 1.52 Cr)

INR 21.82 LPA

*the acceptance rate of IIT is much lower than that of Harvard since the number of applicants applying to IIT is much larger.

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.53

Stanford University
University Ranking

Shiksha

#3

ARWU Ranking

#2

US News Ranking

#4

THE Ranking

#6

QS Ranking

#6
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Stanford University
Course Ranking

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Shiksha popularity ranking

MS

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Shiksha

#2

US News

#1

THE

#2

QS

#2

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#7
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Specializations in MS Program

Mathematics

Shiksha

#2

QS

#3

ARWU

#9
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Mechanical Engineering

Shiksha

#2

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#1

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#2
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#2
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MBA/PGDM

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Shiksha

#2

QS

#1

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#1

Bloomberg

#1

FT

#23
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Specializations in MBA/PGDM Program

Supply Chain

Shiksha

#11

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#10
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IT & Systems

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#13

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#10
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#3
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B.E. / B.Tech

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#3

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#3
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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Mechanical Engineering

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#2

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#3
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Electrical Engineering

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#4

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#3
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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 is the rank of Stanford University in the world?

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Stanford University is not only a top-ranking university is US, but one of the top 10 universities in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, Stanford University has secured the rank #6, which is a one position drop from its rank #5 in 2024 rankings. According to the US News & World Report Rankings, Stanford has retained #3 position since 2019. When talking about Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, Stanford University has claimed the spot #6 in 2025, observing a declining trend from its ranking #2 in 2024.

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Stanford University US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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Global Universities
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33– / –
National University334
Aerospace Engineering PG32– / –
Best Graduate Law Schools21– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools305– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools555
Biomedical Engineering PG32– / –
Chemical Engineering PG22– / –
Civil Engineering PG55– / –
Computer Engineering PG21– / –
Electrical Engineering PG22– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA
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22– / –
Finance MBA
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65– / –
Graduate Business School
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61– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG21– / –
Supply Chain Management MBA
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910– / –
UG Computer Engineering533
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering423
UG Mechanical Engineering343

Stanford University vs Other Universities: US News & World Report Comparison

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Stanford University US News & World Report 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Stanford University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025

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GMBA
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6423

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Stanford University QS Ranking 2025

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Accounting and Finance
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23– / –
Architecture and Built Environment3433– / –
Art and Design2725– / –
Biological Sciences33– / –
Communication and Media Studies48– / –
Engineering and Technology
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22– / –
Global MBA
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111
Law and Legal Studies55– / –
Mathematics33– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering22– / –
Medicine33– / –
Performing Arts3937– / –
Physics and Astronomy44– / –
Politics56– / –
Sociology43– / –

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Stanford University QS 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Stanford University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

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Arts and Humanities11– / –
Clinical and Health65– / –
Engineering
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22– / –
Law12– / –
Life Sciences54– / –
PG Business and Economics
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22– / –
PG Computer Science
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32– / –
Psychology11– / –

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Stanford University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Law107– / –
Mathematics79– / –
Nursing201201– / –
Physics37– / –
Political Sciences21– / –
Sociology32– / –

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Stanford University 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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Vibe of Campus
  • Friendly
  • Academically oriented
  • Fun loving
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
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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Bachelor of Arts 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.
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Bachelor of Science 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.
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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.
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Bachelor of Science 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.
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Stanford University provides numerous well-regarded programs in a variety of subject areas. Your academic background, passions, and professional objectives determine which course suits you best. These are a few of Stanford's most well-known programs:

  • Computer Science 
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Nidhi Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Both Harvard and Stanford offer quality Bachelor of Arts in Psychology courses to international students. The table below includes the comparison between these two universities in terms of their tuition fees and world rankings:

Universities in USAFirst Year FeesWorld Ranking in 2025
Harvard University Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyINR 49.78 L4
Stanford University Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyINR 52.66 L6

Both the universities look good in terms of their Bachelor of Arts in Psy

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Aayush Kumar

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Indian Students should follow these steps to apply for admission in Stanford University: 

• Student should decide the programme and the level they want to pursue that whether they want an undergraduate, postgraduate or graduate program. 

• Students should then register themselves for the required exam

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Anamika Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The admission probabilities to Stanford University are rather low, the acceptance rate is estimated to be 4.7%. For the entering class of 2024, Stanford received over 44k students' applications and offered places to only 2062 student. The middle 50 percent of enrolled students boast a GPA of 4.13 or

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Kapil Lalwani

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Indian students applying for a student visa to study in the USA at Stanford University need a set of documents, which include a current passport, preferably with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry to the USA, and an I-20 form issued by Stanford University along with a properly filled

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