Application requirements for all doctoral programs (phd).
All of our doctoral programs are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers who have a deep understanding of the scientific, practical and policy issues they study. All require full-time study, and we promise five years of full-time financial support for every student we admit. Our doctoral programs are small, typically ranging from about 25 to 35 new students a year. The small size of our doctoral cohorts creates big educational advantages for students: the classes are almost always small, students receive individualized attention from their advisors, and they have many opportunities to develop close collegial relationships with fellow students.
It is extremely important to demonstrate in your statement of purpose that your interests converge closely with the current research of faculty who work in the program to which you are applying. Other doctoral applicants will certainly do this, and if you don't, you will forfeit an important competitive advantage to them.
If you wish to contact faculty, please read our Which Degree Which Program article, by Professor Eamonn Callan, which outlines the appropriate process for contacting faculty with whom you share research interests.
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Complete and submit Stanford's graduate online application .
The application fee is $125 , is non-refundable, and must be received by the application deadline.
Stanford offers three types of application fee waivers for which GSE applicants may apply and be considered:
Please visit the Stanford Graduate Diversity website for instructions, deadlines, and the fee waiver application form.
A Statement of Purpose is required. Your statement should be typed, single-spaced and should be between one to two pages . Describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program, your preparation for this field of study, and why our program is a good fit for you, your future career plans, and other aspects of your background as well as interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. You may indicate potential faculty mentors as part of your study and research interests. Be sure to keep a copy for your records. What's a Good Statement of Purpose?
A resume or CV is required of all applicants, depending on which document is most appropriate for your background. There is no page limit for resumes or CVs, though we typically see resumes of one page in length. Please upload your resume or CV in the online application.
Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation . In the online application, you will be asked to identify your recommenders and their email addresses. Please notify your recommenders that they will receive an email prompt to submit their recommendation online. You can submit your request for letters of recommendation through the system without submitting the entire online application. Stanford GSE only accepts online recommendations through the application system ; Stanford GSE cannot accept mailed, emailed or faxed recommendations.
Recommendations should be written by people who have supervised you in an academic, employment, or community service setting. We very strongly recommend that at least one of these letters be from a university professor familiar with your academic work. Your recommendations should directly address your suitability for admission to a graduate program at Stanford GSE.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all three letters of recommendation are submitted through the system by the application deadline , so please work closely with your recommenders to remind them of the deadline.
Transcripts are required from every college and university you have attended for at least one academic year as a full-time student. When submitting your online application, transcripts should be uploaded to the application as a scanned copy or PDF ; this is sufficient for the application review process. Please refrain from sending a secured PDF/transcript with a digital signature as our system cannot upload these properly. The best way to ensure we receive an upload-able document is for you to print out the secured transcript, scan it, and upload the scanned copy (not to exceed 10MB) as a PDF.
If you earned a degree at the institution from which you are submitting a transcript, please ensure that the degree conferral date and the degree conferred is clearly visible on the document. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and will not have earned the respective degree by the time of submitting your GSE application, you should submit your most recent in-progress transcript from your institution.
Only if admitted will we contact you with instructions on sending two copies of your official transcripts to our office. We cannot accept mailed, emailed or faxed copies of your transcripts during the application process. Please note: the instructions for sending transcripts on the online application and on the general Stanford Graduate Admissions Office website differ from this Stanford GSE requirement.
If the coursework and grades are reflected on the transcript of your home institution, you do not need to submit original transcripts from the study abroad institution.
If your institution provides a transcript in a language other than English, we require that you submit a translation of the transcript that is either provided by the institution or a certified translator. Translations must be literal and complete versions of the original records.
If your transcript does not include your degree conferral date and the degree conferred , please submit a scanned copy of your diploma, a conferral statement, or a conferral document in addition to your transcript . If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and will not have earned the respective degree by the time of submitting your GSE application, you should submit your most recent in-progress transcript from your institution.
Stanford University requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from all applicants whose native language is not English. The GSE requires a minimum TOEFL score of 250 for the computer-based test, 600 for the paper-based test or 100 for the internet-based test in order to be considered for admission. The Test of Written English (TWE) portion of the TOEFL is not required. Applicants who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree or a two-year master's program (or its equivalent) in the U.S. or at an institution where English is the main language of instruction are not required to take the TOEFL. For more information on TOEFL requirements, please refer to the Required Exams page on the main Stanford Graduate Admissions website. You may register for the TOEFL test directly at the ETS website .
