Stanford University

Faculties of Stanford University

Study programs

Stanford University uses a unique for the USA quarter system of education — in the majority of other American universities students study in accordance with semester division, so the exams dates and the beginning of academic year at Stanford are different from all other universities. The summer quarter is short and students do not need to fill it with courses, but during the summer, you can quickly earn the necessary credits and be ready in advance for the thesis or term paper presentation.

Scientific Achievements of Stanford University

• Stanford University has more than 5000 research and scientific projects sponsored by investors and patrons of art.
• In 2,013-2,014 USD1.35 billion was allocated for university projects. Most of the projects are funded by the Federal Government.
• In 2013, a carbon nanotube computer was created here.
• Stanford University researchers created four "artificial synapses" based on a silicon chip.
• University specialists are working on a new generation of lithium-ion batteries.
• The University created self-cooling solar panels.
• Stanford University is developing promising developments in the use of stem cells.
• Stanford medical students take part in an interesting experiment: since 2014 they have been using Google Glasses during surgeries.
• In 1971, a famous Stanford prison experiment was performed at the faculty of psychology. A psychologist Philip Zimbardo simulated prison conditions at SU and investigated how an ordinary person reacts to a complete restriction of freedom.

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Deadline for Applications Submission at Stanford University

If an applicant enters a creative course, it is necessary to prepare an appropriate portfolio and submit documents a month before the deadlines of all other fields.

Scholarships and Grants at Stanford University

More than 80% of Stanford students receive financial aid, 58% of them are financed from the university fund, other students are given support by private organisations. Foreign students do not have the opportunity to receive financial aid directly from the university — this is done by outside organizations. Consequently, the amount of aid for foreign students may be lower than for the USA citizens because most of the help to American students is provided by the university (an average scholarship is 51,614 USD). And these organizations give undergraduate students support only in case if the application for financial aid was filled in when they submitted documents to Stanford University.

Financial aid is also offered to foreign students of master's and PhD programs who study engineering, environmental disciplines, space sciences and related disciplines. There are programs for future engineers DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship, Ford Fellowship, Fulbright-Hays and many others at Stanford University. The scholarships range from 10,000 USD to 38,000 USD.

There is one of NASA's research laboratories in Stanford, and the organization could not refuse to provide financial aid to university students. The scholarship is called NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships. The program is aimed at supporting postgraduate students conducting research in the field of space development. The maximum scholarship is 78,000 USD.

Stanford University also provides scholarships for students who study the humanities and who in the future wish to devote their lives to teaching (at schools or universities). The scholarship ranges from 4,000 USD to 8,000 USD for 9 months of study.

In addition, Stanford University has grants from the Graduate Student Aid fund. Assistance is offered to PhD students who are in a difficult financial situation (high costs for treatment, dental services) and cannot solve their financial problems on their own. The amount of the grant depends on a particular situation and is discussed with each student individually.

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Additional Opportunities — Studying at the Double Degree Program at Stanford University

Students at Stanford University have a unique chance to become holders of two diplomas in different fields. Most often this opportunity is used by students of MBA programs, combining the chosen field with an engineering or economic specialty (for example, for a couple of years you can get an MBA and a master's degree in computer science, environmental safety or international politics and law). You can study for the second specialty both at the university itself and at partner universities which Stanford University has signed cooperation agreements with. Postgraduate students have the opportunity to obtain the Ivy League Universities degrees at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Medical School, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, Yale Law School and the Yale School of Medicine.

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Famous Graduates and Professors of Stanford University

• Sergey Brin is a well-known scientist, specialist in the field of information and computer technology, an entrepreneur, one of the developers of the Google search system. He got a master’s degree in engineering at Stanford University.
• Philip Knight is a former student of Stanford University, a couple of years after getting the MBA degree he founded the company Nike which produces sportswear.
• Mukesh Ambani is a businessman and philanthropist from India, the owner and one of the shareholders of Reliance. The fortune of the entrepreneur is estimated at 32 USD billion. He studied for an MBA, but did not finish the program.
• Bertrand Meyer graduated from the computer technology department at Stanford University, is the creator the Eiffel programming language.
• John Kennedy — the 35th President of the United States, studied on the MBA program until 1942.

Interesting Facts about Stanford University

• Stanford University students celebrate Halloween in the crypt — a Stanford University family mausoleum.
• Another interesting tradition which students follow from year to year — Full Moon on the Quad. At night when the full moon appears, the seniors exchange kisses with the freshmen.
• Sometimes on Stanford University campus very loud screams can be heard: students call it Primal scream. Usually students scream during the so-called ‘dead week’ (days before the exams). Every midnight during seven days students open windows in their residences and scream relieving stress. During the ‘dead week’ teachers organize a ‘night breakfast’ for students. This is also a tradition.
• In the 1920s, the study cost at Stanford University was about 120 USD per year.
• The very first master programs on the West Coast were opened exactly at Stanford University.

The Process of Entrance to Stanford University

Many people want to study at Stanford University, but only a few of them enter it because it is one of the most selective and demanding US universities. Admission to Stanford University involves participation in a stiff competitive selection based on the academic performance of an entrant, his/her personal qualities and achievements. If a future student has leadership qualities, the desire to change the world and to contribute to the development of science, it plays a primary role in the final decision of the admission committee.

At Stanford University, first of all, applicants with high ACT or SAT exam tests scores, excellent knowledge of the English language confirmed by the American TOEFL certificate and a high average score of the diploma or certificate of general secondary education are considered. In addition to meeting standard requirements, the Stanford University admission committee expects an applicant to write an essay or a Statement of Purpose in English where a future student needs to demonstrate his/her goals and the experience he/she has gained during the years of studying or work.

A university entrant should have a clear idea of what he/she wants to do in the future and what benefits he/she can bring other people (especially it concerns entrants who apply for postgraduate degree courses). Since Stanford is imbued with the entrepreneurship spirit here the admission committee likes to read motivation letters with original ideas.

At Stanford University, special attention is paid to the personal qualities of a future student, so another equally important point is the availability of academic recommendations (at least three) written by the entrant's teachers (for undergraduates) or professors (it concerns postgraduates). If an applicant enters Stanford University to do an MBA program, he/she needs to provide recommendations from his/her employer or teacher.

The final stage of the entrance campaign is a personal interview. Basically Stanford professors prefer to interview future postgraduate students, asking questions not only about the chosen field of study, but also more general questions to determine the intellectual potential of an applicant and the level of his/her interest in studying.

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