QS Rank:

Stanford University

California

United States

Overview

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Ranking

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Class Profile

Admission Policy

Holistic

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Biological sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, Related fields.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
100
IELTS
7

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 125

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Master SOP
Academic LOR
Resume
Diversity Statement
Portfolio

Application Deadlines

	Application Deadline	Bioengineering Application Deadline	Knight-Hennessy Deadline
Fall	Dec 2, 2025	Dec 1, 2025	Oct 8, 2025

Fees and Funding

Application fee is USD 125 (non-refundable) with fee waivers available for eligible international applicants. PhD students in Biosciences and Bioengineering are fully funded: tuition is covered and admitted students receive a stipend (Biosciences stipend for 2025–2026 is USD 56,348 per year). Total program cost is effectively USD 0 for funded students. Standard tuition rates for self-funded students (2025–2026 reference) are approximately USD 13,770 per quarter (8–10 units) or USD 21,180 per quarter (11–18 units).