Stanford University
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Stanford University is a place of discovery, creativity, innovation and world-class medical care. Dedicated to its founding mission of benefiting society through research and education, Stanford strives to create a sustainable future for all, catalyze discoveries about ourselves and our world, accelerate the societal impact of its research, and educate students as global citizens. More than 7,000 undergraduate and 9,000 graduate students pursue studies at Stanford each year. The university is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and first welcomed students in 1891. Covering 8,180 acres, Stanford has one of the largest university campuses in the US, with 18 interdisciplinary research institutes and seven schools: the Graduate School of Business; School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences; Graduate School of Education; School of Engineering; School of Humanities and Sciences; Law School; and School of Medicine.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts (translated into English if necessary)
- Standardized Test Scores (e.g., SAT/ACT for undergraduate; GRE/GMAT for graduate programs—note that many universities have adopted test-optional policies since 2021)
- English Proficiency Test Scores:
- TOEFL iBT (recommended: 80–100+)
- IELTS (recommended: 6.5–7.5+)
- Duolingo English Test (DET) (recommended: 110–130+)
- Letters of Recommendation (typically 2–3)
- Statement of Purpose / Personal Essay
- Resume/CV (especially for graduate programs or work experience-based applications)
- Application Form and Fee: Most applications cost $50–$100
- Portfolio (for design, art, music, or architecture-related programs)
- Undergraduate: Tuition & Fees ($20,000 – $50,000), Living Expenses ($10,000 – $18,000), Health Insurance ($1,200 – $2,400), Books & Supplies ($800 – $1,500). Total: $35,000 – $70,000+
- Graduate: Tuition & Fees ($25,000 – $60,000), Living Expenses ($10,000 – $20,000), Health Insurance ($1,200 – $2,400), Books & Supplies ($800 – $1,500). Total: $37,000 – $80,000+
- Work up to 20 hours/week during the academic semester
- Work full-time during scheduled breaks (summer, winter)
- Employment is usually limited to on-campus jobs in the first academic year
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – Paid internships or training related to your field of study
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) – Temporary work authorization after graduation or during your final year
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