General Questions
Q: Am I eligible to apply for graduate study at Stanford University?
- A: To be eligible for admission to graduate programs at Stanford, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
- completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or
- completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. Please see the minimum international education requirements.
Q: Where are the instructions on applying to Stanford's graduate programs?
- A: Visit the Applying section of this site.
Q: Where can I get information about the departments at Stanford and their graduate programs?
- A: The Programs page has a list of all degree programs offered, as well as links to department web sites. The Stanford University Bulletin contains detailed information about graduate programs, courses and policies. Visit the Stanford Bulletin web site for details.
Q: Where can I learn about applying to the Graduate School of Business, the School of Law, or the School of Medicine?
- A: The professional schools have separate admissions offices and applications. Visit the Graduate School of Business, the Law School, and the School of Medicine's respective web sites for information about applying to their graduate programs.
