Stanford University
Stanford, United StatesQS #5
University profile
About
Stanford University is a private research university located in Stanford, California, near Palo Alto in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is widely known for engineering, computer science, business, medicine, and the sciences, and for its close ties to Silicon Valley. Stanford has a strong global research reputation across many disciplines.
Why international students choose it
- International students may value Stanford for its research strength and proximity to the technology industry, with instruction in English in the United States
- Its location in the Bay Area offers connections to startups, tech companies, and entrepreneurship
- The university draws students and faculty from around the world
- Extensive resources and support services are available to its international community
