Study at " Stanford University "

Study abroad is  one of the best decision for a student’s life. In our site or post’s we provide all the information about international student’s , study overseas , how to study abroad , international scholarships and all the information about foreign study. And as usually today we also discuss about a one of the leading university in USA. The name of the university is STANFORD UNIVERSITY.    We will provide all the basic , structural , economical and all of the important fact about the Stanford University which will be a great helpful guideline for your career in Stanford University.

Introduce to Stanford University :-

The name of the university is Stanford University. The motto of the university is “ The wind of freedom blows”. Stanford university was established in 1891. It is a public university. The endowment of the university is US$17.04 billion. The name of the president is John L. Hennessy. The name of the Provost is John Etchemendy. There have 1,995 academic staff. It situated at Stanford , California , U.S. Cardinal is the nick name. and the Stanford tree are the Mascot of the university.

Admission Procedure of Stanford University :-

In this post we will provide all the admission procedure or admission information for Stanford University. As like as overview , study abroad , admission requirements , admission for international students etc.

            Overview :- To apply to the University all applicants must submit the non-refundable $90 application fee or fee waiver request.  Applicants are also required to submit the Common Application, the Stanford Supplement to the Common Application, the SAT or the ACT Plus Writing, official school reports from all schools attended, and instructor evaluations.

Freshman Application Instruction :-

Here are the link of a pdf file which is contained the all information about Freshman Application Instruction

The Student Budget:-

The standard student budget applies to the typical Stanford undergraduate student:

·         unmarried

·         financially dependent on parents

·         living in a residence hall or off-campus

·         attending full-time for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters

The budget includes the actual cost of tuition and certain fees, a standard amount for room and board, and allowances for the typical costs of books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation to and from campus.  

Books, supplies, personal expenses and transportation costs are estimates of your actual expenses and included for the purpose of determining the full cost of attendance and eligibility for aid. They are not part of the university bill. If your actual costs for books/supplies or transportation are significantly higher than the budget allowances, you can submit a Request for Revision (PDF) with documentation of your actual costs.

Prospective students and parents can use our Net Price Calculator to obtain estimates of eligibility for need-based financial aid from Stanford.

*PDF documents require the free downloadable Adobe Acrobat Readersoftware for viewing.

2013–2014 Academic Year
Budget Item	$ Per Year
Tuition	42,690
Room and Board	13,166
Books and Supplies	1,500
Personal Expenses	2,400
Orientation Fee	438
Campus Health Service Fee	555
Travel	Varies
Total	$60,749
Student Budget

International Applicants:-

International students have been an integral part of the university from its inception. Stanford is committed to enrolling a student body that includes students from around the world. The interactions among students with different backgrounds and experiences create a dynamic environment in which to learn and live.

Members of there admission staff specialize in evaluating educational systems from countries around the world and will consider your application within the context of the resources available to you. They  recognize the educational procedures within your school and country as well as cultural and regional differences.

Submitting Your Application:-

The application process is the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship or country of residence. Review and follow there Freshman Application Instructions or there Transfer Application Instructions.

All applicants must submit the Common Application and the Stanford Supplement online through the The Common Application. Unless they are approved in advance by the Director of Admission, paper applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

Financial Aid:-

Regardless of citizenship, applicants are reviewed in the context and country where they attend high school. In addition, Stanford is committed to meeting demonstrated financial need for all admitted students (regardless of citizenship) who have requested financial aid during the application process.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, your request for financial aid will be a factor in there admission evaluation. Because of the limited financial aid resources available to international citizens, Stanford can offer admission with financial aid to just a small number of international citizens each year. International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford. 

Stanford is need-blind for all U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents (regardless of the country where you attend high school). This means a request for financial aid will not be a factor in our admission evaluation. Visit our financial aid website for more information and the required application forms.

Non-U.S. Educational Systems:-

Official documents that note your grades, marks, or any predictions are required and must be sent directly from your school as part of your application. There is no need to have your marks converted into an American GPA.

If your school uses a non-U.S. grading system, ask your school counselor to submit the International Supplement Form(PDF) in addition to the School Report.While there are no courses or minimum scores required to secure admission to Stanford, we recommend completing the necessary coursework to apply to a university program for a bachelor's degree in your home country. 

Non-English-Speaking Schools:-

Fluency in English is a prerequisite for undergraduate admission at Stanford. However, if you attend a school where the primary language of instruction is not English, you will not be at a disadvantage.

Official copies of your original transcripts and teacher evaluations are required. These must also be translated into English and copies of the translated documents provided with your application. Translations may not be completed by the applicant. However, they encourage applicants to utilize other resources available to them—such as English teachers or school administrators—to provide such translations.

Testing for International Students:-

The SAT or the ACT Plus Writing is required for all undergraduate applicants. Applications without SAT or ACT Plus Writing scores will not be considered for admission. If no sittings of these tests are offered in your country, you may request a testing waiver. The request must be submitted by a school official in writing by mail or faxed to (+1) 650-723-6050. Include your official name, birth date, current school and Common Application ID number at the top of the letter. No form is required. Requests will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), although not required, is strongly recommended for non-native speakers of English.

You may submit your IELTS scores but note that Stanford does not recognize the IELTS as a measure of English proficiency.