Stanford University

Stanford, United States · Founded 1885

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Stanford University ranks #3 globally — #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #6 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #2 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #3 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Stanford University places #3 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

▲ 1 vs 2026 (#3)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Location

Stanford, United States

Founded

1885

Total students

≈ 17,300

International students

≈ 24%

Official site

stanford.edu

Subject rankings

Stanford University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Statistics

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Medicine / Clinical

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Education

#22

Chemistry

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Law

#10

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Mathematics

—

Engineering & Technology

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#20

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

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#10

#47

Chemical Engineering

—

#51-75

#112

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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#83

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

—

#25

#135

Accounting & Finance

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#10

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Business & Management

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#40

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Psychology

Arts & Humanities

—

Biological Sciences

—

Physics & Astronomy

—

Natural / Physical Sciences

—

Political Science & IR

—

Automation & Control

—

Business & Economics

—

Anatomy & Physiology

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Materials Science

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#11

Social Sciences & Management

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Economics & Econometrics

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Sociology

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#15

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Biotechnology

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Life Sciences & Medicine

—

History

—

Modern Languages

—

Environmental Science

—

#12

Communication & Media

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#51-75

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Marketing

—

Public Administration

—

#51-75

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Clinical & Health

—

English Language & Literature

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Public Health

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#14

Linguistics

—

Earth & Geosciences

—

#24

#17

Archaeology

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Civil Engineering

—

#201-300

#166

Anthropology

#11

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Biomedical Engineering

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#12

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Development Studies

#16

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Telecommunication Engineering

—

#16

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Energy Science & Engineering

—

#16

#21

Philosophy

#17

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Pharmacy & Pharmacology

—

#51-75

#21

Architecture

#28

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Art & Design

#31

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Performing Arts

#33

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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

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#45

#33

Agriculture & Forestry

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#401-500

#46

Theology & Religious Studies

#51-100

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Water Resources

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#51-75

#92

Dentistry

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#51-75

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Library & Information Science

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#51-75

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Geography

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#151-200

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Transportation Science

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#151-200

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Stanford University ranked in the world in 2026?

Stanford University ranks #2 in QS 2027, #6 in THE 2026, #2 in ARWU 2025 and #3 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #3 globally.

When was Stanford University founded?

Stanford University was founded in 1885.

What percentage of Stanford University students are international?

Approximately 24% of Stanford University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

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EduRank (2026). Stanford University — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/stanford/

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