Stanford University Fees for Indian Students (2026)

Stanford University charges tuition by quarter and by units enrolled. Most full-time international students on F-1 visas enrol in 11 to 18 units per quarter, which is the standard full-time rate shown below. 

The table below gives a complete breakdown of Stanford University course fees in Indian rupees across all major programmes for 2026-27.

Source: Stanford Tuition & Fees
Currency conversion used: 1 USD = ₹96

The cost of attendance at Stanford University ranges from ₹1.04 crore to ₹1.31 crore per year, depending on the programme. This estimate includes tuition fees, housing, food, health insurance, books, and other personal expenses.

Note: MBA health insurance is charged at $8,232 (3 quarters) vs $10,976 for programmes running 4 quarters. The difference accounts for the variation across rows.

Stanford University tuition fees vary from ₹40 lakh for graduate programmes to ₹1.4 crore for the MSx programme, making programme choice one of the biggest factors affecting your overall study cost. The sections below break down tuition fees and major cost components for each programme.

1. Stanford Undergraduate Fees

Stanford undergraduate tuition is a flat $90,308 per year, regardless of major, charged as $22,577 per quarter across three quarters. The total cost of attendance for a single undergraduate student on campus runs $96,000 to $100,000 per year, including housing, dining, insurance, and fees.

2. Stanford Graduate MS and PhD Fees

Stanford Graduate tuition depends on the school and units taken per quarter. Engineering programmes carry a slightly higher per-unit rate than general graduate programmes. Most full-time MS students take 11 to 18 units per quarter.

PhD students at Stanford University are typically fully funded through fellowships, TA positions, or RA positions covering tuition plus an annual stipend of $42,000 to $50,000, approximately ₹40.3L to ₹48L.

3. Stanford MBA Fees 

The Stanford MBA costs $128,270 in Year 1 and $124,970 in Year 2 for a single student, including tuition, housing, food, insurance, and personal expenses. There is also a mandatory Global Experience Requirement costing $4,000 to $6,000 extra, approximately ₹3.8L to ₹5.8L.

4. Stanford MSx Fees

The Stanford MSx is a one-year programme for professionals with at least 8 years of experience. At $148,872 in tuition alone, it is the most expensive programme at Stanford. The total cost of attendance, including living expenses, reaches $182,000 to $187,000, approximately ₹1.75 crore to ₹1.80 crore.

5. Stanford MD Fees

Stanford Medicine charges $23,221 per quarter across four quarters, totalling $92,884 per year in tuition. The full annual cost of attendance for Year 1 on-campus is $137,517, approximately ₹1.32 crore.

6. Stanford JD and LLM Fees 

Stanford Law School fees total $129,426 per year (₹1.24 crore) once tuition, living expenses, and insurance are included.

The application fees at Stanford range from $85 to $275 (approximately ₹8,160 to ₹26,400) depending on the programme. These fees are non-refundable and charged separately for each programme you apply to.

Stanford University fees can be significantly reduced through scholarships, need-based aid, and funded research positions. The scholarship options below range from full tuition coverage for undergraduate students to complete funding packages for graduate and doctoral programs.

One way to offset Stanford University fees is through on-campus work and post-graduation income opportunities. AnF-1 visa allows you to work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the term and full-time during breaks. Off-campus work is only permitted throughCPT or OPT.

Here is what that looks like in practice:

• On-campus jobs: Research assistants, teaching assistants, library staff, and lab helpers earn $18 to $25 per hour at Stanford. Working 20 hours a week across a 36-week academic year generates approximately $13,000 to $18,000 in annual income, approximately ₹1.25L to ₹1.73L.
• Summer internships via CPT: Stanford MS and MBA students regularly intern at Google, McKinsey, Meta, and other Bay Area companies. Average monthly pay for a summer tech internship is $8,000 to $15,000, approximately ₹7.7L to ₹14.4L per month.
• Post-graduation OPT: STEM graduates qualify for up to 3 years of OPT. Entry-level tech salaries at Stanford-area companies start at $120,000 to $180,000 per year, approximately ₹1.15Cr to ₹1.73Cr annually.

Stanford's sticker price stops many Indian students before they even apply, and that is the single biggest financial mistake you can make. If your family earns under $125,000 per year, you almost certainly qualify for aid that brings your actual cost down to levels competitive with any top Indian private university. Apply first, calculate after. The mistake is running cost estimates on full tuition before you know what aid package you will receive.

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