Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Campus & City Stanford, CA, United States
- Rent (1BR)
- $1,100
- Groceries
- $350
- Pint
- $6.5
Varies widely — warm south, four-season northeast, dry west.
Car-centric outside major cities; NYC/SF/Boston/Chicago have metro.
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A globally top-ranked research university, placed #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Recognised for academic excellence, international reach, and strong graduate outcomes.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Genuinely worthwhile"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Stanford University, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Stanford University, I'd say go for it.
"Exceeded expectations"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Stanford University, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — campus life is really active — Greek life, sports, clubs, you name it. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Stanford University, I'd say go for it.
"Mixed but mostly good"
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Stanford University, I'd say go for it.
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