PhD applicants who are required to take the TOEFL should plan to take the internet-based TOEFL test and have official TOEFL scores sent electronically to Stanford at institution code 4704 (department code does not matter) no later than November 1 . This will give your official TOEFL scores time to be sent from ETS and be received by our system in time for the December 1 deadline. PhD applicants to Knight-Hennessy Scholars should plan to take the internet-based TOEFL test no later than October 16 so your scores can be received by our system in time for the November 16 KHS GSE deadline. Please note that the TOEFL may be taken no earlier than 18 months prior to the application deadline.
No. We accept only TOEFL scores; we do not accept IELTS or other test scores.
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The application fee is $125 and is nonrefundable.
You are prompted to pay the application fee at the time you submit your application.
We accept payments via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club) or via bank transfer from a U.S. checking account.
The application fee may not be refunded under any circumstance, including withdrawal of the application from admission consideration prior to receiving a decision.
If you qualify for one of the following, you may request an application fee waiver. Refer to the Explore Graduate Programs page for application deadlines.
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Participants in good standing in one of the | 10 business days (two weeks) before application deadline* | |
Those who meet School eligibility requirements and do not qualify for the GRE Fee Reduction Waiver or the Program Participation Waiver | 10 business days (two weeks) before application deadline* |
Submit your fee waiver request by the deadline listed above and before you submit your online application for graduate study to ensure a timely decision.
*If you submit your fee waiver request after the deadline (less than 10 business days before your graduate program's application deadline), we cannot guarantee that it will be reviewed by the application deadline. Please consider the following scenarios:
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Consult the Office of Graduate Admissions online at gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply-now . For the 2024-25 academic year, the online application will open in mid-September. Applications are due Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The application must be submitted and all required supporting documents, including unofficial transcript(s), and letters of recommendation must be received by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Stanford TAPS requires that you prepare certain written application materials to accompany your application, including:
Artistic statement.
Specifics regarding all application materials can be found below under “Application Details.”
PLEASE NOTE: Stanford TAPS no longer requires the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for the Ph.D. application
Applicants may be contacted for follow-up information or an interview. Admission decisions for those applying will be communicated in March. The selection of Ph.D. students admitted to TAPS is based on an individualized, holistic review of each application, including (but not limited to) the applicant’s academic record, the letters of recommendation, the statement of purpose and other required written materials, personal qualities and characteristics, and past accomplishments.
To ensure careful consideration of your dossier, be sure that all materials have been uploaded successfully with your application by the application deadline.
Join dozens of Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences students who gain valuable leadership skills in a multidisciplinary, multicultural community as Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS).
KHS admits up to 100 applicants each year from across Stanford’s seven graduate schools, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders ready to address complex global challenges. As a scholar, you join a distinguished cohort, participate in up to three years of KHS’s leadership program, and receive full funding for up to three years of your PhD studies at Stanford.
Candidates of any country may apply. KHS applicants must have earned their first undergraduate degree within the last seven years, and must apply to both a Stanford graduate program and to KHS. Stanford PhD students may also apply to KHS during their first year of PhD enrollment.
If you aspire to be a leader in your field, we invite you to apply. The KHS application deadline is October 9, 2024. Learn more about KHS admission .
The Department of Theater and Performance Studies recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.
The Department of Theater and Performance Studies welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. Review of applications is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays in order to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field.
Please note that the following items must be uploaded through the online application system at the time you submit your application; mailed materials will not be accepted:
Please review the FAQs linked below. For other questions regarding the application process, please contact the TAPS Student Services Manager, Katie Dooling: kdooling [AT] stanford.edu
The Statement of Purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at Stanford, your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. The Statement of Purpose should not exceed two pages (double spaced).
Provide the Committee with a brief (no more than 3 pages double spaced) description of your theoretical approach to production/artistic practice. Please be prepared to provide the committee with examples of your artistic practice should you be selected for the short list.
Submit this information in list form, noting all significant work on productions including acting, directing, choreography, dancing, design, technical work, crew work, stage managing, devised theater, and the like. Include a statement indicating your engagement with live theater and performance.
Submit one or two papers. No more than 25 pages total. For example, any analysis of a play, critical engagements with performance, or work on aesthetic theory. Titles of papers recently submitted include the following: “The Artificial Tradition: Escaping Representation,” and “Trapped in The Infernal Machine: Cocteau Seeks the Fourth Dimension.” We request that you do not send M.A. theses.
