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 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- International ranking
- 85
- Research activity
- 95
- Awards
- 91
- Competition medals
- 80
- Elite students
- 95
Overview
- Country
- United States
- City
- California
- Established
- 1885
- Students
- 16,336
- Programs
- 90
- Admission period
- Oct 1 – Jan 5
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
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Location
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stanford University?
Stanford University is located in California, United States.
How much does it cost to study at Stanford University?
For international students, yearly tuition is about $62,484.
When can I apply to Stanford University?
Admission at Stanford University usually runs Oct 1 – Jan 5. For international students: Oct 1 – Jan 5.
In which languages does Stanford University teach?
Programs for international students at Stanford University are taught in English.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Stanford University?
Stanford University has a UNIREAL Score of 90/100, calculated from: international ranking, research activity, awards, competition medals, elite students.
Reviews
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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