SU
Stanford University
Stanford, California, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1885
#2
World Ranking
#2
In United States
241+
Courses & Fees
1885
Founded
What Stanford University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Life Sciences, Arts & Humanities and Computer & IT programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Stanford, California.
Rankings
#2
Global Ranking (indicative)
#2
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (241+)
Life Sciences
59 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 43,850 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,100 / year |
| Zoology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,150 / year |
| Environmental Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,300 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,900 / year |
| Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,650 / year |
| Biochemistry | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 65,150 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 28,100 / year |
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 56,800 / year |
| Genetics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 34,400 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,050 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Zoology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 44,800 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,750 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,100 / year |
| Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,350 / year |
| Biochemistry | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 21,000 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,350 / year |
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 24,800 / year |
| Genetics | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 57,700 / year |
| Microbiology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 52,600 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,150 / year |
| Zoology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,500 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,500 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,350 / year |
| Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 46,300 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,600 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,500 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,900 / year |
| Genetics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 52,050 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 52,700 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 52,900 / year |
| Zoology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,900 / year |
| Environmental Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 48,350 / year |
| Marine Biology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 55,150 / year |
| Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 58,950 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,250 / year |
| Neuroscience | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 63,850 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,200 / year |
| Genetics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 64,450 / year |
| Microbiology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 62,700 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 52,700 / year |
| Zoology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 58,400 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,950 / year |
| Marine Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,400 / year |
| Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,950 / year |
| Biochemistry | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,850 / year |
| Neuroscience | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 49,300 / year |
| Biotechnology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,750 / year |
| Genetics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,100 / year |
| Microbiology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 59,800 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 47,850 / year |
| Zoology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,150 / year |
| Environmental Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 34,100 / year |
| Marine Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,350 / year |
| Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,550 / year |
| Biochemistry | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 21,350 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,200 / year |
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 54,550 / year |
Arts & Humanities
70 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,900 / year |
| English Literature | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 57,900 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 64,150 / year |
| Music | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 57,350 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,750 / year |
| Creative Writing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 52,200 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,750 / year |
| Religious Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,900 / year |
| Archaeology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,600 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,400 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 62,050 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 65,100 / year |
| Philosophy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 59,400 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 48,650 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 27,100 / year |
| Music | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 34,200 / year |
| Fine Art | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,900 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,000 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,300 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 57,000 / year |
| Archaeology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 60,400 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,050 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 53,350 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,650 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 54,200 / year |
| English Literature | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,700 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,900 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 57,500 / year |
| Fine Art | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 31,500 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 49,500 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 54,200 / year |
| Religious Studies | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 27,000 / year |
| Archaeology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 49,850 / year |
| Linguistics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,300 / year |
| History | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 36,800 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,350 / year |
| Philosophy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,300 / year |
| English Literature | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,900 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 22,150 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 51,600 / year |
| Fine Art | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 56,150 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,900 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 51,650 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 56,800 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 53,400 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 55,800 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,350 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 62,300 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 46,300 / year |
| English Literature | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 40,200 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,500 / year |
| Music | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,050 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 47,500 / year |
| Creative Writing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 45,200 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,800 / year |
| Religious Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,250 / year |
| Archaeology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 57,250 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,600 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 52,500 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,750 / year |
| Philosophy | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,000 / year |
| English Literature | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,450 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,550 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,200 / year |
| Fine Art | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 52,300 / year |
| Creative Writing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 35,850 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,950 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 46,000 / year |
| Archaeology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 44,950 / year |
| Linguistics | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 54,300 / year |
Architecture
48 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 22,500 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 54,200 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 51,000 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 28,350 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 28,200 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,550 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 48,000 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,150 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,350 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,950 / year |
| Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 65,700 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 46,850 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,200 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,050 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 35,750 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,900 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,350 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 23,500 / year |
| Architecture | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 55,100 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 47,500 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 38,850 / year |
| Construction Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,800 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 54,950 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 30,850 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 54,650 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,300 / year |
| Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,000 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 45,750 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,850 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,600 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 38,000 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,950 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 51,100 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 60,950 / year |
| Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 56,300 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,200 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,100 / year |
| Construction Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,000 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,600 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 32,600 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 62,550 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,350 / year |
| Architecture | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 34,000 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,400 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 41,500 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,500 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,400 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,500 / year |
Computer & IT
64 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 55,250 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,650 / year |
| Cybersecurity | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 24,050 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,900 / year |
| Computer Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 28,850 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 53,600 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 38,050 / year |
| Computer Networks | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 63,150 / year |
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,200 / year |
| Software Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 27,900 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,050 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,800 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 55,200 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 62,050 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,650 / year |
| Computer Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 22,250 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 65,650 / year |
| Information Systems | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,150 / year |
| Computer Networks | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,900 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,400 / year |
| Software Engineering | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 29,650 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 50,700 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 28,500 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 45,200 / year |
| Cybersecurity | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 33,150 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,000 / year |
| Computer Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 63,250 / year |
| Information Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,800 / year |
| Information Systems | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 43,750 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,300 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,900 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 57,900 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,200 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,050 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 48,800 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,450 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,150 / year |
| Computer Science | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 52,000 / year |
| Information Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 48,050 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,000 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,650 / year |
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,600 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 58,500 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,900 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 51,800 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,550 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 60,900 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 55,500 / year |
| Computer Science | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 41,900 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 53,650 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,450 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 52,800 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,300 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 54,000 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 51,300 / year |
| Cloud Computing | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,400 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 22,300 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 49,500 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 65,550 / year |
| Computer Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,800 / year |
| Information Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 56,500 / year |
| Information Systems | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,350 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 55,100 / year |
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 57,800 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.