University Ranking
More than a hundred years old, Stanford is a pioneer in higher education with consistently ranked among the top 10 universities globally. For the last 5 years, Times Higher Education, QS, and Shanghai rankings have placed it under the top 5 higher education institutes in the world. QS and Times Higher give emphasis on the academic reputation of the institute, thus it is testimony to Stanford's higher academic stature. While Shanghai gives focuses on the research output of the university, so, Stanford has consistently maintained its quality in the research as well.
Those who are looking for a top-notch institute with credentials in both academics, as well as best research facilities and guidance, can go for Stanford. However, with an acceptance rate of 4.3%, it is very difficult to get into Stanford in comparison to other Ivy League colleges. Candidates with proven academic performance need to compete with other applicants to get an admit to one of the best schools in the US.
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1] | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | NA |
QS - World University Ranking [2] | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3] | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
US News & World Report - Global Universities [4] | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
US News & World Report - National University Ranking | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)
[1] The Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities takes into account universities that have Fields Medalists, Highly Cited Researchers, Nobel Laureates, papers published to determine top universities in the world.... Read More
QS
[2] At QS World University Ranking, six simple metrics are taken into account that effectively capture university performances and a list of top-performing universities in the world are derived for a particular year.... Read More
THE (Times Higher Education)
[3] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read More
US News & World Report
[4] As more and more students are studying abroad, focusing on specific aspects of universities has become an important part of students’ research.... Read More
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Course Ranking
Stanford offers 98 undergraduate specializations and more than 90 fields of study to graduate students. Apart from the most sought-after MBA program, the graduate courses also offer training in Professional Development along with 39 Interdisciplinary Programs. Whether Bloomberg or Financial Times, Stanford's MBA has consistently ranked at the top in the world by prominent ranking providers. Candidates looking for business courses from a top-notch educational institute can consider Stanford. With an annual research budget of $1.63 billion, Stanford has always remained one of the favourites for those looking to make a career in research or academia.
It is not just business-related programs, Stanford has marked a niche for itself in Engineering and Technology courses as well. If we look at the ranking figures closely, whether it is Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace, most of the engineering programs offered by Stanford have been ranked under the top 5 positions from major ranking providers. Apart from this, its Computer engineering programs both US and PG have also performed exceptionally well in the last 5 years. Students looking to study in the USA can look at the courses offered by Stanford. If you have any queries related to admission to Stanford then you can read here and learn everything you need to know about the institute.
Ranking for Business Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bloomberg - Best Business School USA [5] | 1 | 1 | 52 | 1 | NA |
FT (Financial Times) - GMBA Ranking [6] | 1 | 1 | 3 | NA | NA |
QS - Accounting & Finance [7] | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | NA |
QS - Global MBA [8] | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics [9] | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
US News & World Report - Entrepreneurship MBA [10] | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
US News & World Report - Finance MBA [10] | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School [10] | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
US News & World Report - Information Systems MBA [10] | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | NA |
US News & World Report - MBA Business Analytics [10] | NA | NA | NA | 6 | NA |
US News & World Report - Supply Chain Management MBA [10] | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Bloomberg
[5] With an experience of more than 3 decades in providing business rankings, Bloomberg Business Week MBA rankings are considered as one of the most trusted ranking providers for business schools and MBA programs.... Read More
FT (Financial Times)
[6] Candidates who consider compensation as a major factor while deciding a business school should go for Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. It also provides rankings for Masters in Management and Masters in Finance.... Read MoreQS
[7] The QS University Rankings by Subject methodology ranks the quality of subjects in each university taking into considerationfour parameters, Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Research Citations per Paper, and H-index.... Read MoreQS
[8] The QS Global MBA Rankings use six benchmarks that are further divided into multiple indicators to capture university performances for a list of top-performing MBA universities.... Read MoreTHE (Times Higher Education)
[9] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read MoreUS News & World Report
[10] Learn what business leaders think about top business schools. Also, read the ranking methodology of best global universities rankings and best national university rankings by US News.... Read More
Ranking for Engineering Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings | 27 | 30 | 29 | 34 | NA |
QS - Engineering and Technology [11] | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | NA |
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology [12] | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PG | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
US News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
QS
[11] The QS University Rankings by Subject methodology ranks the quality of subjects in each university taking into considerationfour parameters, Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Research Citations per Paper, and H-index.... Read MoreTHE (Times Higher Education)
[12] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read More
Ranking for Computers Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers [13] | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PG | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 3 |
US News & World Report - UG Computer Engineering | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
THE (Times Higher Education)
[13] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read More
Ranking for Science Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | NA |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | NA |
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | NA |
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | NA |
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology Rankings | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ranking for Humanities Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | NA |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | NA |
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | NA |
QS - Performing Arts Rankings | 20 | 19 | 20 | 37 | NA |
QS - Politics Rankings | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | NA |
QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings | 10 | 14 | 16 | 19 | NA |
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ranking for Medicine Courses
An upward trending line indicates ranking is improving whereas a downward trending line indicates ranking is declining
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings | 201-300 | 151-200 | 151-200 | 151-200 | NA |
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical Schools | 41 | NA | NA | 30 | 22 |
Ranking for Law Courses
| Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | NA |
QS - QS - Law Rankings | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law Rankings | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| University City | Stanford, California, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 13,809 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford,_California |
Contact Details
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