Key information
Duration
Full-time — 60 months (5-6 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 100
Credits
135 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Stanford, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
About the program
- The Department of Computer Science at Stanford University is a center for research and education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Basic work in computer science is the main research goal of our research groups, but there is also a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and on applications that stimulate basic research.
- Fields in which interdisciplinary work has been undertaken include chemistry, genetics, linguistics, physics, medicine and various areas of engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
- Close ties are maintained with researchers with computational interests in other university departments.
- In addition, both faculty and students commonly work with investigators at nearby research or industrial institutions. The main educational goal is to prepare students for research and teaching careers either in universities or in industry.
Programme Structure
Strong research groups exist in areas of:
- Artificial intelligence
- Robotics
- Computer science
- Scientific computing
- Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international equivalent.
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts (Academic Records)
- Resume/CV
- TOEFL score (if applicable)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 38,852 AUD / year (≈ 27,540 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 38,852 AUD / year (≈ 27,540 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 38,852 AUD / year (≈ 27,540 USD / year)
Additional Details: quarterly tuition
Living costs
Stanford, United States — 1,552-2,257 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.