Stanford University

📍 Stanford, CA, United States · 🌐 English

PKR 17,161,119

Annual Tuition (PKR)

$61,731

Annual Tuition (USD)

Acceptance Rate

17,500

Total Students

24%

International Students

🏛️ About Stanford University

Stanford University is situated in Silicon Valley and is the launchpad for countless tech giants and startups. Its entrepreneurship ecosystem, research excellence, and proximity to industry make it uniquely valuable for Pakistani students.

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📚 Popular Courses & Programmes

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Electrical Engineering

MBA (GSB)

Bioengineering

Earth Science

Psychology

📋 Entry Requirements for Pakistani Students

Undergraduate: Holistic review; SAT 1500+ typical; Pakistani A-level AAA/HSSC distinction
Postgraduate: GPA 3.6+ from top university
GRE/GMAT scores submitted (no minimum, but 320+/720+ typical)
TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0+
Research publications or patents a strong plus

🏅 Scholarships for Pakistani Students

🎯 Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Full funding (tuition + $75K/yr stipend) for graduate study; open to Pakistanis

🎯 Stanford GSB Fellowship

Need-based financial aid for MBA students reducing loans

🎯 HEC/USAID Scholarship

Government-funded support for Pakistanis at Stanford

🛂 Student Visa Guide for Pakistani Applicants

F-1 Student Visa required. Stanford International Student Services issues I-20. Apply at US Embassy Islamabad or Consulate Karachi with DS-160, SEVIS fee, and financial documents. California is a top destination for Pakistani tech professionals post-study with OPT/H1B pathway.

🇺🇸 Full United States Visa Guide

🏠 Student Accommodation

Graduate students may live on campus or nearby Palo Alto. Campus housing costs $1,200-$2,000/month. Off-campus Silicon Valley housing is expensive at $2,000-$3,500/month.