International Students

Stanford’s School of Engineering prides itself on the diversity of its programs and its people. International students add to the intellectual rigor of the school and bring cultural diversity to its student life. These students are not only a robust source of talent in the Silicon Valley and the United States as a whole, but have the opportunity to fill leadership roles in their home countries as well.

International students earn approximately 40 percent of graduate degrees and 10 percent of undergraduate degrees conferred by the School of Engineering each year.  In the most recent academic year, our graduates came from more than 70 countries.

Graduate Students

The School of Engineering’s renowned faculty, research facilities and programs attract large numbers of the world’s top graduate students. Our students are tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems across disciplines, carrying with them the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity that is a signature of both Stanford and of Silicon Valley.

Admissions

The most important criteria for admission to a Stanford Engineering graduate program is merit ? superior academic achievement and the potential to make a contribution to technology, business or society as a whole. Engineering graduate students should apply to their individual department programs.

Financial Aid

Graduate financial aid is based entirely on merit. Fellowships and other forms of assistance are included in the department’s offer of admission, and no separate application is required or accepted.

The university currently supports more than 180 engineering graduate financial aid funds and more than 65 Stanford Graduate Fellowships in engineering. Many types of fellowships are available, including some that support a particular area of study. Some of our most successful international graduates have chosen to fund fellowships that offer others in their homelands the opportunities they have enjoyed at Stanford. These include programs aimed at students from Mexico, China, Taiwan and the Middle East.

Undergraduate Students

Admissions and Financial Aid

The undergraduate application process to Stanford is the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship status or country of residence. Financial aid for all undergraduate students is based on need.