Study at Stanford University
The engine room of Silicon Valley.
#6
World Ranking
QS 2027
Overview
Stanford University is a private research university in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1885, it is recognised globally for pioneering research in engineering, computer science, entrepreneurship and design. Alumni have founded companies whose combined market cap exceeds US$3 trillion, including Google, Nvidia, Netflix, LinkedIn, Instagram and PayPal.
Why Study at Stanford University?
8,180-acre campus adjacent to Silicon Valley venture capital and tech ecosystemFounded 40,000+ companies including Google, Nvidia, PayPal, LinkedIn, Instagram83 Nobel laureates and 29 Turing Award winners affiliated with StanfordHighly interdisciplinary — d.school, Hasso Plattner Institute, StartX accelerator
QS Subject Rankings
2026Highlights from the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Popular Programs
MS in Computer Science
MBA (Stanford GSB)
MS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Management Science & Engineering
Campus Life
Stanford's expansive Mediterranean-style campus hosts 700+ student organisations, 36 varsity sports, and one of the most integrated startup incubation ecosystems in the world. The residential system houses 97% of undergraduates on-campus.
Career Outcomes
Stanford MBA graduates command a median base salary of US$182,500 with US$30,000 average signing bonus. Engineering and CS graduates are the most heavily recruited talent pool in Silicon Valley.
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