How to enroll in a master's program at Stanford University
Stanford University — is a private research university founded in 1885 in California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The university is among the top 3 best universities in the world according to QS, Times Higher Education and US. News, and its — alumni are the founders and CEOs of Google, Netflix, HP, Instagram and many others.
Stanford is known as a hub for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, where education is closely linked to practice and research activities.
Stanford is known as a hub for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, where education is closely linked to practice and research activities.
Major schools and master's programs
Stanford has 7 schools (faculties), and each admits international students to master's programs:
- School of Engineering — engineering, IT, robotics, artificial intelligence.
- Graduate School of Business (GSB) — MBA, finance, management.
- School of Humanities and Sciences — humanities and natural sciences.
- School of Law — jurisprudence (LL.M., JSM).
- School of Medicine — biomedicine, neuroscience, public health.
- Graduate School of Education — pedagogy and psychology.
- School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences — ecology, sustainable development.
Stages of admission to the Stanford Masters
1) Program selection
Go to the website of the corresponding — school for example:
engineering.stanford.edu
gsb.stanford.edu
ed.stanford.edu
Study admission conditions, deadlines and test requirements (they vary by faculty).
engineering.stanford.edu
gsb.stanford.edu
ed.stanford.edu
Study admission conditions, deadlines and test requirements (they vary by faculty).
1) Program selection
Go to the website of the corresponding — school for example:
engineering.stanford.edu
gsb.stanford.edu
ed.stanford.edu
Study admission conditions, deadlines and test requirements (they vary by faculty).
engineering.stanford.edu
gsb.stanford.edu
ed.stanford.edu
Study admission conditions, deadlines and test requirements (they vary by faculty).
2) Preparation of documents
Most programs require:
Tests:
Letters of recommendation — 2 or 3 from teachers or employers.
CV / Resume — describing experience, internships, achievements.
Statement of Purpose — motivation letter (why did you choose the program, what goals and research interests).
Sometimes — Research Proposal or Portfolio (for design, architecture and art).
- Bachelor's degree with official transcript (English translation).
- The average GPA — score is preferably 3.5 /4.0 and higher.
Tests:
- GRE (for most programmes);
- GMAT (for business school);
- TOEFL iBT (100+) or IELTS (7.5+).
Letters of recommendation — 2 or 3 from teachers or employers.
CV / Resume — describing experience, internships, achievements.
Statement of Purpose — motivation letter (why did you choose the program, what goals and research interests).
Sometimes — Research Proposal or Portfolio (for design, architecture and art).
3) Feeding deadlines
Most Stanford master's programs accept documents through December (sometimes through mid-January).
Decisions come in March–April.
Start of training — September.
Decisions come in March–April.
Start of training — September.
4) Costs and scholarships
Tuition fees: $58,000–65,000 per year.
Accommodation and meals: $20,000–25,000 per year.
Many students receive financial assistance, especially in research programs (Graduate Fellowships, Assistantships, Knight-Hennessy Scholars).
More details: financialaid.stanford.edu/grad
Accommodation and meals: $20,000–25,000 per year.
Many students receive financial assistance, especially in research programs (Graduate Fellowships, Assistantships, Knight-Hennessy Scholars).
More details: financialaid.stanford.edu/grad
5) Interview
Some faculties (especially business school and pedagogical programs) conduct online interviews.
The questions relate to motivation, academic goals and future plans.
The questions relate to motivation, academic goals and future plans.
6) Visa and enrolment
After receiving an enrollment letter, the student receives Form I-20 for an F-1 visa (or J-1 for research programs).
Approximate preparation schedule:
Approximate preparation schedule:
Why choose Stanford
- University № 1 for innovation and startups.
- Direct access to Silicon Valley companies.
- Opportunity to conduct their own research and participate in grants.
- A global network of alumni to open up career opportunities around the world.
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