About PhD Program,
Our research-intensive program cultivates the next generation of leaders in academia and industry. Electrical Engineering doctoral students work alongside faculty, fellow students, and researchers who are leaders in their disciplines.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is designed to build an interdisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. The program awards up to 100 high-achieving students every year with full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford, including the M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. To be considered, you must apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars and separately apply to the Electrical Engineering department.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
A master’s degree is not required prior to applying to the PhD program in Electrical Engineering.
• Applications are reviewed on an annual basis for autumn quarter start only.
• December 7, 2024 is the application deadline for Autumn 2025-2026.
• Typical completion time for the PhD degree is 5-7 years.
• All PhD students who maintain satisfactory academic progress receive full financial support for the duration of the doctoral program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All PhD students who maintain satisfactory academic progress receive full financial support for the duration of the doctoral program.
To meet the conditions for satisfactory academic progress, each PhD student must:
Find a dissertation advisor who will supervise the student’s PhD research and provide funding in the form of a research assistantship when the student is not receiving funding from a different source.
Enroll in 8-10 units each quarter during the academic year (except when on approved leave of absence).
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Complete other required University and department milestones in a timely manner. Consult the EE Graduate Handbook for details.
Application Requirement,
- Personal Background
- Program Selection
- Academic History
- Test Scores
- Experience
- Recommendations
- Statements
- Program Supplemental
- Additional Information
Application Deadline,
Dec 06, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $125 and is nonrefundable.
