Rankings
How every major ranking places Stanford University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 31 | $65,445 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 22 | $65,445 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 20 | $65,445 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $65,445 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $65,445 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $65,445 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $65,445 | See → |
| Social sciences | 7 | $65,445 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $65,445 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $65,445 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 5 | $65,445 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $65,445 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $65,445 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $65,445 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $65,445 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Stanford University
The job market for Stanford University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Stanford University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $65,445 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $65,445, humanities & languages $65,445.
How is Stanford University ranked?
Stanford University is ranked #3 by QS (2026), #5 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #2 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Anatomy & Physiology (#2) and Computer Science & Information Systems (#2).
What IELTS score does Stanford University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (2 of the 3 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Stanford University offer?
149 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (31), life sciences & biotechnology (22) and natural sciences (20).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Stanford University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.