What is the total cost of studying at Stanford University for Indian students?
The annual Stanford University tuition fee can range between INR 25.48 L - 1.23 Cr. The course-wise Stanford tuition fees is given in the table below:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MS (37 courses) | INR 30 L - 1 Cr |
MBA/PGDM (7 courses) | INR 35 L - 1 Cr |
MA (22 courses) | INR 25 L - 70 L |
BA (37 courses) | INR 58 L |
BE / BTech (13 courses) | INR 58 L |
BSc (13 courses) | INR 58 L |
MBA/PGDM0 (2 courses) | INR 34 L |
BBA (2 courses) | INR 58 L |
LLM (2 courses) | INR 64 L |
MBA/PGDM5 (1 course) | INR 56 L |
Student Budget: The budget for academic year 2026-27 at Stanford UG students are given below:
| Particulars | Fees for 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | USD 22,944 (Around INR 22 L) |
| Student fees allowance | USD 2,610 (Around INR 2.5 L) |
| Books and supply allowance | USD 855 (Around INR 83k) |
| Personal expenses | USD 3,405 (Around INR 3.2 L) |
| Travel | Varies |
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