Updated May 20, 2026 · Information is kept up to date from public sources.
About
Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley. It is widely regarded as a global leader in engineering, computer science and entrepreneurship.
UNIREAL Score
90/100A 0–100 blend of international ranking, research activity, awards and student achievements.
- International ranking
- 85
- Research activity
- 95
- Awards
- 91
- Competition medals
- 80
- Elite students
- 95
Overview
- Country
- United States
- Established
- 1885
- Students
- 16,336
- Programs
- 90
- Admission period
- Oct 1 – Jan 5
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For international students
International students ↗Key facts if you are applying from another country.
- Admission period
- Oct 1 – Jan 5
- Tuition (international)
- $62,484
- Programs in English
- 90
- Languages of instruction
- English
Location
Reviews
4.5
Reviews gathered from across the web. Live aggregation arrives once the database is connected.
- Kevin L.via Google
If you want to build a startup, there is no better place. The network and the weather are both unbeatable.
- u/cs_applicantvia Reddit
Insanely competitive admissions, but once you're in the CS resources are incredible.
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