Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.96 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.
Required Document List
- Online Application: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- Application Fee: Students need to submit their application fees.
- Statement of Purpose: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required; one letter must come from an academic source, although Stanford prefer at least two. Recommendations must be submitted online.
- Official GRE Test Scores: Students have to submit their GRE Test Scores.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
VISA
For most students, this will be an F-1 Student Visa, although there are additional visa classifications that cover credit-based study.
Process to Obtain an F-1 Student Visa:
The first step in the process of attending Stanford is to apply. If offered admission, the next step is to complete an acceptance process. This process includes the submission of the following three documents:
- Declaration of Finance: An online form completed as part of the Stanford acceptance process.
- Proof of Funding Document: A letter or statement from the financial institution or from the family’s financial institution, verifying that there are funds sufficient to cover the program’s full cost as stated on the Declaration of Finance. This document must be shown in U.S. dollars.
- Current Passport Photocopy: A copy of the identification page(s) of the passport.
Once all acceptance items have been received and students have been assigned a Stanford ID number, Stanford University will generate their I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status).
After students receive their I-20, the following items must be completed by the student in order to obtain an F-1 Student Visa:
- Pay the SEVIS fee to the U.S. Government and obtain a receipt.
- Arrange an F-1 Visa appointment at the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate after they have received an I-20 and paid the SEVIS fee.
- Present the following items at the visa Appointment:
- Original I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status)
- I-901 SEVIS Fee Receipt
- Stanford University Admission Letter
- Original Proof of Funding Document
- Valid Passport
- 2 Passport-Size Photos
