Stanford, CA, United States · Private university

Stanford University

Private research university in Silicon Valley, strong across engineering, computer science, business and medicine.

Tuition / year

US$62,000 – US$68,000

≈ ₹53–58 lakh

Living costs / year

US$22,000 – US$28,000

≈ ₹19–24 lakh

Intakes

Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan, some programmes)

English requirement

TOEFL 100 recommended for graduate study

Fees, deadlines and awards are indicative and change every year (last reviewed October 2026). Always confirm on the official website before applying — or ask a ReCampus counsellor to check for you.

Study options

Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduatePhD

Subject areas

EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness & ManagementMedicine & HealthLawSciencesSocial SciencesArts & HumanitiesDesign & Architecture

Why students choose it

  • Knight-Hennessy Scholars for graduate study
  • Silicon Valley start-up ecosystem
  • Need-aware admissions for international UG

Application deadlines

UG Early Action/Decision usually 1–15 November; Regular Decision usually 1–15 January. Graduate deadlines typically December–February.

Scholarships to explore

Awards tied to Stanford University, plus national and India-funded routes for United States.

All United States scholarships
Full fundingUnited States

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

USIEF

Tuition, living costs, airfare and health insurance for a master's at a US university.

Usually May–JulyOfficial site
Full fundingUnited States

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Full tuition, living stipend and travel for any Stanford graduate programme.

Usually early OctoberOfficial site
Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's

European Union

Participation costs, travel and a monthly allowance while studying in two or more European countries.

Usually October to January (programme specific)Official site
Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to US$100,000 towards tuition, living and travel at top universities in the US, UK and Europe.

Usually March–AprilOfficial site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

J.N. Tata Endowment

Loan scholarship for postgraduate study abroad, plus possible travel grant.

Usually MarchOfficial site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust

Interest-free loan scholarships; top candidates may receive larger awards.

Usually MarchOfficial site

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