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Stanford University fees for Indian students vary by study level and programme. Postgraduate tuition starts at USD 66,048 (INR 63.66 lakh) for standard graduate programmes and reaches USD 89,187 (INR 85.96 lakh) for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Undergraduate tuition is USD 67,731 (INR 65.28 lakh) for Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes. The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science falls under the Graduate Engineering tuition rate of USD 69,717 (INR 67.19 lakh).

• Undergraduate housing and food: USD 22,944 (INR 22.11 lakh) for 2026–27
• Graduate living budget: USD 61,142 (INR 58.93 lakh) for 12 months
• Cardinal Care health insurance: USD 8,808 (INR 8.49 lakh) for graduate budgeting
• Graduate application fee: USD 125 (INR 12,048)

Stanford’s California location makes housing and living costs an important part of the budget. An MS Computer Science student following a 1.5-year average completion pattern should budget USD 196,288.50 (INR 1.89 crore) for tuition and living expenses. A first-year undergraduate budget can reach USD 97,545 (INR 94.01 lakh) before travel and personal visa expenses.

Indian students applying for an F-1 student visa should budget USD 185 (INR 17,700) for the visa application fee and USD 350 (INR 33,500) for the SEVIS I-901 fee, making the core government fees about INR 51,200 in total. Indian F-1 applicants currently have no additional visa issuance or reciprocity fee, but students should keep extra money aside for travel to the visa appointment, document preparation and any other personal expenses.

Note: Currency conversion used: 1 USD = INR 96.38, as of 6 October 2026.

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Stanford University Tuition Fees by Programme

Stanford charges most graduate students quarterly tuition, with the amount depending on the school and number of units taken. Full-time graduate engineering students generally fall under the 11–18 unit quarterly rate.

Stanford Postgraduate Fees: Autumn 2027

Stanford postgraduate tuition starts at USD 66,048 (INR 63.66 lakh) for standard graduate programmes. Engineering and MBA programmes have higher tuition because Stanford uses separate fee groups for these courses. Tuition is charged quarterly, with the annual totals based on the Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters for the 2026–27 fee year.

• Engineering MS courses share the higher Graduate Engineering tuition group.
• Statistics MS planning changes with pace because Stanford expects six quarters.
• MBA tuition is billed by the Graduate School of Business, not the engineering table.
• Graduate applicants using Knight-Hennessy Scholars need both applications on time.

Stanford Undergraduate Fees: Autumn 2027

Stanford charges the same USD 67,731 (INR 65.28 lakh) undergraduate tuition across majors. Students are admitted to Stanford University first, so choosing a major does not change the first-year tuition. The tuition is charged annually across the Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters.

• The undergraduate fee band is simple because Stanford does not price by major.
• New undergraduates add a $525 (INR 50,600) orientation fee and $250 (INR 24,095) document fee.
• Stanford lists health insurance separately because Cardinal Care may be waived only with comparable cover.
• Regular Decision for Autumn 2027 closes on 5 January 2027.

Stanford University Fee Trend by Year

Stanford undergraduate tuition increased from USD 56,169 (INR 54.14 lakh) in 2021–22 to USD 67,731 (INR 65.28 lakh) in 2026–27. The 2026–27 tuition freeze gives Autumn 2027 applicants more cost certainty when planning their budget.

Cost of Living in Stanford for Indian Students

Stanford estimates USD 61,142 (INR 58.93 lakh) for a graduate student’s 12-month non-tuition living budget. Off-campus housing can increase living costs by around 10% to 40%, depending on the accommodation chosen.

• Graduate on-campus housing is the cleanest comparison because Stanford publishes a standard budget.
• Private housing near Palo Alto can exceed Stanford’s budget by 10% to 40%.
• Undergraduate housing and food are billed quarterly at $22,944 (INR 22.11 Lakhs) yearly.
• Living outside campus adds commute and lease-risk decisions that the university budget cannot remove.

Total Cost of Studying at Stanford University

The first-year cost at Stanford can exceed INR 1 crore for a self-funded MS or MBA. The total budget varies significantly depending on the programme and its tuition structure.

• The MS Computer Science row is the worked example for total-cost calculations.
• Graduate mandatory fees include Cardinal Care, health fee, document fee and Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) fee.
• The undergraduate row includes housing, food, books, supplies, personal expenses and student fee allowance.
• The F-1 student visa is the US student visa. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901 is a separate visa charge.
• The Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee is the F-1 visa application fee.
• Visa and SEVIS charges are paid outside Stanford, not on the university bill.

Stanford University Scholarships for Indian Students

Stanford scholarship opportunities are stronger when students complete funding requirements alongside their admission application. Undergraduate financial aid for international students is need-aware, while graduate funding is generally managed by individual programmes and departments.

Stanford University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Stanford has no standard tuition deposit for most graduate admits. Undergraduates confirm enrollment with a $200 (INR 19,276) non-refundable deposit.

Methods of payment include Stanford’s student payment system, Flywire, Convera, paper checks and wire transfer. Flywire supports Indian National Electronic Funds Transfer and Real Time Gross Settlement options.

1. Accept the Stanford offer and complete the financial forms.
2. Pay the deposit only if the route requires one.
3. Receive the Form I-20, the document needed for the F-1 student visa.
4. Pay the quarterly balance through Stanford’s student payment system.
5. Keep every receipt for the visa file and bank loan file.

Graduate Autumn bills for 2026/27 list 20 October 2026 as the first and second bill due date. The same billing rhythm is the best timing model until Autumn 2027 dates publish.

Hidden Costs of Studying at Stanford University

Hidden costs begin before tuition because the F-1 visa fee and SEVIS I-901 fee together cost $535 (INR 51,563). These charges are separate from Stanford tuition.

• F-1 visa Machine Readable Visa fee: $185 (INR 17,830).
• SEVIS I-901 fee: $350 (INR 33,733).
• Cardinal Care insurance: $8,808 (INR 8.49 Lakhs) in the graduate budget.
• Document fee: $250 (INR 24,095) for new degree students.
• ASSU student activity fee: $69 (INR 6,650) per quarter.
• Late payment finance charge: 1.00% per month on the past-due balance.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The highest-value Autumn 2027 saving is securing funding before the Stanford bill starts. Knight-Hennessy can remove tuition and living pressure for selected graduate admits.

• Submit Knight-Hennessy by 6 October 2026 if eligible for Autumn 2027.
• Choose Stanford graduate housing before signing a Palo Alto lease.
• Request undergraduate financial aid in the first application if needed.
• Use Flywire or Convera instead of unsupported wire routes.
• Claim Section 80E interest deduction in India after education-loan repayment starts.
• Use Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, or 36 months total for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) routes.

Loan size controls affordability more than the headline admit. An INR 50 lakh loan costs about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 per month over 10 years at 10.5%.