Founded in 1885, Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California, renowned for its academic strength, wealth of resources, and close ties to Silicon Valley. A global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship across many fields.
Address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, 94305 Stanford, California, United States
Computer Science, Engineering, Business (GSB)
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Deep connections with Silicon Valley tech companies (e.g., Google, Apple, HP founded by alumni), venture capital firms, and research institutions worldwide. Operates SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory for DoE. Member of AAU.
Research:
A premier research university with groundbreaking work in AI, biotechnology, medicine, engineering, physical sciences, and humanities. Strong focus on interdisciplinary research and translating discoveries into practical applications. Numerous Nobel laureates.
Famous Alumnis:
Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Reed Hastings, Sandra Day O’Connor, Tiger Woods, John Steinbeck
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
13100
Current students***:
17800
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
235000
Pros
World-class academics and research, epicenter of Silicon Valley innovation, strong entrepreneurial culture, beautiful and extensive campus, vast resources.
Cons
Extremely competitive admissions, high cost of living in the Bay Area, can feel like a high-pressure environment, large endowment but still high tuition.
Best For
Highly ambitious students and researchers aiming to be at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in technology, business, medicine, and the sciences.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Innovation, Silicon, Sustainable Practices, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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