StaMS in Computer ScienceStanford University · Stanford, California, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $45,300
Fields: Computer Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Sep 15, 2026
Application deadline: Dec 8, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Enriching the Learning Community statement

Optional

Optional statement about lived experiences, demonstrated values, perspectives, activities, and potential contribution to Stanford's community of scholars.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unless the department specifies otherwise.

Academic transcripts

Uploaded to the Stanford graduate application.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Related field with a strong background in computer science expected.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide minimum when an English proficiency test is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 89 overall; University-wide minimum when English proficiency criteria are not met. Departments may require higher. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Not considered; GRE scores are not required and not considered from MS applicants.

Application Result

1 cases

0 admitted0 waitlisted