You must list and provide your unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution where you were enrolled — or are currently enrolled — in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Stanford considers unofficial transcripts to be sufficient for the review process. If you are offered admission to Stanford and accept the offer, you will be required to submit official transcripts/degree conferral documents (except for those attended for less than one academic year or on a part-time basis).
You must provide three letters and evaluations from faculty or others qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. At least one letter and evaluation should be from a faculty member at the last school you attended as a fulltime student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years). Substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work. When applying online, you will be asked to submit the names, titles, addresses, institution or business names, and email addresses of your three recommenders, and they will be notified of how to upload their letters electronically.
If you have questions about the application process, please consult the Application FAQ
Certificate
Students who major in Economics and who are particularly interested in business economics, environmental economics, data sciences, or finance have the option to obtain a certificate from the Economics Department to demonstrate knowledge and skill in those fields. The student will be awarded a physical certificate upon completion of the appropriate coursework.
Requirements
A student who takes at least four courses (with 18 or more credits) from the Certificate Course List for (for example) Business Economics will be awarded a Certificate in Business Economics. The course list for each area is provided below and the student must earn a grade of C or higher for a course to count toward the certificate. A student can petition to add a course to a Certificate Course List and the Director of Undergraduate Studies will make a yes / no decision.
A student can earn more than one certificate, but the same course cannot be counted toward more than one certificate for the student. Courses taken for certificate requirements may also be counted toward Economics degree requirements.
Application
Once a student completes the necessary coursework for a certificate, the student can fill out and submit the Economics Department’s certificate form to the Undergraduate Student Services Officer. The Undergraduate Student Services Officer will then review the courses submit and approve or deny the student's petition. Student's will be notified by email once their petition decision has been made and, if approved, they may come to the Economics Academic Office to retrieve a copy of their certificate.
NOTE: Certificates MUST be picked up in person. Copies will not be mailed. Successful completion of an Economics certificate will not appear on the student's diploma or transcript.
HAI Graduate Fellow
Ivan Lopez is an MD-PhD student in Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. With a foundation in Physiological Sciences, holding both BS and MS degrees from UCLA, Ivan has transitioned to Stanford, where he actively pursues research at the intersection of data science and medicine. Ivan's research interests are focused on the application of deep learning techniques to develop innovative algorithms and tools that enhance healthcare delivery. His most recent project involved the design and implementation of an NLP-powered system capable of identifying and auto-triaging concerning patient messages. This system reduced the response time for patients in crisis from an average of 10 hours to under 10 minutes. Since its deployment, his system has successfully connected thousands of patients in crisis with specialists. Currently, Ivan is collaborating with healthcare leaders to develop a novel AI tool that empowers crisis counselors to provide more effective, timely, and consistent support to patients in crisis. Beyond crisis intervention, Ivan is also passionate about utilizing AI for health equity. He is currently leading projects leveraging NLP to improve healthcare delivery for patients with limited English proficiency and employing deep learning algorithms to analyze medical imaging data to improve cardiovascular care for all patients.
Department: Biomedical Data Science
In August 2023, Jens Madrian considered the final question arising from his presentation to researchers at Stanford on designing a 100 percent renewable energy system for an ambitious development initiative named NEOM, signifying new future, in Saudi Arabia. NEOM encompassed the development of several regions across a landmass of 26,500 square kilometers in the northwestern province of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. NEOM was funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund with an initial investment commitment of $500 billion.
Madrian was the managing director of energy at ENOWA, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEOM. ENOWA was launched in 2022 to build and manage the water and energy infrastructure of the entire region. Madrian was responsible for the design and delivery of a sustainable energy system, at the lowest cost, to power NEOM. Interest in ENOWA’s progress was immense: the components of the planned greenfield energy system—wind, solar, a digital energy platform, storage, and eventually green hydrogen—allowed Madrian “to focus on effectiveness—doing the right things—rather than efficiency,” an unavoidable anchor of legacy energy systems.
The final question was one the energy modeling team at ENOWA had been working intensely on: what would a cost-efficient energy system for NEOM require in terms of power generation and energy storage capacity?
This case study illustrates a life-cycle cost analysis to evaluate alternative configurations of an energy system relying on 100% renewable energy and meeting the projected electricity demand by 2030 in real time. Specifically, in the context of NEOM, this requires the utilization of two renewable energy sources: wind and solar power in conjunction with energy storage to arrive at a cost-efficient system.
The case package includes a comprehensive Excel tool (NEOM-KPI tool) that should be shared with students in order to evaluate the performance of alternative energy system configurations.
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