How to get admission to Stanford University for an MBA in Finance.
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Stanford University is one of the world's best universities. It is currently ranked third in the world university rankings (QS 2022). To get admission to the MBA in Finance courses offered by its School of Business, you need to fulfill the following requirements:
1. Academic requirement: You must have completed a Bachelor's degree equivalent to a U. S. graduation degree.
2. English test: You received an overall band score of 7 out of a total of 9 on the IELTS test. If you have given PTE you must get at least 68 out of 90. The minimum requirement for a TOEFL score is 100 out of 120.
3. GMAT and GRE There is no specific cutoff mentioned,...more -
Only 10% or so of candidates are chosen by the Stanford admissions committee for interviews, and around half of those selected get acceptance offers. To be admitted to Stanford's MBA programme, you must display intellectual vibrancy (academic success), and demonstrate leadership potential, and personal traits and accomplishments. Stanford MBA candidates demonstrate these traits through an interview, letters of reference, and the essay topic "What matters most to you, and why? "
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Yes, the Stanford University application deadlines are open for international students for the year 2026. These programs like MBA follow a round system and the application deadlines are given below -
| Application Round | Apply by | Notification by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sep 9, 2025 (Closed) | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Apr 7, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
As per the Stanford University guidelines, late applications are not accepted. After the application deadline, the application window closes.
International applicants can refer to the deadlines for UG and PG courses given below -
- UG Regular Application Deadlines - Jan 5, 2026
- PG MBA Round 2 Application Deadline - Jan 8, 2026
- PG MBA Round 3 - Apr 7, 2026
Stanford Reliance Dhirubai MBA Fellowship offers financial support for up to 5 Indian nationals each year who commit to be back to India, after completing MBA. The recipients shall receive full tuition support for the 2-year MBA course at Stanford. For this fellowship program, there are two stages:
- First stage: On the basis of merit, commitment to developing India, and financial need
- Second stage: Primary Stanford admission criteria. Factors considered are intellectual vitality, showcased potential leadership, and personal qualities and contributions
Globally, Stanford Uni ranks among the Top 10 Universities in the world. In the world rankings by known publishers, here are some of the rankings of Stanford:
| Publisher | Rankings |
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| QS World Uni Rankings 2026 | #3 |
| Times Higher rankings 2026 | #5 |
| U.S. News Global University Rankings 2025 | #3 |
Stanford University QS ranking 2026 is #3 and in 2025, it ranks at #6. The 2026 QS rank show a significant improvement of rankings as compared to the previous year's rankings. In the QS rankings, since the past 5 years, Stanford Uni has ranked among the Top 10 Universities in the world.
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