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Stanford University

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Scholarship available

#5

QS Rank

$62,000

Tuition/yr

27,217

Enrollment

12:1

Student:Faculty

About Stanford University

Stanford University is one of the world's top universities with particular strength in engineering, computer science, and business. Located in Silicon Valley, Stanford is at the epicenter of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. The university combines rigorous academics with extensive research opportunities and startup culture. Stanford's proximity to major tech companies provides unparalleled internship and networking opportunities. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages student entrepreneurship. Stanford graduates become founders and leaders in technology companies, with extraordinary success in startup creation.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#5
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#3
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#2
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#3

Campus & Location

Province

CA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 2,200–3,500/mo | Food: USD 500–800/mo | Silicon Valley; among the most expensive areas in the USA.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(5)

Master of Science — Statistics (Data Science)

Statistics Department

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$62k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

PhD — Electrical Engineering

School of Engineering

Engineering
PhD< $20k/yr5 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.7+fallPGWP

Master of Science — Electrical Engineering

School of Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$62k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

Stanford MBA

GSB

Business & Management
MBA~$76k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

School of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$62k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.stanford.edu. Information may change — verify with Stanford University’s official website before applying.